Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article focuses upon the aspects of Fiscal federalism in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Undermining Federalism:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: A special GST rate could be levied by using the power under Article 279A. This would enable the States to raise more resources during the pandemic. Background: India has a federation with a… Continue reading Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Indian Economy Quiz: Economic Survey 2020 – 2021 | 29 July, 2021
Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 29th 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 29th 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 28th, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 28th, 2021
Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Central Asia’s role in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and how India can play its part. Synopsis: In order to emerge as a key player in the post-US Afghanistan, India needs to collaborate actively with Central Asian republics. Contents1 India has been left out2 Why India is not a part… Continue reading Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding how India can act as an agent of peace amidst conflict. Synopsis: India’s role as an agent of peace as it undertakes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council. A look at its ongoing efforts and how it plans to take forward its agenda of global peace. Background On January… Continue reading India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
Towards a lean tax department
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Filling of vacancies is not necessary always. Technology can ensure that a high operational efficiency is maintained even with a lean workforce. Synopsis: Worries about vacant positions in the Income Tax (IT) department and their impact on tax collection may be misplaced in a world of technological disruptions. Contents1 Background2 Performance… Continue reading Towards a lean tax department
Needed: an anti-trafficking law
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Eliminating Human trafficking altogether is a moral and constitutional responsibility Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 COVID-19 and Trafficking:4 About the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill:5 How essential is the legislation?6 Suggestions to end trafficking in India: Synopsis: Human trafficking is a crime in itself, but it is also the propeller of… Continue reading Needed: an anti-trafficking law
Stimulus ‘inadequate’, 25% of MSME loans may default: Panel
Source: Indian Express Relevance: A legislative group assessed the stimulus package for MSMEs by the Central government. Synopsis: Concerned about the dire state of small businesses, the committee advised that the government announce a “bigger economic package aimed at increasing demand, investment, exports, and job creation to help the economy, particularly MSMEs.” Introduction The stimulus… Continue reading Stimulus ‘inadequate’, 25% of MSME loans may default: Panel
