6th April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Persistent mindlessness: On Maoist encounter PERSISTENT MINDLESSNESS: ON MAOIST ENCOUNTER Context: The deaths of over 20 paramilitary personnel in an encounter with the Maoists in the Tarrem area near Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district once again puts the spotlight on the long-running conflict in this remote tribal region. Relevance: GS-III: Internal Security Challenges (Linkages of Organized […]
5th April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Finance Ministry’s decision for monetary policy explained FINANCE MINISTRY’S DECISION FOR MONETARY POLICY EXPLAINED Context: The Central government confirmed that India’s central bank, the RBI, will continue to target maintaining retail inflation within the band of 2% to 6%. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Economic Growth and Development, Planning usage and Mobilisation of resources, Inclusive […]
3rd April 2021 – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Re-examining the EPF tax rules RE-EXAMINING THE EPF TAX RULES Context: An important announcement regarding provident fund has been made in the Union Budget 2021 by Finance Minister that interest on employee contributions to provident fund of over Rs 2.5 lakh per annum would be taxed, starting from April 1, 2021. Relevance: GS-III: Indian […]