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The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US

Synopsis: The US has rolled back its increased tariff on products of 6 countries including India. It now wants to negotiate, over the imposition of a digital service tax by the 6 nations. It is even willing to engage in a future trade war.  Contents1 Background:2 What is the Digital Services Tax (DST) imposed by… Continue reading The tussle of Digital Services Tax between India and US

Reason behind the decision to shift the National Museum

Synopsis: The government is planning to shift the National Museum in Delhi to the North and South Blocks. This would serve the collection, comfort, and audience experience needs of the Museum in a better way. Background: The National Museum in Delhi is a repository of India’s rich history and proud heritage. However, now the government… Continue reading Reason behind the decision to shift the National Museum

Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition

Synopsis: The significance of Kedar Nath Singh judgment for sedition cases was once again highlighted in the recent Vinod Dua sedition case. The 1962 judgment upheld Section-124A of the Indian Penal Code, but it significantly narrowed down the provision. Contents1 Background:2 What is Section 124A of IPC?3 Facts of Kedarnath Singh v State of Bihar… Continue reading Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition

India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure

Synopsis: Rural health infrastructure (SHCs, PHCs and CHCs) needs to be Modernised to cater to the health needs of the 65% of the population living in rural areas Background According to info, out of 139 crore population of India, at least 91 crore people are living in 649,481 villages. The second wave of Covid-19 had… Continue reading India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure

Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties

Synopsis: India Bangladesh ties are highly sensitive and based on Mutual trust and respect. Disregarding any nation by words or action by Indian leaders will be detrimental to the consolidation of bilateral ties. Background Recently, the Indian Home minister made derogatory statements with reference to Bangladesh. The home minister described illegal Bangladeshi immigrants as vermin.… Continue reading Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties

Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax

Synopsis: The US has proposed a 15% Global Minimum Corporate Tax that will prevent tax avoidance by companies. The tax would be beneficial for India. But many counties will not accept the tax structure. Background: The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) programme were initiated in 2013. It aims to curb practices that allowed companies to reduce their… Continue reading Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 5th, 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – June 5th, 2021

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 4, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Road towards a Global Minimum Corporate Tax2 India needs to strengthen the rural health infrastructure3 Improper Comments on Bangladesh will impact India Bangladesh ties4 Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition5 Reason behind the decision to shift the… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 4, 2021

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