Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : ‘Tax litigation taking toll on economy’ Analysis : Tax litigation in India and its impact on Indian economy
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Tax litigation in India and its impact on Indian economy
Context: Income Tax Department is the biggest litigant but loses 85% of cases, according to the Economic Survey. Tax litigation: an overview In March, 2017, there were approximately 1.37 lakh direct tax cases and 1.45 lakh indirect tax cases under consideration by the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, high courts and Supreme Court. The indirect and… Continue reading Tax litigation in India and its impact on Indian economy
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – January 30, 2018
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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2018
Archives Q.1) What are the major features of Paris Agreement (21st Conference of the Parties) of the United Nations’ framework convention on climate change. (GS–3) Introduction: The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the UNFCCC dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020. The Paris Accord is considered as… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – January 29, 2018
Must Read News Articles – January 30, 2018
Archives GS: 1 Walking with others on a tightrope (The Hindu Opinion) Gandhi knew well that one cannot be a friend of Truth without living on the edge Three milestones in education (The Hindu Opinion) Every year in January, when the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is released, there is a hue and cry… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – January 30, 2018
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 30, 2018
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers Q.1) Education is a fundamental right for those aged between six and 14 years, but there has hardly been a coordinated effort to better the lot of teachers who teach… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – January 30, 2018
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz : January 29, 2018
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 29, 2018
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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – January 29, 2018 (Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : In a first, plea in apex court seeks SC/ST creamy layer’s exclusion from quota Analysis : Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
Context: The Supreme Court will hear a petition to exclude the affluent members from the benefits of reservation and introduce the creamy layer concept for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This is the first time a petition has been filed urging the Supreme Court to introduce the creamy layer concept for the SCs/STs. Background:… Continue reading Plea to exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quota
