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SC: GST panel proposals not binding, can disrupt fiscal federalism
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Economic and Social Development and Indian Polity and Governance
Mains Examination:
General Studies II: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein
General Studies III: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.
Key Points to Ponder:
What is The Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
The Kelkar Task Force on the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003 and the Genesis of Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) and 101st Amendment Act, 2016-Know in detail
What are the different types of Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
Know the differences between Central GST (CGST), State GST (SGST), Union territory GST (UTGST) and Integrated GST (IGST)
How would a particular transaction of goods and services be taxed simultaneously under Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST)?
What are the benefits of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Goods and Services Tax (GST)-Issues and Challenges
GST Council and Article 279A of the Constitution-Key Provisions
GST Council and Members-Know in detail
What is the role of GST Council?
What is the nature of Federalism in India?
Important features of Indian federalism-Know in detail
The Constitution of India provides for a federal system of government, But the term federation has nowhere been used in the Constitution-True or False?
What Supreme Court of India said on Federalism in India in Union of India and Anr versus M/s Mohit Minerals Through Director case?
What observations did the Supreme Court made on the GST Council and on countrys federal structure? (Hint: Recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council cannot be binding on the Centre and states and many more)
Another definition of Federalism given by Supreme Court in todays Verdict-Federalism In India is a dialogue in which the states and the Centre constantly engage in conversations, and though the Constitution confers the Union with a higher share of power in certain situations to prevent chaos and provide security, the states can still resist the mandates of the Union by using different forms of political contestation
The relationship between two constituent units that are not autonomous but rely on each other for their functioning is not in practice always collaborative or cooperative-Decode the quote
Remember this Statement-The federal system, the court said, is a means to accommodate the needs of a pluralistic society to function in a democratic manner. It attempts to reconcile the desire of unity and commonality along with the desire for diversity and autonomy.
Decode the quote- Democracy and federalism are interdependent on each other for their survival such that federalism would only be stable in well-functioning democracies.
Competitive Federalism Cooperative Federalism and Fiscal Federalism are very much in news. What do you understand by these terms in Indian Scenario?
Other Important Articles Covering the same topic:
Explained: The SC ruling that GST Council decisions are not binding on Centre or states
12 Different Types of Federalism (with Examples and Pros & Cons)
The Paradox of Centralised Federalism: An Analysis of the Challenges to Indias Federal Design
After NGT notice, Govt forest panel seeks report on Arunachal projects
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
Main Examination: General Studies III: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
Key Points to Ponder:
Locate on Map: Dibang multipurpose project, Lower Subansiri hydel project, Etalin dam Project
Locate on Map: Dibang and Subansiri, Rivers (Source, Location etc.)
What do you understand by the term Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environment Protection Act, 1986-How they are related with each other?
Why Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is Important?
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and India-connect the Dots
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Rules Amendment, 2006-Key features
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification 2020-Key Highlights
Environmental Impact Assessment-Achievements, Issues and Challenges
Supreme court of India on Environment Impact Assessment (ex-post facto environmental clearance)
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Cabinet set deadline for Ken-Betwa link before it got clearances in place
Ignoring green commitments: Weak political will, lack of a monitoring system
For safety of Gaganyaan crew, ISRO will simulate failure with abort missions
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Mains Examination: General Studies III: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Key Points to Ponder:
Gaganyaan Mission-Know the key features
Gaganyaan Mission-What makes this Mission very Unique?
Indias Manned Mission to Space-Know in detail
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)-About the Organisation
Other Important Articles Covering the same topic:
Gaganyaan: Second unmanned mission planned in 2022-23 followed by human spaceflight, says govt
Pvt players in space sector can boost defence, manufacturing
THE CITY
MCD merger: No clarity on staff status, functioning yet, say officials
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Indian Polity and Governance
Mains Examination: General Studies II: Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein.
Key Points to Ponder:
Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022-Key Highlights
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi Trifurcation in 2012
North Delhi Municipal Corporation, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation and the East Delhi Municipal Corporation-Know their role and functions
Unification or merger of the three Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCDs)-Opportunities, Issues and Challenges
What is the difference between Municipal corporation, Municipality, Notified area committee, Cantonment board, Township and Special purpose Agency?
Know in Detail-74th amendment act (Municipalities) and Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.
Other Important Articles Covering the same topic:
Explained: What the BJP hopes to gain by merging Delhis three MCD
Explained: What will change with the reunification of the MCDs in Delhi?
GOVT & POLITICS
Commitments on territorial integrity must be met: EAM
Syllabus:
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance.
Mains Examination: General Studies II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting Indias Interest
Key Points to Ponder:
Ukraine-Russia War and its impact on BRICS?
India maintained its balancing act on Ukraine and Highlighted certain key points as it attended the BRICS meeting recently. what were they?
Evolution of BRICS from Russia-China (RC) to Russia-India-China (RIC) to Brazil- Russia-India-China (BRIC) to Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa (BRICS)
What is Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)?
BRICS Development Bank-Key Features
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Economy-Key Features
RIC (Russia-India-China) out of BRICS-Significance and Stature in World Politics?
Why BRICS Matters?
Other Important Articles Covering the same topic:
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS)
Why BRICS Still Matters
EXPRESS NETWORK
Rlys, IIT-Madras to develop Hyperloop
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