Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal (SYL Canal) is a 214 km water way proposed to connect the Sutlej River in Punjab to Yamuna canal in Haryana. However there are lot of controversies in news about the project. This post analyses in detail, the issues connected with Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal, stand taken by the … [Read more...] about Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal Controversy: What Should You Know?
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Panama Papers: Case of Tax Evasion by the Rich?
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?
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
Union Budget of India 2016-17: Highlights and Analysis
Every year, ClearIAS used to publish a short analysis of Indian Budget and Economic Survey. Our post, covering the highlights of Indian Budget 2016-17, is ready. We plan to release the highlights of Central Plan 2016, Central Assistance 2016, Economic survey 2015 etc in coming posts. It has to … [Read more...] about Union Budget of India 2016-17: Highlights and Analysis
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: The New Crop Insurance Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is the new crop insurance scheme launched by Central Government. PMFBY will replace the existing two schemes National Agricultural Insurance Scheme as well as Modified NAIS which have had some inherent drawbacks. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana which will … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: The New Crop Insurance Scheme
Sedition in India: Section 124 A of IPC vs Freedom of Speech
"Sedition" refers to conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch. In India, the offense of sedition is covered under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This section has been a subject of debate and controversy, with discussions often centering … [Read more...] about Sedition in India: Section 124 A of IPC vs Freedom of Speech
Startup India Programme: Highlights
Startup India Programme is a campaign based on the Startup Action Plan by Government of India, aimed to promote entrepreneurship. The programme was officially launched on Jan 16, 2016. But even before that, on 15th August 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged to ‘Startup India, Standup India’ … [Read more...] about Startup India Programme: Highlights
Gravitational Waves: Einstein Was Right!
Einstein was right! Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves a century ago. Now, scientists confirmed the detection of gravitational waves. This is one of the biggest discoveries of modern science. What are Gravitational Waves? In simple terms, gravitational waves are ripples … [Read more...] about Gravitational Waves: Einstein Was Right!
India’s New GDP Series 2011-12: Everything You Need To Know
India has shifted to a new GDP series. The organisation responsible for calculating national income - CSO (Central Statistical Organisation) - adopted a new series based on the year 2011-12 instead of the previous 2004-05. One might need to understand a few technical terms like GVA at basic … [Read more...] about India’s New GDP Series 2011-12: Everything You Need To Know
