2017-07-01T09:43:55+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy|
What is GST? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a value-added tax at each stage of the supply of goods and services precisely on the amount of value addition achieved. It seeks to eliminate inefficiencies in the tax system that result in ‘tax on tax’, known as cascading of taxes. [...]
2017-06-05T13:15:25+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials|
The hungry are the poorest of the poor; the link between hunger and poverty is well-established.Food security can, therefore, be accepted as the main criterion for assessing a poverty-free gram panchayat. […]
2017-05-23T12:32:43+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials|
A closer look at the economy at large throws up numbers which suggest that while there may be a slowdown in employment generation, there is no job crisis at the moment. […]
2017-05-11T09:34:32+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials, Society|
This is one of a kind and a must read for every one. Culture is not always about doling out grants, holding mega-festivals, or just about sob stories around lack of preservation. If the economics of culture is understood, it can bring in prosperity and boost soft power. But, how [...]
2017-05-07T17:44:23+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials|
Asia has witnessed remarkable growth in its production and consumption of milk and dairy products in recent years and this trend is almost certain to continue. […]
2017-05-04T15:51:52+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Agriculture, Economy, Editorials|
Note- In our last years Mains test series, we gave a question related to taxing agricultural income, although the question was not asked by UPSC last year, still it is one of the most debated topic in policy circles. The below article gives reasons on why it should be taxed. [...]
2017-05-03T16:56:20+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Agriculture, Economy, Editorials|
This drastic change in one sector – agriculture – is propelling the entire economy of the state.Here are some key drivers of agricultural growth in Madhya Pradesh and the lessons that the state holds for other large ones of India. […]
2017-04-22T22:35:48+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials|
Disclaimer- This is essentially a case study and can be quoted as example in Mains answers/interview if remedial measured are asked of you in any of the platform. […]
2017-04-06T14:24:20+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials, Society|
Look no further- This single and comprehensive editorial is all that you need to write a best answer as far as Energy Security is concerned. Obtaining a secure and adequate supply of a traded commodity, be it food or fuel, is generally a problem prevalent amongst poor people, poor regions [...]
2017-04-03T12:48:31+05:30By UPSCTREE|Categories: Economy, Editorials, Environment, Society|
*Disclaimer-This editorial is written from a business perspective, however it has very interesting analogies and a good case study. Many businesses measure growth by selling more stuff to more people, and consumer markets are expected to expand in the decades ahead. […]
