Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Central Vista project is an important topic under Infrastructure. Synopsis: People are also questioning the purpose and benefits of the Central Vista Project. But The questions are short-sighted. Contents1 About the Central Vista Redevelopment Project:2 Challenges with the present Parliament Building:3 Need for Central Vista Project:4 Major criticism and its counter:… Continue reading Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
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HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Source: Times of India Relevance: New IT rules aim to regulate social media, digital news media, and Over-The-Top (OTT) content providers. Introduction: The Delhi high court recently said that the government was “free to take action” against microblogging site Twitter for not following the new IT Rules and warned the platform it would be “in trouble”… Continue reading HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Source: Livemint Relevance: Covid-19 research is essential for controlling the pandemic. Introduction: India has been behind the curve on tracing virus variants by their genomes. However, a new brain-study initiative points to the potential of forging ahead with work on Covid’s pathology. About India’s Covid-19 research capability: So far, India has mostly been behind the curve… Continue reading Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: India – Turkey relations are important for India’s engagement in West Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 How Turkey is engaging in Afghanistan?3 Challenges in improving India – Turkey relations4 How India can engage with Turkey? Synopsis: Turkey, Qatar, and China have become critical players in post-America Afghanistan. So, India… Continue reading What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding the present phase of Globalization is important to understand the future of Global countries. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the new era of globalization3 The level of globalisation at present4 New Globalisation and India Synopsis: India could play a leadership role by helping set common standards for the democratic world in this new… Continue reading The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Cryptocurrencies and Indian regulations – Explained, pointwise
Source: Business Standard Syllabus: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Relevance: Cryptocurrencies have the potential to alter the Indian economy and challenge sovereign backing in India Contents1 Introduction2 What is Blockchain?3 Cryptocurrency regulations in India by RBI4 Government response to Cryptocurrencies4.1 Recommendations of the SC Garg Committee:5 What… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies and Indian regulations – Explained, pointwise
Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress
Source: Business Standard Relevance: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax(IDT) that comprises a majority of India’s IDT. Synopsis: The GST is still a work in progress. Hopefully, the GST Council will rediscover the spirit of cooperative federalism and move forward. Improvements after the GST: Due to the introduction of GST, Voluntary tax compliance increased, tracking… Continue reading Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress
India’s OECD tax deal may have revenue implications, say experts
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Equalisation Levy and Global minimum Tax rate aim to tax digital services at the global level. Synopsis: Agreeing to the Global minimum Tax rate will impact India’s Equalisation Levy and create revenue implications. About the Deal: India recently joined the OECD-G20 framework for a global minimum tax. But the deal will… Continue reading India’s OECD tax deal may have revenue implications, say experts
Without Aadhaar, without identity
The Indian Express Relevance: Aadhaar number will help the residents to avail various services provided by banking, mobile phone connections and other Govt and Non-Govt services. Synopsis: Despite the large scale usage, the Aadhar system still has some inherent disadvantages. Disadvantages of Aadhar system: The problem is that the only record many people have of… Continue reading Without Aadhaar, without identity
Centre includes retail and wholesale under MSMEs, to benefit 25 mn traders
Source: The Business Standard and PIB Relevance: MSME sector and its growth are important for the Indian Economy. What is the news? Minister of MSME and Road Transport and Highways announced revised guidelines for MSMEs with the inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as MSMEs. The Ministry also confirmed that the revised guidelines will benefit… Continue reading Centre includes retail and wholesale under MSMEs, to benefit 25 mn traders
