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The GST was restructured recently to two slab structure. It will help solving problems such as inverted duty structure, rate rationalization dispute reduction. Now the process for streamlining registration, returns and refunds needs to be undertaken.
Inflation in India has fallen sharply in recent months and is expected to remain subdued. While this seems positive for consumers, it poses serious challenges for the government’s budget arithmetic and fiscal management. Low inflation translates into lower nominal GDP growth, which in turn affects tax revenues, borrowing capacity, and fiscal deficit management.
The Anand Marriage Act, 1909 formally acknowledged the distinct Sikh marriage ceremony known as Anand Karaj, it did not provide for marriage registration or other family law matters. For decades, Sikhs were required to register their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, which many saw as inconsistent with their distinct religious identity. In recent judgment, the Supreme Court directed 17 states and eight Union Territories to frame rules for registering Sikh marriages under the Anand Marriage Act. While this is a significant step forward, the judgment by itself does not address all legal concerns, leaving important lacunae in the personal law framework for the Sikh community.
The recent rejection of bail to activist Umar Khalid by the Delhi High Court once again demonstrates how the legal process in India can undermine the constitutional right to liberty. The way draconian laws like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) are misused and the trial process itself become a form of punishment, often harsher than any final sentence.
Indus water treaty was signed in 1960 to provide the arrangement for the judicious use of Indus River and its tributaries. It was necessary to ensure the proper use and allocation of its waters for irrigation, building dams. Its relevance is debatable in the present challenges of 21st century including climate change. The Pahalgam terror attack has strained India-Pak relation and the treaty is kept in abeyance since then.
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) finds itself at the center of a policy conundrum. Its dual mandate—ensuring maximum employment and maintaining price stability—are now more difficult to balance. As 2025 unfolds, both inflation and unemployment are rising in tandem, leaving the Fed in a predicament where solving one problem risks aggravating the other.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a comprehensive defense cooperation agreement, signaling a renewed phase in their long-standing partnership. While both countries already shared cultural, religious, and economic ties, this pact gives structured shape to their defense relationship, covering military training, defense production, intelligence sharing, and joint exercises.
Recently India has officially nominated the Sarnath to the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2025-26 year. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is planning to place a new plaque crediting Babu Jagat Singh for first excavating it in 1787-88. Presently, Jonathan Duncan, a British Indologist, is credited to have first reported this site in 1798.
INDIAN EXPRESS newspaper, especially the editorial section, covers a wide range of topics that are really relevant to the UPSC CSE syllabus. It helps to inculcate a dynamic approach in mains answer writing and fetch good marks.
Here we will analyze three different pages of INDIAN EXPRESS newspaper that can help aspirants in dealing with current burning issues. These pages are – Explained, Editorials, and Ideas.
At the top of the editorial page, under the WORLDLY WISE section a quote related to issues covered in the below editorials get mentioned every day. Aspirants can use those quotes to enrich their answers.
Besides these above sections you can keep yourself updated on what to read on a daily basis from INDIAN EXPRESS you can click on the link below –
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