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Asked 10 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2022 · 108 total marks
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The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them ?
2022GS-310 marks
The increase in life expectancy in the country has led to newer health challenges in the community. What are those challenges and what steps need to be taken to meet them ?
Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?
2020GS-315 marks
Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?
Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.
2019GS-310 marks
Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.
How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?
2018GS-315 marks
How are the principles followed by the NITI Aayog different from those followed by the erstwhile Planning Commission in India?
Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
2016GS-312.5 marks
Justify the need for FDI for the development of the Indian economy. Why there is gap between MOUs signed and actual FDIs? Suggest remedial steps to be taken for increasing actual FDIs in India.
Craze for gold in Indians have led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of Gold Monetization Scheme.
2015GS-312.5 marks
Craze for gold in Indians have led to a surge in import of gold in recent years and put pressure on balance of payments and external value of rupee. In view of this, examine the merits of Gold Monetization Scheme.
Foreign direct investment in the defence sector is now said to be liberalised. What influence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?
2014GS-312.5 marks
Foreign direct investment in the defence sector is now said to be liberalised. What influence this is expected to have on Indian defence and economy in the short and long run?
Discussion the rationale for introducing Good and services tax in India. Bring out critically the reasons for delay in roll out for its regime.
2013GS-310 marks
Discussion the rationale for introducing Good and services tax in India. Bring out critically the reasons for delay in roll out for its regime.
Discuss the impact of FDI entry into multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy.
2013GS-35 marks
Discuss the impact of FDI entry into multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy.
Though India allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in what is called multi brand retail through joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI even after a year, has not picket up. Discuss the reasons.
2013GS-35 marks
Though India allowed foreign direct investment (FDI) in what is called multi brand retail through joint venture route in September 2012, the FDI even after a year, has not picket up. Discuss the reasons.