Daily Analysis of 'The Hindu' - 15th March, 2020 | Additional Study Material for UPSC PDF Download

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A A L Y S A L I N S
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News Articles
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C B T D H
1 GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
2 Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked by ?3 a litre 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
3 Congress slams hike in duty on petrol, diesel 9 9 11 9
4 Pass low crude oil price benefit to people, Chadha tells Central govt. - - 7 -
5 ‘It’s wrong to presume that mergers will solve banks’ woes’ 11 11 13 11
6 The time is right for OneHealth science 13 13 15 13
7 Heat stress may impact over 1.2 billion people annually by 2100: study 13 13 15 13
8 Zoonotic alarmbells - 2 - -
9 KFD under check in Wayanad - 2 - -
10 Alappuzha duck farmers a worried lot - 2 - -
11 500 birds culled in pockets of Malappuram 6 5 8 -
12 Practice cum Revision - MCQs
The Hindu News Analysis – 15
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March 2020 
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A A L Y S A L I N S
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News Articles
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C B T D H
1 GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
2 Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked by ?3 a litre 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
3 Congress slams hike in duty on petrol, diesel 9 9 11 9
4 Pass low crude oil price benefit to people, Chadha tells Central govt. - - 7 -
5 ‘It’s wrong to presume that mergers will solve banks’ woes’ 11 11 13 11
6 The time is right for OneHealth science 13 13 15 13
7 Heat stress may impact over 1.2 billion people annually by 2100: study 13 13 15 13
8 Zoonotic alarmbells - 2 - -
9 KFD under check in Wayanad - 2 - -
10 Alappuzha duck farmers a worried lot - 2 - -
11 500 birds culled in pockets of Malappuram 6 5 8 -
12 Practice cum Revision - MCQs
The Hindu News Analysis – 15
th
March 2020 
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q1. Consider the following statements
with reference to GST Council
1. It is a statutory body constituted by
President of India.
2. GST Council makes
recommendations to the Union
and State Government on issues
related to Goods and Services Tax.
Which among the above statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
GST Council : Article 279 A (4)
• The Council will make recommendations to the
Union and the States
o on important issues related to GST, like the
goods and services that may be subjected
or exempted from GST.
o model GST Laws, principles that govern
Place of Supply, threshold limits, GST rates
including the floor rates with bands, special
rates for raising additional resources during
natural calamities/disasters, special
provisions for certain States, etc.
GST Council : Article 279 A
• Constitutional body, constituted by President
• for making recommendations to the Union and State
Government on issues related to Goods and Service
Tax as per the 101
st
Constitutional Amendment Act.
• The GST council shall consist
o Union Finance Minister as its Chairperson.
o Members of the council
o Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or
Finance
o the Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or
any other Minister nominated by each State
Government.
o “state”- also include UT with legislature.
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A A L Y S A L I N S
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News Articles
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C B T D H
1 GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
2 Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked by ?3 a litre 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
3 Congress slams hike in duty on petrol, diesel 9 9 11 9
4 Pass low crude oil price benefit to people, Chadha tells Central govt. - - 7 -
5 ‘It’s wrong to presume that mergers will solve banks’ woes’ 11 11 13 11
6 The time is right for OneHealth science 13 13 15 13
7 Heat stress may impact over 1.2 billion people annually by 2100: study 13 13 15 13
8 Zoonotic alarmbells - 2 - -
9 KFD under check in Wayanad - 2 - -
10 Alappuzha duck farmers a worried lot - 2 - -
11 500 birds culled in pockets of Malappuram 6 5 8 -
12 Practice cum Revision - MCQs
The Hindu News Analysis – 15
th
March 2020 
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q1. Consider the following statements
with reference to GST Council
1. It is a statutory body constituted by
President of India.
2. GST Council makes
recommendations to the Union
and State Government on issues
related to Goods and Services Tax.
Which among the above statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
GST Council : Article 279 A (4)
• The Council will make recommendations to the
Union and the States
o on important issues related to GST, like the
goods and services that may be subjected
or exempted from GST.
o model GST Laws, principles that govern
Place of Supply, threshold limits, GST rates
including the floor rates with bands, special
rates for raising additional resources during
natural calamities/disasters, special
provisions for certain States, etc.
