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The constitutional limits on arrest
GS-II: Indian Polity & Constitution | Fundamental Rights | Personal Liberty | Criminal Justice System | Judiciary Context Legal Safeguards Against Arbitrary Arrest Arrest…
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Europe’s AI rules may become India’s opportunity
GS-III: Science & Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Regulation | IT Industry | International Trade Context o Prohibits certain AI systems. o Regulates high-risk…
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Transparency as the Foundation of the Doctor–Patient Relationship
GS-II: Health | Government Policies & Interventions | Governance | Transparency & Accountability | Social Issues Context Three Layers of Trust in Healthcare Need…
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Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is one of India’s major indirect-tax reforms. Introduced on 1 July 2017, it brought several central and state…
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Taxation Structure in India
India has a federal taxation system in which the Union Government, State Governments and local bodies levy taxes according to powers provided by the…
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Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
The National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in 2017, making it India’s key source of regular data on employment,…
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Unemployment in India
Unemployment is one of the most important challenges facing India’s economy because employment determines not only household income but also economic security, social mobility…
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Jobless Growth in India
Economic growth is generally expected to create more employment. However, an economy can grow rapidly without generating jobs at the same pace. This situation…
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Liberalisation in India
Introduction Liberalisation means reducing unnecessary government restrictions on economic activities and giving greater freedom to private businesses and foreign investors. It aims to make…
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Inclusive Growth in India
Introduction Inclusive growth means economic growth that creates opportunities for a wide section of society and ensures that the benefits of development reach different…
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