Source: The post India’s plans for energy transition has been created, based on the article “For clean energy, govt rolls: OUT POWER TOOLS” published in “Live Mints” on 24th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-infrastructure-energy Context: The article discusses India’s plans for a balanced energy transition, including policies for green finance, renewable energy… Continue reading India’s plans for energy transition
Focus of the India’s budget 2024-25
Source: The post focus of the India’s budget 2024-25 has been created, based on the article “An overdue pivot to human capital and employment” published in “Live Mint” on 24th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-budget Context: This article discusses the first of Narendra Modi’s third term. It emphasizes job creation, small business… Continue reading Focus of the India’s budget 2024-25
Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget
Source-This post on Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget has been created based on the article “To tackle climate risk, agri gets A RESEARCH RESET” published in “Live Mint” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting. Context– The 2024-25 Union Budget introduces ambitious agricultural initiatives alongside modest financial allocations. It highlights research,… Continue reading Agricultural Initiatives in the 2024-25 Union Budget
Research and Development in Agriculture
Source-This post on Research and Development in Agriculture has been created based on the article “Neglect of agriculture R&D in budget risks India’s food security and growth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting Context – Nearly two-thirds of India’s population resides in rural areas, where agriculture employs… Continue reading Research and Development in Agriculture
Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024
Source-This post on Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024 has been created based on the article “For the social sector, it is old wine in an old bottle” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting. Context-The Budget 2024 continues the trend of previous years regarding social sector allocations, despite… Continue reading Social Sector Allocations in Budget 2024
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
Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Source- This post on the Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes has been created based on the article “Govt decriminalises late payment of TDS, to reduce litigation with Vivad se Vishwas scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget proposes several tax simplification measures, including… Continue reading Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
Source- This post on the Establishment of e-commerce export hubs has been created based on the article “Govt looks to boost e-commerce exports, will set up PPP hubs along lines of Southeast Asian countries” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of e-commerce… Continue reading Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
