Decoding India’s economic realities Context: The article delves into India’s economic landscape, focusing on the implications of the interim budget and analyzing key indicators such as fiscal consolidation, GDP growth, and inflation. It also critiques the government’s revenue mobilization strategies and provides insights into the […]
Ladakh’s statehood demand Why in News? Recently, the Union Territory of Ladakh witnessed a shutdown as part of demands for statehood and constitutional protection under the Sixth Schedule. Relevance: GS-02 (Government policies and interventions, Federalism) Key Demands of the state: Ladakh’s representatives are advocating for […]
Great Indian Bustard Why in news? Surveys in Andhra Pradesh’s Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas have failed to spot the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) for the past two years, indicating a concerning decline in its population. Relevance: GS – 03 (Conservation, Government […]
Increase in Direct Tax collection Why in news? Net direct tax collections in India rose by 20.25% year-on-year by February 10, showing an improvement from the previous month’s growth rate of 19.4%. Relevance: GS-03, GS-02 (Government policies and interventions) Key highlights: Personal Income Tax (PIT) […]