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)

From the lens of 3 characters - farmer, labourer & a student.

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

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

What are real growth and nominal growth? Can someone please explain me in layman terms? Thanks a ton to the kind soul! 😛

Discussing Indian reservations - Part 1

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

ESurvey mentioned GDP to be 7.5%. It is 7.5% of what?? Of last year? Base Year?

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