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SC says Centre, States have equal powers to make GST-related laws

SC verdict will not alter the GST regime: FinMin 

(Polity and Governance)

What is the importance of “cooperative federalism” ?A recent judgement of the Supreme Court in this context ,

,know about Article 246A (which gives the States power to make laws with respect to GST) of the Constitution and how a Judgement may change the landscape of provisions under GST?and what lies ahead .

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Delhi’s doorstep ration delivery plan quashed

(Welfare schemes)

Why did the Delhi High Court set aside Mukhymantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna?

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OBC reservation: Maharashtra can take a leaf out of M.P.’s book

By the book 

(Polity and Governance)

 

Know about the Supreme Court’s  (SC’s ) recent ruling to  allow the implementation of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the local body polls in Madhya Pradesh,know about OBC reservation across India, its history and challenges and what lies ahead .

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Bridging the health policy to execution chasm 

(Health)

What are the features and significance  of the guidance document on the setting up of a ‘public health and management cadre’ (PHMC) as well as revised editions of the Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS)  for ensuring quality health care in government facilities?background,Role and relevance,how can  the public health and management cadres and the revised IPHS can help India to make progress towards the NHP goal?what is the present status of  Government’s spending on health in India?steps taken for strengthening public health services and what more needs to be done ?

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Pockets of hope, linking nature and humanity 

(Environment)

What are Biosphere Reserves?Why were Biosphere Reserves created?Why do we need many more biosphere reserves ?Why is it important to increase the number of biosphere reserves in South Asia ?which countries are on the priority list of UNESCO in this context ,key analysis and way ahead .

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Understanding India’s ethanol blending policy 

(Environment)

What is the history of ethanol blending in India?Why does the government want to increase the percentage of ethyl alcohol in petrol? From where does India source its ethanol? What is the international experience?What are the environmental costs of ethanol blending?

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The child online safety toolkit 

(Science and Technology 

Can the toolkit be accessed by different countries and organisations? What does the toolkit provide?How does it aim to achieve a “safe and fulfilled” environment for children online? 

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‘BRICS must press for aid to tackle climate crisis

(International Relations)

What are the key takeaways of  BRICS foreign ministers-level meetings?know about origin of BRICS ,its grouping and objectives 

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ASI bars visit to Aurangzeb’s tomb 

(History)

Learn facts related to Aurangzeb’s tomb 

 

 
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