Public Economics

Public Economics

Study of economic efficiency, distribution and government economic policy.

Developed out of the original political economy of JS Mill and David Ricardo. It is a very important branch of economics because of the foundation it provides for practical policy analysis.

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23.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Organic prasad at Char Dham, other temples   Uttarakhand Chief Minister TS Rawat on Friday launched organic prasad scheme aimed at popularising the locally produced food grains in the form of prasads to be made available on the Char Dham circuit and later in the 625 temples dotting the state.   He said … Read more 23.02.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

12-13.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   U’khand first to execute state component plan’   Officials in the State have claimed that Uttarakhand has become the first State to execute the State component plan under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). According to information provided by officials, under the PMKVY, the training of 60 youths has been started in … Read more 12-13.11.17 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

The Peshwas

            1713-20   Balaji Vishwanath Shahu appointed him as the Peshwa.     1720-40   Baji Rao I Baji Rao I succeded who was the most charismatic leader in             Maratha history after Shivaji.He conquered Malwa, Bundelkhand             & even … Read more The Peshwas

INDIAN PUBLIC FINANCE

Indian Public Finance Value Added Tax Under the constitution the States have the exclusive power to tax sales and purchases of goods other than newspapers There are however defects of sales tax It is regressive in nature. Families with low income a larger proportion of their income as sales tax. Has a cascading effect – … Read more INDIAN PUBLIC FINANCE

16.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs

Uttarakhand   350 Jan Aushadhi Kendras to come up across Uttarakhand.   Under the Centre’s initiative to promote generic medicines across the nation, the department of pharamaceuticals has decided to open 350 Jan Aushadhi Kendrasin Uttarakhand. The department will be offering 600 medicines and 54 surgical items at affordable prices at the new centres. Uttarakhand has … Read more 16.07.17 Uttarakhand Current Affairs

Mauryan Empire :- Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusar, Ashoka and his Dhamma; Decline of Mauryan Empire; Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural life etc. in Mauryan period.

  Foundation of the Mauryan Empire: The foundation of the Maurya Empire in 321 B.C. by Chandragupta Maurya was a unique event in history. Particularly in view of the fact that it was found shortly after Alexander’s victorious campaigns in North-West India during 327 B.C. – 325 B.C. There is no unanimity with regard to … Read more Mauryan Empire :- Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusar, Ashoka and his Dhamma; Decline of Mauryan Empire; Political, Social, Economic, and Cultural life etc. in Mauryan period.

06.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   LED bulbs illuminate govt building on r- day   The state chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh said that LED bulbs would be used for Republic Day illumination of the  government buildings. He gave this instruction while taking a review meeting of the preparations of the Republic Day celebrations at the Secretariat.   He … Read more 06.01.18 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

Water Resources : Availability

  Water is a prime natural resource, a basic human need and a precious national asset. Planning, development and management of water resources need to be governed by national perspectives. India accounts for about 2.45 per cent of world’s surface area, 4 per cent of the world’s water resources and about 16 per cent of … Read more Water Resources : Availability

03/04-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs

UTTARAKHAND   Wild water week organised to promote winter tourism, a major step forward   In an attempt to promote winter tourism in the State, a unique ‘Wild Water Week’ organised in Rudraprayag district under the joint aegis of ‘Uttaranchal Kayaking Canoeing and Rafting Association’ and ‘Ganga Kayak School’.   Many river-based competitions during the … Read more 03/04-12-2017 Uttarakhand (UKPCS) Current Affairs