Source: The post is based on the article “Women get a one-time small savings scheme” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? In the Union Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister has announced a new small savings scheme for women called Mahila Samman Saving Certificate(MSSC). What is a Mahila Samman Saving… Continue reading Women get a one-time small savings scheme
What is the government’s new policy of UPI for NRIs?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the government’s new policy of UPI for NRIs?” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI) has paved the way for international (phone) numbers to be able to transact using UPI. Recently, the Union Cabinet approved an… Continue reading What is the government’s new policy of UPI for NRIs?
Budget 2023: PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities
Source: The post is based on the article “Budget 2023: PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is PM Awas Yojana(PMAY)?3 How much has been allocated to PMAY?4 What is Urban Infrastructure Development… Continue reading Budget 2023: PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities
New tax regime gives spending flexibility
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Zero tax for annual income up to ₹7 lakh under new scheme” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. “‘New tax regime gives spending flexibility’” and “New tax regime is very attractive now” published in the Livemint on 2nd February 2023. “Tax rebate under the new regime, explained… Continue reading New tax regime gives spending flexibility
Economic Survey 2022-23: Key Highlights – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Key Highlights of the Economic Survey 2022-233 Other details mentioned in the Economic Survey 2022-234 Six challenges faced by the Global Economy Introduction The Economic Survey 2022-23 was tabled in the Parliament by the Union Finance Minister on January 31, 2023. The document has been prepared by the Economic… Continue reading Economic Survey 2022-23: Key Highlights – Explained, pointwise
Net winnings from online games to attract 30% TDS
Why in the News? The government has proposed a 30 per cent tax on “net winnings” from online games. What is the proposal? It also removed the existing minimum threshold limit of Rs 10,000 i.e. the TDS was only applicable if the winning from each game exceeds Rs 10,000. It will ensure that the game… Continue reading Net winnings from online games to attract 30% TDS
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #5 : M Sathiyavathy Board, History Optional, Haryana Home State, Reading fiction, cooking Hobbies
Date of Interview: 30 Jan 2023 Afternoon session Board: M Sathiyavathy Background: Haryana, B.Sc. Physical Science, ICAS Home State: Haryana Optional: History Hobbies: Reading fiction, cooking To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman Read through the DAF. 1.Should we merge all accounts services? 2. What services have been merged recently? 3.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #5 : M Sathiyavathy Board, History Optional, Haryana Home State, Reading fiction, cooking Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #4 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Sociology Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, meditation, badminton Hobbies
Date of Interview: forenoon session, 30th January Board: Satyawati mam Optional: sociology Background: Computer science engineering Home state: Madhya Pradesh Hobbies: reading fiction, mindfulness meditation, badminton Relevant keyword from daf: worked as a software developer in fintech, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman As I entered she started reading out… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #4 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Sociology Optional, Madhya Pradesh Home State, meditation, badminton Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #3 : Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State, MEDITATION Hobby
Date of Interview: 30/01 MONDAY MORNING Board: Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla (Retd.) Background: CIVIL ENG Home State: PUNE, Maharashtra Optional: PSIR Hobby: ANAPANA MEDITATION Employee: COORDINATOR OF CIVIL SERVICES ASPIRANTS CLUB ASKED TO REMOVE MASK AND BE COMFORTABLE . To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman CH – AREAS IN WHICH… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #3 : Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla Board, PSIR Optional, Maharashtra Home State, MEDITATION Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #8 : RN Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Kerala Home State, Movies Meditation Hobbies
Board: RN Choubey Sir Optional: Sociology Home state: Kerala Hobbies: Shyamaprasad movies , cardio exercise and meditation To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2022, visit this page Chairman 1) About whether I had lunch( to make comfortable) 2) in 1 min about academic and professional achievements -( talked about patent) 3) About EVs having power… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #8 : RN Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Kerala Home State, Movies Meditation Hobbies
