Demonetization: A Move much Needed - Part 2

In Part 1 of this series we learned a lot about black money , the problem it brings to our country and how this one move can help better the situation. The advantages of this move are still the need of discussion. Lets see it and as a youth of the country who is getting ready for protecting the nation , what you feel about it would also add weight to the flow of discussion. Put in your relevant comments and add to the knowledge base.

Demonetization: A Move much Needed - Part 1

8^th Novemeber, 2016, the day which will be remembered in the history of India for one of the biggest financial decisions, ever taken.  Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared war on Black Money and came with the sudden move of demonetizing the 500 and 1000 Rupee notes. The move planned with such wit and timing that depositors of Black Money were given no window of opportunity to invest that money in the capital markets. With the taxman having the time of his life coming after people depositing piles of cash in their homes, news of notes found in drain, and burned in bundles have become common.

GST - The game changer or One nation one tax : Part 2

In part 1 of this series we collected the basic information about the GST, various types and there befit that it will bring to the various stakeholders. In this article we will dive deeply and would see how various rates are settled so that it becomes a game changer by applying one tax slab across the nation.

GST - The game changer or One nation one tax: Part 1

What is GST - it is a simplified tax structure applied on goods and services. It is a version of Value added tax levied at all points in the supply chain. It would be applicable on supply of goods or services as against the prevailing system of tax on the manufacture of goods or on sales of goods or on provision of services. It would be a destination based tax as against the existing system of origin based tax.

What is apt > IWT or MFN or Surgical strikes?

Indus Water Treaty, MFN status, and armed action –India’s multi-pronged response to Pakistan after the Uri incident .Friends a lighter view on this and how it affects? Is the time really come to review the Indus Water treaty and take all these actions?

CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic corridor - Part 2

In Part 1 of this series we saw all about where the corridor extends and how its strategically important for both the countries including China and Pakistan. But all that looks good is not easy to achieve there there might be certain problems in the way, no doubt it will make the two countries better with this project. Lets see what all could be there.

CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic corridor - Part 1

The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a ongoing development megaproject which aims to connect Gwadar Port in south-western Pakistan to China’s north-western autonomous region of Xinjiang. It will connect these two ports via a network of highways, railways and pipelines to transport oil and gas. It will run for 3000 KMs and is very important for the relations between China and Pakistan.

SSB GD Series: Is Censorship needed in Entertainment Industry?

The entertainment industry is one of the most profitable industries in India. This is one industry, which would always stay in market and would never fade away. It entertains the viewers, particularly the youth and earns billions in return. It is something, which cannot be chained or put under restrictions; well at least it seems so. But with the censor board in power even the entertainment industry seems to be bounded thus preventing the fine works of various actors and directors to see the light of the day.

Top 5 terrorist organisations operating from Pakistan

After the terrorist attack in Punjab’s Gurdaspur, the focus has once again shifted to Pakistan and its state sponsored terrorism. The attack has cost 8 lives including a SP rank officer. Home Minister Rajnath Singh has already informed the Parliament that the terrorists came from Pakistan. Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI has, for a long time, used terrorist networks to carry out covert operations in India, Kashmir being a regular target.

A Law not so Gay

A recent report in a news paper has said that a record 1148 criminal cases have been registered last year under section 377 on the penal code. This section of Indian Penal Code declares any carnal intercourse which is not natural as against the law. 

The Governemnt announcement on OROP

The Government of India has finally listened to the demands of the veterans of One rank One pension. Under this demand the government should assign money in order to provide uniform pension to the veterans with respect to the pension of the defense service-men retiring currently.

India’s Turn To Learn From The Migrant Crisis In Europe

What is happening in the central regions of the planet?

 Europe is facing its worst refugee crisis since World War 2, refugees mainly from the Middle East (Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan) and North African Regions are seeking asylum in the apparently safer regions of Eastern Europe. The world has witnessed horrifying images of refugees risking their lives just to get a glimpse of safety, people are taking dangerous sea journeys across the Mediterranean to reach Europe, losing their own live or lives of their near and dear ones.

                             

SSB GD Series: Should India Have A National Language?

India is a land of diversity. Unlike other countries in the world, this country is not bounded by religion. We find people belonging to various religions, tribes and castes living together in peace and harmony. Some speak hindi or punajabi , malyalam or Marathi while other speak Tamil, Telgu , Kannad, Assamese. India has 22 official languages while the number of mother tongues spoken in the country is 1652, such is the diversity of the country and this is what makes it beautiful and unique. 

General Awareness Series: What's new in Indo-Bangladesh Relations

Bangladesh and India are two of the major players of SAARC since the beginning. Both the nations are the most populous countries in the subcontinent. Since the formation of Bangladesh in the East Pakistan Liberation War of 1971, India has played a major role in the politics of Bangladesh. Our relations with our eastern neighbour has been one mostly of peace, though there have been places of discord and discontent.

SSB GD Series : Though Polythene is hazardous but still not banned in India

Introduced in the late 1970’s in America the polythene bags got immediately popular among the masses. The bags served a variety of purpose and were seen as means to ease out day to day lives of people. The concept gained popularity worldwide only to prove out as a cancer for the planet.

SSB GD Series :Do Indian youth Act or React - Part 2

In Part 1 of this series the plot was set and it was told that India is a developing country and we need to develop it by developing the youth who normally conducts a lot of mistakes, or crimes because of the effects of certain policies or the laws and this might bring India in backward state. We as youth also need to develop along with the country, we need to change our thought process and should be willing to work truthfully for our nation. The time is not far off when India again will be a golden bird. Lets see how this could be done.

SSB GD Series :Do Indian youth Act or React - Part 1

India is a land of diversity. A number of religions find it as their home. People of different caste, community, and ethnicity live together here; no other country in the world has much diversity as India has. It’s a beautiful country, developing day by day. Today we have made remarkable developments in every sphere of life, and with this pace that day where India will become a superpower in not far away.

SSB GD Series: Is India’s Agni 5 Enough?

Critical analysis of the Indian missile and comparison with peer nations

With the development of Agni 5, India joined the club of nations which possessed Inter continental Ballistic Missiles. The Agni 5 is the latest missile in the Agni series and is stated to have a strike range of 5000 Km. However analysis by the Chinese state that the missile is capable of hitting targets at distances greater than 8000 Km. The missile is developed indigenous and is developed under the original Integrated Guided Missile Development Program. Lets look at the features of the missile, which makes it stand out from other missiles of the Agni series and what India needs to keep in mind if it plans to counter its counterparts.

SSB GD Series: Net Neutrality: Who benefits? Who Pays?

Recently the words Net Neutrality have taken the media by storm. Everyday we hear some protesting against it while some in support of it. The argument is over the fact that People who pay more for internet usage will get a higher speed and access to sites and other work which involves internet whereas those who would pay less or won’t pay at all will have limited options, their speed will be limited and would not be able to able to access content which they able to access now. This has caused a huge debate among the masses as Internet is one body which should be equal for all.  The debate over whether Net Neutrality should be applied in India and the Airtel Zero program has involved some of the biggest names in Media and Internet.

SSB GD series: Will India Ever Make It To International Football?

With a population of more than 1 Billion the country should be among the top players in the world. However we are not even in the top players in Asia. Ranked 147^th in the FIFA world cup ranking, the Indian Football has only and continue to see bad days since it first started to play football. In the initial days of the game India was invited to play in the FIFA world cup, but due to the players playing bare feet and travelling all the way through sea, AIFA (All India Football Association) rejected the offer, an opportunity they should never have missed.