Duration: 30 mins Forenoon: Last to go Board: Sujata Mehta Maam Background: Mechanical Engineering Employee: Honda cars Home State: Madhya Pradesh Hobby: Table Tennis Chairman You’re an engineer what drove you to civil services? Why is it that the people in rural areas tend more towards civil services and people from urban areas have an… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #28] :Sujata Mehta Maam Board, Madhya Pradesh Home State, Table Tennis Hobby
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“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
Issues in the draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020
Synopsis – The Government drafted the rules for the Code on Social Security 2020 without considering growing informal workforce. Introduction: During the Budget, Finance Minister highlighted the implementation of the four labour codes. Budgetary Allocation for the MSME sector this year was Rs.15700 Crores. This is more than double the amount allotted last year. This… Continue reading Issues in the draft rules for the Code on Social Security 2020
Issues in Taxing PF contribution
Synopsis: By taxing the income of PF contributions over 2.5 lakhs, the government wants to restrict High net-worth individuals (HNIs) who are using the social welfare scheme as a tax haven. Though it is well-intended, it has many ambiguities. Read More – Budget proposes tax on EPF interest|ForumIAS Blog Background The Union Budget 2021 has… Continue reading Issues in Taxing PF contribution
Balancing freedom of speech and national security
Synopsis: The government warned Twitter over its reluctance in following the executive order for blocking of information. However, the focus should be on balancing free speech and national security. Background The government used its power under Section 69A of the information and technology act to block information on the Micro-blogging site. This section allows the… Continue reading Balancing freedom of speech and national security
Indian Economy Quiz: Capital Markets & Money Markets |19 Feb, 2021
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A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
Synopsis: The government has come up with an integrated health and well-being budget for 2021-22. It would help meet the current and upcoming challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The pandemic struck India in March 2020 and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Indian health care system. Although India’s performance in tackling the pandemic was… Continue reading A robust ‘health and well-being budget for 2021-22’
Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
Synopsis: The MEA’s response to celebrity activism is fair. But its global reach has to go beyond majoritarian representation. Introduction The tweets by international pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg on farmers’ protest created a huge stir. In response, The Minister for External Affairs tweeted about motivated campaigns targeting India. It also… Continue reading Celebrity activism and government’s response to it
An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations
Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission recommendations are slightly different from the other Finance commissions. It has introduced many revolutionary changes that can shape India’s future. What are the major challenges faced by 15th Finance commission? The 15th Finance commission (FC) had many challenging tasks while preparing its report for the year 2021-26. The most important… Continue reading An Analysis of 15th Finance commission’s recommendations
[UPSC Interview Transcript #27] :Bhoshle Sir Board, Delhi Home State, Anthropology Optional, Swimming as a Hobby
Interview Date: 17 Feb,20 Board: Bhoshle sir Background: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Employee: EPFO Optional: Anthropology Home State: Delhi Hobby: Swimming Chairman cheerful greet n welcome, discussion on provisions of ICC ( DAF), Issues faced by women, the innovative role played by me, harassment of male employees, etc Member 1 Discussion on money laundering,… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #27] :Bhoshle Sir Board, Delhi Home State, Anthropology Optional, Swimming as a Hobby
