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Centre Clears Terms for 8th Central Pay Commission Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the Eighth Central Pay Commission (CPC), chaired by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai (retd.), which will recommend changes to the salaries and pensions of Union government employees within 18 months, taking into …
Read MoreSyllabus: 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 …
Read MoreWhy 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 …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development ,Planning , Government Budgeting , Fiscal Policy , Inclusive Growth Focus: The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on India’s fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and sectoral growth ambitions. However, concerns persist over the feasibility of revenue projections, execution …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The upcoming Union Budget for FY2025-26 highlights newly launched schemes with significant funding and others with reduced allocations. Key sectors like AI, renewable energy, and electric mobility are expected to receive substantial financial support in the budget. Recently Launched Schemes (2024-25 Allocations): Solar Rooftop Installation Scheme: ₹6,250 crore for promoting solar …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Growth & Development , Fiscal Policy Focus: The Indian government faces an economic slowdown, with private consumption and investment stagnating despite efforts like capital expenditure. The upcoming 2025 Budget is seen as a crucial opportunity to shift fiscal priorities toward social welfare and employment generation to stimulate economic recovery. Understanding the Growth Decline: …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting. Why in the News? Corporate investment has remained stagnant despite tax cuts, indicating that availability of resources alone does not drive growth. Last year’s budget emphasized improving coordination …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The National Statistical Office (NSO) released the first advance estimates for GDP for the financial year 2024-25 on January 7. India’s economy is projected to witness a year-on-year (YoY) slowdown in GDP growth: Growth rate for 2023-24: 2% Expected growth rate for 2024-25: 4% The YoY decline may not fully reflect …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3: Economics of Animal-Rearing Why in the news? The Ministry of Commerce revised gold import data for April-November 2024, correcting a significant error caused by technical glitches in data migration systems. This revision reduces gold import figures by $12 billion, influencing decisions on import duties and addressing concerns over trade deficits and smuggling. Background …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Centre-State Relations, Indian Constitution , Co-operative Federalism , Constitutional Bodies. Focus: The Sixteenth Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, is addressing fiscal challenges in India, focusing on equitable resource distribution between States and the Union. Its recommendations will impact the financial autonomy of States like Tamil Nadu and influence the country’s economic trajectory. …
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