Innovation is central to the economic growth and development of any country. In the context of rural India, innovative approach provides new ways to solve the problems of rural people and create new opportunities for entrepreneurship development. The focus on enhancement of innovation in rural areas can help in solving the challenges to rural development… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise
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SC verdict on state’s power to tax mining activities- Explained Pointwise
The 9 judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) in its recent judgement has held that Indian states have the power to tax mining activities and collection of ‘royalties’ from mining leaseholders is not a tax. The judgment effectively overturns the Supreme Court’s previous position established in the 1989 case of India Cements Ltd. v.… Continue reading SC verdict on state’s power to tax mining activities- Explained Pointwise
President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise
A three-judge Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been hearing a case against the blanket ‘criminal immunity‘ provided to the President and Governors under Article 361 of the constitution. The court has impleaded the Union government and sought assistance from the Attorney General of India to decide if a ‘blanket‘… Continue reading President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise
Union Budget 2024-25- Analysis- Explained Pointwise
The Union Budget for 2024-25 was presented in the Parliament yesterday by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister asserted in her budget speech that the focus of the government remained on serving the four ‘castes‘- poor, women, youth and farmers. It was also stressed by the Finance Minister that this year’s Budget… Continue reading Union Budget 2024-25- Analysis- Explained Pointwise
Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament. This was her 7th consecutive budget. The Budget focused on the poor, women, youth, and farmers. The budget highlighted the plan to increase government spending, generation of jobs, and offering middle-class relief. Table of Content What is a budget? What are the basics… Continue reading Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Economic Survey 2023-24 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey document in Parliament today. The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance. It is typically released a day before the Union Budget. It provides a comprehensive review of the country’s economic performance over the past year. The survey also offers insights and recommendations… Continue reading Economic Survey 2023-24 Highlights- Explained Pointwise
[Live updates] Economic Survey 2023-24- Key Highlights
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey document in Parliament today. The Economic Survey is an annual document presented by the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance. It is typically released a day before the Union Budget. It provides a comprehensive review of the country’s economic performance over the past year. The survey… Continue reading [Live updates] Economic Survey 2023-24- Key Highlights
Menstrual leaves- Demand and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court of India recently rejected a writ petition that sought directives for implementing policies for menstrual leave to women in India. The petitioner had sought provisions for menstrual leave to be included under the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961. The Court emphasized that the issue of menstrual leaves is the policy matter of the… Continue reading Menstrual leaves- Demand and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Local Reservation in Private Job- Demand and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Karnataka Cabinet cleared the draft Bill, Karnataka State Employment of Local Candidates in the Industries, Factories and Other Establishments Bill, 2024, to provide for local reservation in private jobs. The Bill mandates the appointment of local candidates in 50% management positions and 70% non-management positions, in industries, factories, and other establishments. This proposal… Continue reading Local Reservation in Private Job- Demand and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
National Quantum Mission- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The launch of National Quantum Mission in 2023, put India among the top six leading nations involved in the research and development in quantum technologies. The National Quantum Mission worth Rs. 6,003.65 crore, is planned during 2023-2031. The mission aims to strengthen India’s research and development in the quantum arena. However, the mission also faces… Continue reading National Quantum Mission- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
