Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)
Finance Minister announced abolition of DDT to be paid by companies in her budget speech. What is DDT? A… Continue reading Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT)
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Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel Coronavirus infection a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).… Continue reading Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
[pib] National Commission for Indian System of Medicines
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for proposal of Official Amendments in the National Commission for Indian System of… Continue reading [pib] National Commission for Indian System of Medicines
[op-ed snap] How to protect trade in a tug of war between nations
Context Developing countries have argued for decades that the rules governing international trade are profoundly unfair. But similar complaints are… Continue reading [op-ed snap] How to protect trade in a tug of war between nations
[op-ed snap] Examining the slowdown
Context Setting aside the gloomy projections based on short-term economic trends, the long-term and comparative evidence reveal interesting trends about… Continue reading [op-ed snap] Examining the slowdown
Explained: Fiscal Marksmanship
Over the past few years, many have questioned the government’s fiscal marksmanship. What is fiscal marksmanship? Fiscal marksmanship essentially refers… Continue reading Explained: Fiscal Marksmanship
Reintroduction of African Cheetahs in Indian forests
The Supreme Court lifted its seven-year stay on a proposal to introduce African cheetahs from Namibia into the Indian… Continue reading Reintroduction of African Cheetahs in Indian forests
10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag
Ramsar has declared 10 more wetland sites from India as sites of international importance. News Ramsar Wetlands With this, the… Continue reading 10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag
[pib] Bhuvan Panchayat V 3.0
The Bhuvan Panchayat V 3.0 web portal was recently launched. Bhuvan Panchayat Version 3.0 For better planning and monitoring of… Continue reading [pib] Bhuvan Panchayat V 3.0
[op-ed snap] The stress in state finances
Context Lower tax devolution, delays in GST compensation are potential risks to the states. Trends in the finances of the… Continue reading [op-ed snap] The stress in state finances
Comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement
The MHA, the Assam government and the Bodo groups have signed an agreement to redraw and rename the Bodoland… Continue reading Comprehensive Bodo Settlement Agreement
Legislative Councils and its abolition
The Andhra Pradesh Assembly recently passed a resolution to abolish the state’s Legislative Council (LC). Legislative Councils The LC or… Continue reading Legislative Councils and its abolition
[op-ed of the day] The convergence of rich nations with the rest has gone off track
Context Sound policies are needed to put emerging economies back on a higher growth path and ameliorate regional inequalities. The… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] The convergence of rich nations with the rest has gone off track
Biorock technique for Coral Restoration
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with help from Gujarat’s forest department, is attempting for the first time a process… Continue reading Biorock technique for Coral Restoration
Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020
What is the news: The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) was recently published. Performance Analysis India has climbed eight places… Continue reading Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020
Sagarmatha Sambaad
Nepal has invited the PMs of India and Pakistan along with several other heads of government and heads of… Continue reading Sagarmatha Sambaad
ICDS Programme
Centre seeks to revamp the ICDS scheme in urban areas. For this NITI Aayog will develop draft policy, which… Continue reading ICDS Programme
Corruption Perception Index 2019
The Corruption Perception report for 2019 has been released. It has revealed that a majority of countries are showing little… Continue reading Corruption Perception Index 2019
Enemy Property in India
A Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Union Home Minister will monitor the disposal of over 9,400 enemy properties, which… Continue reading Enemy Property in India
[pib] National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)
NITI Aayog has released its vision for the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). National Data and Analytics Platform… Continue reading [pib] National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP)
