What is Cess? – UPSC Prelims
Cess A cess is an earmarked tax that is collected for a specific purpose and ought to be spent only […]
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Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) – UPSC Prelims
The Union Cabinet approves the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN). This program will ensure access to universal & affordable
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FDI in Insurance Sector – UPSC Prelims
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Insurance Act, 1938. It will increase the foreign direct investment
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Contingency Funds of RBI – UPSC Prelims
RBI’s risk provision accounts: The RBI’s main risk provision accounts are-: Contingency Fund(CF): This is a specific provision meant for meeting
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Monetary Policy – UPSC Prelims
Monetary Policy It is the macroeconomic policy laid down by the central bank. It involves management of money supply and interest
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Blank-cheque company – UPSC Prelims
About Blank-cheque Company: A Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), or a blank-cheque company, is an entity specifically set up with the
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Type of Trade Agreements – UPSC Prelims
Free Trade Agreement (FTA): A free trade agreement is an agreement in which two or more countries agree to provide preferential
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Brent and WTI Crude Price – UPSC Prelims
Difference between Brent and WTI Origin: Brent crude oil originates from oil fields in the North Sea between the Shetland Islands and Norway.
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Disinvestment – UPSC Prelims
Disinvestment means sale or liquidation of assets by the government, usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or other fixed assets.
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Domestically Systemically Important Insurers – UPSC Prelims
Domestic Systemically Important Insurers The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), General Insurance Corporation of India and The New India Assurance Co have been