Bombay Natural History Society (BHNS)
BNHS is one of the largest non-governmental organisations in India engaged in conservation and biodiversity research. It was founded on […]
Prelims
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Economic Survey : State’s performance
There has been an improvement in the financial position of states over the last few years. The average revenue deficit
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Economic Survey : Universal Basic Income
Advocates the concept of UBI as an alternative to the various social welfare schemes in an effort to reduce poverty.
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Economic Survey : Taxation
Prescribes cut in individual Income Tax rates, real estate stamp duties. IT net could be widened gradually by encompassing all
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Economic Survey : Labour Migration
Facts: According to Economic Survey 2016-17, the inter-state migration of workers in India has increased substantially to 90 lakh annually
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Economic Survey : Inflation
The average consumer price index (CPI) inflation rate declined to 4.9% in 2015-16 from 5.9% in 2014-15. CPI-based core inflation
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Economic Survey : Growth Forecasts
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2016-17 pegged at 6.5%, down from 7.6% in last fiscal 2015-16. Economic growth
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Economic Survey : Fiscal Deficit
Implementation of muted tax receipts, wage hike to put pressure on fiscal deficit in 2017-18. For fiscal health of the
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Economic Survey : Demonetisation
The adverse impact of demonetisation on GDP growth will be transitional. It will affect growth rate by 0.25-0.5%, but
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Economic Survey : Banking
Suggests setting up public sector asset rehabilitation agency (PSARA) to take charge of large bad loans in banks. With