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13th Finance Commission Chairman called for GST Reform
Context The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced in India in 2017, is characterized by multiple tax rates and a compensation cess on certain goods
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 Context • The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is in the process of reviewing the functioning
SC Expanded Scope of Articles 14 and 21
In News The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change”.
Shukre Panel on Maratha Quota
Context The Panel under Justice Sunil B Shukre has found an “alarming” rise in the girl-child marriage rate within the Marathas, in response to the
Association of Democratic Reforms Data on MPs
Context: Recently, the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) scrutinized the affidavits of the sitting MPs and revealed several sitting MPs with criminal charges. Criminalisation of
Indulekha Painting of Ravi Varma
Context Recently, the first true copy of the painting ‘Indulekha’ by the legendary artist Raja Ravi Varma was unveiled on the occasion of his 176th