Source: The post is based on the article “PAN to be used as common identifier for digital systems” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister has said that the Permanent Account Number(PAN) would be used as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies.… Continue reading PAN to be used as common identifier for digital systems
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Major thrust planned for green energy
Source: The post is based on the article “Major thrust planned for green energy” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister has announced a slew of measures for “Green Growth” while presenting the Union Budget. What are the initiatives announced to promote Green Energy? “Green Growth” has… Continue reading Major thrust planned for green energy
Government to set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps
Source: The post is based on the article “Government to set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? The Finance Minister in Budget 2023-24 has announced several initiatives in the technology sector. What are the initiatives announced in the Budget in the technology… Continue reading Government to set up 100 5G labs to develop new apps
Women get a one-time small savings scheme
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. What is the News? The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister has increased the allocation for the PM Awas Yojana (PMAY)… 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 → 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 Division of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA). The Survey provides a detailed report of the national economy for the year along with forecasts.… 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
