Government Budgeting

2017 · Q1115 marks250 words

One of the intended objectives of the Union Budget 2017-18 is to 'transform, energise and clean India'. Analyse the measures proposed in the Budget 2017-18 to achieve the objective.

2018 · Q210 marks150 words

Comment on the important changes introduced in respect of the Long-term Capital Gains Tax (LCGT) and Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) in the Union Budget for 2018-2019.

2019 · Q110 marks150 words

Enumerate the indirect taxes which have been subsumed in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Also, comment on the revenue implications of the GST introduced in India since July 2017.

2019 · Q1215 marks250 words

The public expenditure management is a challenge to the Government of India in the context of budget making during the post-liberalization period. Clarify it.

2020 · Q1215 marks250 words

Explain the rationale behind the Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Act of 2017. How has COVID-19 impacted the GST compensation fund and created new federal tensions?

2021 · Q210 marks150 words

Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.

2024 · Q110 marks150 words

Examine the pattern and trend of public expenditure on social services in the post-reforms period in India. To what extent this has been in consonance with achieving the objective of inclusive growth?

2025 · Q1115 marks250 words

Explain how the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) can be used as a tool for assessing the fiscal performance of states in India. In what way would it encourage the states to adopt prudent and sustainable fiscal policies?