Source: This post ‘’ is created based on the article Wheelchair Tax – GST on disability aids is unfair, published in Indian Express on 19th July 2024. UPSC Syllabus: GS paper 2- Social Issues – News: Goods and Services Tax (GST) was imposed on essential mobility aids for disabled individuals in India in 2017. It… Continue reading The issue of GST on disability Aids
India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices.
Source: The post India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices has been created, based on the article “Does India have enough laws to combat superstition?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections… Continue reading India needs a national law to tackle superstitious practices.
Recent Trends in India’s Trade
Source: The post recent trends in India’s trade has been created, based on the article “Trade tact: More support and greater certainty in trade policy can bolster exports” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses India’s trade figures for June. Exports increased… Continue reading Recent Trends in India’s Trade
Challenges with Current Tree Planting Efforts
Source: The post challenges with current tree planting efforts has been created, based on the article “The issue with tree planting schemes” published in “The Hindu” on 18th July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-environment-conservation Context: The article discusses the problems with tree planting programs, highlighting that while they are popular for tackling climate issues,… Continue reading Challenges with Current Tree Planting Efforts
Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
Source- This post on the Foreigners Tribunals (FTs) has been created based on the article “How do Assam’s Foreigners Tribunals function?” published on “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Assam government instructed the Border wing of the State’s police not to forward cases of non-Muslims who entered India illegally… Continue reading Foreigners Tribunals (FTs)
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
Source- This post on the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) has been created based on the article “National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)” published on “Mint” on 19 July 2024. Why in the news? The government wants to increase the capital base of the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development,… Continue reading National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID)
Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Source- This post on the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurates Asia’s first health research related “Pre-clinical Network facility” under Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)” published on “PIB” on 19 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for… Continue reading Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Role of Finance Commission
Source– This post on the Role of Finance Commission has been created based on the article “What is the role of the Finance Commission?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 July 2024. Why in the news? The 16th Finance Commission, led by former Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya, has started seeking public suggestions on its… Continue reading Role of Finance Commission
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
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2024 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of July 2024 – Second week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – July, 2024 – 2nd week
