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What’s the difference between a full Budget and an interim Budget? What is interim budget? A vote on account or interim Budget, means that the government seeks the approval of Parliament for meeting expenditure for the first four months of the fiscal year (April-March) with no changes in the taxation structure. The estimates are presented… Continue reading What’s the difference between a full Budget and an interim Budget?

Dancing around the Supreme Court News: The article discusses the Maharashtra dance bars case and the nature of interactions between government and the courts. Facts: On January 17, the Supreme Court struck down several statutory provisions and rules governing Maharashtra’s dance bars. In 2005, the Maharashtragovernment imposed a ban on dance performances in bars, with the exception of… Continue reading Dancing around the Supreme Court

Chhattisgarh: Police reform panel suggests more leaves for cops in Maoist areas News: Neha Champawat committee recommendations on police reforms. Facts: Police personnel and their families in Chhattisgarh had recently carried out street protests and demanded improvements in emoluments given to them. A five-member committee was formed by the new Chhattisgarh government, which has submitted… Continue reading Chhattisgarh: Police reform panel suggests more leaves for cops in Maoist areas

The Inclusive Nationalist News: The article discusses Lala Lajpat Rai’s views on India’s nature of Indian polity and its country’s secular ethos. Facts: Lala Lajpat Rai was a national leader who championed ‘unity in diversity’ Lajpat Rai was an advocate of an assertive Hindu politics, exemplified by his participation in the Punjab Hindu Sabha in… Continue reading The Inclusive Nationalist

18 Indian institutions to study nitrogen pollution PT facts News: South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) to study nitrogen pollution Important Facts: 18 Institutes from India and 32 other Institutions are part of South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) which has been constituted in the United Kingdom and South Asia to assess impact of “nitrogen pollution” in… Continue reading 18 Indian institutions to study nitrogen pollution

ISRO tastes first success of 2019 PT Facts News: Isro’s PSLV C-44 successfully places military satellite Microsat-R in orbit Important Facts: Microsat-R, an imaging satellite, meant for military purposes has been launched from Polar rocket PSLV C44. Microsat-R released into a 274-km polar sun synchronous orbit Microsat R along with Kalamsat and 10cm cubesat released… Continue reading ISRO tastes first success of 2019

Opinion | How changes in family law can improve household finance Article: Article discuss how changes in family law can improve household finance Important Analysis: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) committee on household finance report highlights how changes in family law can improve household finance. These impediments are often more detrimental for women than for… Continue reading Opinion | How changes in family law can improve household finance

India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars News: India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars Important Facts: India has tested a indigenous air-launched missile called NGARM, which is designed to destroy a variety of surveillance and radar targets on the ground DRDO-Navy combine also conducted another test of the… Continue reading India tests new anti-radiation missile to take out enemy radars

India’s soft power is very effective in Afghanistan News: The article discusses the benefits of India’s soft power approach in Afghanistan. Facts: Recently US President downplayed India’s approach and efforts towards Afghanistan’s development and asked India to play more assertive role in Afghanistan. But this perception was not welcomed by Afghans, Indians and US citizens… Continue reading India’s soft power is very effective in Afghanistan

India is rather too cautious on the Quad News: The article discusses the importance of Quad and the issue of India’s refusal to include Australia in Malabar Exercise. Facts: Malabar Exercise: India has once again decided to reject Australia’s participation in the Malabar naval exercises. Malabar exercise is conducted between India, US and Japan. Japan… Continue reading India is rather too cautious on the Quad