Economic Survey Volume I
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February 2021
Budget Speech
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Budget Highlights
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Fifteenth Finance Commission Report
The Report of the Fifteenth Finance Commission The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC)’s ToR was unique and wide ranging in many ways. The Commission was asked to recommend performance incentives for States in many areas like power sector, adoption of DBT, solid waste management etc. Another unique ToR was to recommend funding mechanism for defence and …
Current Affairs Feb 2
FDI limit in Insurance sector increased Why in News? While presenting the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, announced that the Government will amend the Insurance Act, 1938 to increase the permissible FDI limit from 49% to 74% and allow foreign ownership and control with safeguards. Under the …
How Neutrinos Aid In the Death of Massive Stars
How Neutrinos Aid In the Death of Massive Stars Why in News? Many stars, towards the end of their lifetimes, form supernovas – massive explosions that send their outer layers shooting into the surrounding space. Most of the energy of the supernova is carried away by neutrinos – tiny particles with no charge and which …
Current Affairs Feb 1
Pulse Polio Programme for 2021 Why in News? President of India launched the Pulse Polio Programme for 2021. Administered polio drops to children on the eve of the Polio National Immunization Day, which is observed on the 31st January 2021. Pulse Polio Immunization Programme The strategy of Pulse Polio Immunization Programme was conceived in December …