GROWTH TRAJECTORY OF DIRECT TAX COLLECTION & RECENT DIRECT TAX REFORMS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Drop in net tax collection The net direct tax collection for the FY 2019-20 was less than the net direct tax collection for the FY 2018-19. This fall in the collection of direct taxes is on expected lines and is temporary in nature due to the historic tax reforms undertaken and […]
26 June 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
26th June Current Affairs
Contents US: Moving Europe troops to counter China threat to India The retool imperative for small businesses to survive Framework for producers to manage plastic waste Illegal wildlife trades a global threat: FATF report IN-SPACe to be new space industry regulator UN chief expects all members to abide by UNSC resolutions US: MOVING EUROPE TROOPS […]
Indian constitution vs USA constitution for UPSC Exam
While American Constitution is the shortest (of any major government in the world) and the first written constitution, India’s Constitution is the lengthiest written constitution in the World. FEATURE INDIA USA Adopted 26th November 1949 17th July 1787 Nature Quasi – federal and works on cooperative federalism Truly federal – the Centre and state are […]
GENDER GAP IN JOB LOSSES CAUSED BY THE LOCKDOWN
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Employment in April 2020 was 70 per cent of the average in the preceding year, reason for which can be attributed to the COVID-19 Lockdown. Research estimates that in the Covid-19 pandemic, women are likely to be more vulnerable to losing their jobs compared to men. (more than 30 million […]
OPPORTUNITY TO REDEFINE THE INDIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction While the pandemic has created an unprecedented challenge for humanity, it also offers a unique opportunity to re-imagine our schools and transform schools from being a mere implementer of directions from the directorate or district headquarters to having a central role in our society. Way forwards: Route to transformation of […]
CANBERRA CONNECT: INDIA AUSTRALIA SUMMIT
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in June 2020 has taken some big steps to elevate the strategic partnership between the two countries. Introduction Over the last decade there has been a steady improvement in the quality and intensity […]
DRAFT RULES PROHIBIT USE OF DRONES FOR DELIVERY
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation notified the draft rules, known as Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2020 for importing, manufacturing and owning drones as well as for drone ports, or airports for drones. Rules and regulations so far The Centre mandated that drone owners will have to get their equipment […]
ALL STATES MUST CREATE JOBS FOR MIGRANTS: SC
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Supreme Court has taken suo moto cognisance of the ‘migrant labourers’ issues and proposed that all states should put on record what scheme they have prepared for providing employment to the migrant labourers returning back to their hometowns. What have some States done so far? In Bihar, […]
ADDRESSING PRE-COVID ISSUES IS CRUCIAL FOR INDIA’S RECOVERY
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Factors that Affect the Economic Impact of the Pandemic How hard the Economic Impact of the Pandemic will be felt is dependent on three factors: The economic situation before the pandemic hit. How the pandemic interacts with existing economic and social fault lines. The policy response to the pandemic. India’s Economic […]