AIR spotlight summary: National Press freedom day Context: PM has given a speech at Vigyan Bhavan and announced government’s policy on media freedom. This announcement is much needed at a time when there is a perception about media sensation. But he came absolutely clear saying that Press freedom will be upheld at all cost and …
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AIR spotlight summary: Anti Profiteering Authority for GST Context: Union Cabinet has approved creation of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST, to ensure benefits of reduction in indirect tax rates are passed on to consumers. The constitution of NAA will bolster the confidence of consumer as they reap the benefits of recent reduction in …
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Insights into Editorial: Timely recognition: on the Moody’s upgrade Context: US-based International rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating by a notch to ‘Baa2’ with a stable outlook citing improved growth prospects driven by economic and institutional reforms. Moody’s has revised the sovereign rating of India after a long gap …
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All India Radio News Summary: 18 NOVEMBER 2017 Moody’s Investors Service upgrades ratings of nine Public Sector Undertakings including ONGC, BPCL and NHAI from positive to stable In step with India’s rating upgrade, Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded ratings of nine state-owned firms. These are Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL), Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL), Indian …
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All India Radio News Summary: 17 NOVEMBER 2017 Union Cabinet has approved creation of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST Union Cabinet has approved creation of National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under GST, to ensure benefits of reduction in indirect tax rates are passed on to consumers. The authority will comprise a standing committee, screening committee …
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Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2017 – Week 45 Archives 19 November 2017 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words: Has the Non- Alignment Movement(NAM) lost its relevance in a multipolar world CSE-2017
