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14Feb 2025

Income-tax Bill, 2025: Simplifying India’s Direct Tax Framework

Syllabus: GS-3: Mobilization of Resources , Fiscal Policy Focus: The Income-tax Bill, 2025, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961, by removing outdated provisions, simplifying tax laws, and reducing litigation. It introduces clear tabular formats, eliminates redundant sections, and replaces the ‘Assessment Year’ with ‘Tax Year’, ensuring a more transparent …

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14Feb 2025

UPSC Paper: GS Paper III -PM’s Visit to USA

Question 4: How does the U.S.-India collaboration in technology and innovation impact India’s goal of becoming a global leader in emerging technologies? Discuss with reference to initiatives like U.S.-India TRUST and INDUS Innovation. UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization …

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14Feb 2025

UPSC Paper: GS Paper III – PM’s Visit to USA

Question 3 :Discuss the significance of the U.S.-India defense partnership in the context of India’s national security and strategic autonomy. How does the new defense framework contribute to India’s self-reliance in defense manufacturing? UPSC Paper: GS Paper III 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism …

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14Feb 2025

Outcome of PM’s Visit

The recent meeting between the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in Washington D.C. on February 13, 2025, reaffirmed the strength of the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. This partnership is rooted in shared democratic values, mutual interests, and growing economic and strategic cooperation. A …

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14Feb 2025

India-USA Relations -UPSC Paper: GS Paper II

Discuss the significance of India’s defense cooperation with the United States, focusing on the recently launched “U.S.-India COMPACT” initiative. How does it contribute to India’s strategic autonomy and security interests? (250 words) UPSC Paper: GS Paper II 🔹 Syllabus Topic: Bilateral, regional, and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Answer: India-U.S. …

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13Feb 2025

Impact of India’s Economic Policies and Global Alliances on Energy Trade

Economic Implications: The Pros and Cons India-US Energy Trade: Benefits and Challenges Pros: 1. Energy Security & Diversification – Reducing dependency on a single region ensures uninterrupted supply and mitigates risks from geopolitical tensions. 2. Reduced Price Volatility – US oil imports help buffer India from OPEC+ production cuts that often cause sharp price fluctuations. …

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10Feb 2025

Railway Budget Focuses on Infrastructure, Faces Execution Hurdles

Why in the news? The Union Budget highlighted infrastructure development and passenger comfort for Indian Railways, but key concerns like delayed safety initiatives, pending high-speed rail projects, and unclear timelines for Vande Bharat train expansion have raised criticism. Key Announcements: The Railways Minister emphasized infrastructure development, modernization of stations, and enhancing passenger connectivity, safety, and …

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08Feb 2025

Budget 2025: Balancing Tax Relief and Growth Priorities

Syllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development , Planning ,Government Budgeting , Fiscal Policy , Inclusive Growth Focus: The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 announced a massive Rs 1 lakh crore tax relief for income taxpayers. The expectation is that this tax relief will boost consumption demand and push …

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08Feb 2025

RBI Cuts Repo Rate to Boost Economic Growth

Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 0.25% to 6.25%, the first reduction since May 2020, aiming to stimulate growth, ease borrowing costs, and manage inflation projected to decline to 4.2% in 2025-26. Policy Decision and Implications: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by …

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06Feb 2025

Union Budget 2025-26: Positive Steps, Critical Concerns

Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth with increased capital expenditure, but concerns arise over falling tax revenues, AI infrastructure needs, and a shift from fiscal deficit to debt-GDP ratio, reducing transparency. Union Budget 2025-26: Key Takeaways Positive Aspects: GDP Growth Projections: Nominal GDP growth for 2025-26 is estimated at …

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