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1st March
Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
Amidst global and domestic headwinds, Finance Minister presented a growth and development-oriented Budget that seeks to transform india for the benefit of farmers and the vulnerable. We will take a look at the budget in terms of various sectors. In this section, we will deal with the sector which received a lot of attention in… Continue reading Discussing Budget 2016-17 | Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare
29th February
Economic Survey For IAS | Chapter 01 | Economic Outlook, Prospects, and Policy Challenges
Having discussed how to read Economic Survey earlier, we now start our series on economic survey chapter by chapter. We shall follow a standard pattern across all chapters. We shall begin by highlighting ‘quotable quotes’ or observations which might not otherwise come for discussion but nevertheless very important for general understanding, general studies papers and… Continue reading Economic Survey For IAS | Chapter 01 | Economic Outlook, Prospects, and Policy Challenges
2016 Budget for dummies – Easy explanation (with no jargons)
1) 60 per cent of provident fund withdrawals will be taxed from April 1, 2016, according to Budget 2016. Currently, withdrawals from Employee Provident Fund are completely exempt from income tax. (Negative for middle class) 2) Total allocation for agriculture sector has been hiked to Rs. 35,984 crore. (Positive for agrarian sector) 3) Thumbs up… Continue reading 2016 Budget for dummies – Easy explanation (with no jargons)
Vikas ka Budget | Key points from the Ministry of Finance – 2016
From the lens of 3 characters - farmer, labourer & a student.
9 important takeaways from Union Budget 2016
The budget focuses its efforts on what needs fixing – the rural distress, the jobs problem, the banking crisis, and infrastructure deficit. As you prepare for your IAS examination in 2016, keep these recurring themes in mind! Even government is waking up to take them seriously. First, the budget sticks to the fiscal deficit roadmap… Continue reading 9 important takeaways from Union Budget 2016
28th February
International Org. | Part 3 | SCO & India
India becomes a permanent member at SCO. What next?
International Org. | Part 2 | SAARC (30+ years in existence)
A review of India's tryst with SAARC.
International Org. | Part 1 | Mekong Ganga Cooperation and BIMSTEC
MGC and BIMSTEC are two regional organisations where India can play a major role.
Economics | Current Account Deficit Explained
Current Account Deficit and Balance of Payment simplified.
How to read the Economic Survey – Part 2
Learn how to best read volume two of the economic survey which is full of facts and figures.
An Advance Letter to the Batch of 2017
Dear Batch of 2017, Before I begin, let me convey my heartfelt wishes to each one of you. Heartiest congratulations to you for making it through one of the toughest examination against all odds, against all failures and against all hopes of those who thought you cannot do it! So, how are you all doing… Continue reading An Advance Letter to the Batch of 2017
27th February
Different levels of Diplomacy | Track 1, Track 2, Track 3
Diplomacy has got more nuances than you understand (including a track 1.5)!
Economic Survey: 6 Important suggestions which Sarkar must take
Prelude to our original full blown series!
Horrifying economic terms!
What are real growth and nominal growth? Can someone please explain me in layman terms? Thanks a ton to the kind soul! 😛
Analysis | Previous year’s IAS Mains questions from IR
Moral of the story? IR constitutes a very important part of GS paper 2, paper 3 & Prelims
How to read the Economic Survey
Learn how to best read a document which is full of Gyan yet very interesting and engrossing.
26th February
Railway Budget 2016-17: Reorganize, Restructure & Rejuvenate
Highlights of Railway Budget 2016-17
Part 6 | I am the most backward! | Landmark Judgements that Transformed India
Discussing Indian reservations - Part 1
Starting a comprehensive series on IR for Pre & Mains
Hey guys, Hopefully you have read the primer post on IR above – https://www.civilsdaily.com/an-ias-aspirants-guide-to-cracking-international-relations/ What we intend to do in subsequent long form posts is – Profile each major/ minor organisation of importance under these heads – 1. Origin 2. Members 3. Reason for existence 4. Advantage India? 5. Evolution and importance in world scenario… Continue reading Starting a comprehensive series on IR for Pre & Mains
An IAS Aspirant’s guide to cracking International Relations
A Primer on tackling IR comprehensively for Pre & Mains. Scroll down to bottom for a comprehensive topic list.
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