Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 07 May 2022
Contents
- Absence of Roe v Wade won’t just impact the US
- Let’s make GST a good and simple tax
- The challenge for Middle Powers like India, France and Germany
Absence of Roe v Wade Won’t Just Impact the US
Context
The leak of an initial draft majority opinion of the US Supreme Court voting to overturn the decision in Roe v Wade has sent shockwaves across liberal and conservative quarters alike, globally.
Relevance
GS-II: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure.
Dimensions of the Article
- Background of the Roe v Wade Case
- Implications of overturning Roe v Wade
- How does Roe v Wade apply in the Indian context?
- Way Forward
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Let’s Make GST a Good and Simple Tax
Context
The GST has been a remarkable achievement and a unique experiment in cooperative federalism. In this, both the Union and the state governments gave up their tax autonomy in favour of harmonising domestic trade taxes.
Relevance
GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.
Dimensions of the Article
- Multiple rates: A major shortcoming in the structure of GST
- Suggestions
- Way Forward
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The Challenge for Middle Powers like India, France and Germany
Context
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to European capitals should help both sides acquire a better understanding of each other’s security concerns. Whether it will fundamentally alter equations remains to be seen.
Relevance
GS-II: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora.
Dimensions of the Article
- New India-EU Equation
- Division of national and group agenda and its implications for India
- Way Forward
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Source – The Indian Express
