Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the demonetisation of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 notes with effect from midnight. This step makes these notes invalid from today. Apart from this, government has also reduced the cash withdrawal limits from banks and ATMs. The move is seen as a major assault on … [Read more...] about Rs.500, Rs.1000 Currency Notes Scrapped: What you need to know
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The Election Process of US President: Made Simple
How to become the President of the United States of America (USA)? What is the election process of the US President? To learn about the US Presidential election process, you need to know about the caucuses and primaries, the national conventions, and the electoral college. Read to know more … [Read more...] about The Election Process of US President: Made Simple
National Disaster Management Plan for Animals
Indian government released a national disaster management plan for animals. Under the plan, rescue and relief of animals will now be an integral part of disaster operations in the country. The plan for the first time ensures that animals will be included in disaster preparations, potentially saving … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan for Animals
National Disaster Management Plan 2016
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 is the first-ever national plan prepared in the country for disaster management. With the National Disaster Management Plan 2016, India has aligned our National Plan with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, to which India is a … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan 2016
Unified Payment Interface (UPI): Made Simple
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has recently been in the news. UPI is believed to have revolutionised the way Indians do banking. In this post, we will see what UPI is and how safe it is to use UPI. In February 2024, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), in partnership with Lyra, a French … [Read more...] about Unified Payment Interface (UPI): Made Simple
10 Benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer. GST is one indirect tax for the whole nation, which will make India one unified common market. The benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST) GST is beneficial not only for … [Read more...] about 10 Benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Difference between Full Budget and Vote on Account
While studying Budget related topics, many are confused about the differences between full budget, interim budget, and vote on account. Don't worry! We hope this post will clear all your queries! To understand the connection better, I recommend you to understand the following rule first. Rule: … [Read more...] about Difference between Full Budget and Vote on Account
Index of Industrial Production (IIP): Made Easy to Understand
You all know that GDP measures the overall activity (production) in the Indian Economy. But is there any index which specifically captures the industrial activity in the Indian Economy? Yes, this index is known as the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). What is IIP? The Index of Industrial … [Read more...] about Index of Industrial Production (IIP): Made Easy to Understand
Top 5 Active Participants of ClearIAS 30-day AWP Gets Amazon Gift Voucher
ClearIAS Team has successfully conducted UPSC mains answer writing sessions online for free for last 30 days. There were regular participation from our readers for the Answer Writing Program (AWP). We are announcing the names of the top 5 active participants of ClearIAS AWP who will get Rs.300 worth … [Read more...] about Top 5 Active Participants of ClearIAS 30-day AWP Gets Amazon Gift Voucher
Now Download ClearIAS Notes as PDF for FREE!
Good news! It’s now easier for readers to download online study materials from ClearIAS. We have added new download links in ClearIAS website, right in the menu bar itself. Readers can now download ClearIAS notes as PDF for free! What's new? Yes, online study materials published in ClearIAS.com … [Read more...] about Now Download ClearIAS Notes as PDF for FREE!
