The Panama Papers are documents which were leaked from Mossack Fonseca, a Panama-based law firm offering legal and trust services. It is alleged that many of these documents show how wealthy individuals - including public officials - hide their money from public scrutiny. Panama Papers: What is … [Read more...] about Panama Papers: Case of Tax Evasion by the Rich?
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Balance of Payments: Accounting Concepts of Foreign Trade
Understand the concept behind the Balance of Payments (BoP) The Balance of Payments (BoP) and Balance of Trade (BoT) are two confusing concepts for even economics graduates. These terms are connected with international trade accounting. In this post, we provide a mind-map approach to studying … [Read more...] about Balance of Payments: Accounting Concepts of Foreign Trade
Erosion and Deposition: Action of Running Water and Groundwater
Erosion and deposition by running water are fundamental geological processes that shape the Earth's surface. These processes are primarily driven by the movement of water, typically through rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Read here to learn about the erosional landforms by running water and … [Read more...] about Erosion and Deposition: Action of Running Water and Groundwater
Exogenic Forces: Classification
What are exogenic forces? How are exogenic forces classified? We have been discussing geomorphic processes in our previous notes in the Geography section. We have already seen that geomorphic processes are classified into endogenic processes and exogenic processes. As endogenic processes … [Read more...] about Exogenic Forces: Classification
Major Programs Under Central Assistance to States Plan: 2016-17
This post is dedicated entirely to list the major programs under the Central Assistance for States and UT plans as per Budget 2016-17. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. It should be noted that … [Read more...] about Major Programs Under Central Assistance to States Plan: 2016-17
Major Programs Under Central Plan 2016-17
Central Plan is a sub-component of Plan expenditure, the other being Central Assistance to states. Programs under Central Plan are known as Central sector schemes. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this … [Read more...] about Major Programs Under Central Plan 2016-17
