15th FC Recommendations : Local Bodies – UPSC GS2
Positives of 15th FC Recommendations: Grants to local bodies is high compared to the previous Finance Commission. For example, Finance Commission has granted […]
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15th FC Recommendations : Analysis – UPSC GS2
The 15th Finance Commission recommendations are slightly different from the other Finance commission’s recommendations. It has introduced many revolutionary changes that
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Finance Commission Recommendations : Issues
Context: The 15th FC report recommendations have been criticised on the basis of two grounds: The recommendations will impact co-operative federalism. The
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Finance Commission and GST Council – UPSC GS2
Context: 15th FC hinted at the need to fill an ‘institutional vacuum’ created by the abolition of the Planning Commission. Institutional
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Federalism in India : Analysis – UPSC GS2
According to B R Ambedkar: “India’s Draft Constitution can be both unitary as well as federal according to the requirements
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Why Pakistan failed as a state? – UPSC GS2
Present crisis in Pakistan: Failing Economy. Political instability which leads to weak coalition governments Social conflicts like caste and religion
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How Should India handle Taiwan issue? – UPSC GS2
For background about China-Taiwan issue, please read “Taiwan Vs Once China Policy” What China is doing to annex Taiwan? China
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India-Philippines Brahmos Deal – UPSC GS2
Context: India-Philippines has signed a deal under which India will supply Brahmos missiles. Relevance of Deal for India It would
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Siachen Glacier Issue : India-Pakistan – UPSC GS2
Siachen Glacier: Siachen Glacier is the longest glacier in the Karakoram and the second-longest in the world’s non-polar areas. Location: The glacier
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Pakistan’s National Security Document – UPSC GS2
Context: Pakistan has released its National Security Policy document which indicates that Pakistan has started looking inwards (domestic issues). Key