UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 6 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: FL Subject: Economy Context: The Justice Kurian Joseph Committee on Union-State Relations released a landmark report advocating for GST 2.0. The report warns that the current GST framework has eroded the fiscal autonomy of States and needs a second generation of reforms to restore the federal balance and fix the broken digital tax backbone. …
General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the report “Relative Economic Performance of Indian States (1960-61 to 2023-24)”. The study assesses states’ contributions to national output and compares their per capita incomes with the …
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Source: TH Context: The debate on India’s federalism has been reignited following the submission of Part I of the Justice Kurian Joseph Committee Report. Commissioned by the Tamil Nadu government, the report advocates for a structural reset to restore state autonomy and right-size the Union’s role in governance. About India’s federalism is in need of …
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Why in news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the 16th Finance Commission (FC) report in Parliament on February 1, 2026, alongside the Union Budget. The government has accepted its key recommendation to maintain the states’ share in central taxes at 41% for the period of 2026-31. Vertical Devolution: Share of States in Central Taxes Key …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Syllabus: History Source: IE Context: On the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti 2025, renewed attention is being given to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s contributions to India’s economic thought, highlighting his pioneering work in monetary policy, labour reforms, and land rights for Dalits. About Ambedkar’s Contributions to Indian Economy: Foundation of Monetary Policy: Wrote The Problem of the …
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