GST Council : Article 279 A
• Constitutional body, constituted by President
• for making recommendations to the Union and State
Government on issues related to Goods and Service
Tax as per the 101
st
Constitutional Amendment Act.
• The GST council shall consist
o Union Finance Minister as its Chairperson.
o Members of the council
o Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or
Finance
o the Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or
any other Minister nominated by each State
Government.
o “state”- also include UT with legislature.
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A A L Y S A L I N S
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News Articles
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C B T D H
1 GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
2 Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked by ?3 a litre 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
3 Congress slams hike in duty on petrol, diesel 9 9 11 9
4 Pass low crude oil price benefit to people, Chadha tells Central govt. - - 7 -
5 ‘It’s wrong to presume that mergers will solve banks’ woes’ 11 11 13 11
6 The time is right for OneHealth science 13 13 15 13
7 Heat stress may impact over 1.2 billion people annually by 2100: study 13 13 15 13
8 Zoonotic alarmbells - 2 - -
9 KFD under check in Wayanad - 2 - -
10 Alappuzha duck farmers a worried lot - 2 - -
11 500 birds culled in pockets of Malappuram 6 5 8 -
12 Practice cum Revision - MCQs
The Hindu News Analysis – 15
th
March 2020 
15-03-2020
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Practice Question – Prelims
Q1. Consider the following statements
with reference to GST Council
1. It is a statutory body constituted by
President of India.
2. GST Council makes
recommendations to the Union
and State Government on issues
related to Goods and Services Tax.
Which among the above statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
GST Council : Article 279 A (4)
• The Council will make recommendations to the
Union and the States
o on important issues related to GST, like the
goods and services that may be subjected
or exempted from GST.
o model GST Laws, principles that govern
Place of Supply, threshold limits, GST rates
including the floor rates with bands, special
rates for raising additional resources during
natural calamities/disasters, special
provisions for certain States, etc.
GST Council : Article 279 A
• Constitutional body, constituted by President
• for making recommendations to the Union and State
Government on issues related to Goods and Service
Tax as per the 101
st
Constitutional Amendment Act.
• The GST council shall consist
o Union Finance Minister as its Chairperson.
o Members of the council
o Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or
Finance
o the Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or
any other Minister nominated by each State
Government.
o “state”- also include UT with legislature.
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LPG
Kerosene
Naphtha
Butane / Propane
Bitumen & Asphalt
Furnace Oil
Light Diesel Oil
Low Sulphur Heavy Stock/ 
HPS & other Res.
Lube oil/greases
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Jelly
Transformer Oil
Waxes all types
Crude Petroleum
Petrol
High Speed Diesel 
Aviation Turbine Fuel
Liquefied Natural Gas
NON GST GOODS GST GOODS
Article 279A
(5) The Goods and Services Tax Council shall recommend the
date on which the goods and services tax be levied on
petroleum crude, high speed diesel, motor spirit (commonly
known as petrol), natural gas and aviation turbine fuel.
Duties
Petrol 
(per
litre)
High Speed 
Diesel 
(per litre)
Central 
Excise
Basic Excise Duty Rs.2.98 Rs.4.83
Special Additional 
Excise Duty
Rs.10.00
(Rs.8.00) 
Rs.4.00
(Rs.2.00)
Additional Excise 
Duty (Road and 
Infrastructure 
Cess)
Rs.10.00
(Rs.9.00)
Rs.10.00
(Rs.9.00)
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15-03-2020
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A A L Y S A L I N S
15- M A R C H - 20 20
S. 
No
News Articles
Page Number* 
C B T D H
1 GST on mobile phones hiked to 18% 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
2 Excise duty on petrol, diesel hiked by ?3 a litre 1, 8 1, 8 1, 10 1, 8
3 Congress slams hike in duty on petrol, diesel 9 9 11 9
4 Pass low crude oil price benefit to people, Chadha tells Central govt. - - 7 -
5 ‘It’s wrong to presume that mergers will solve banks’ woes’ 11 11 13 11
6 The time is right for OneHealth science 13 13 15 13
7 Heat stress may impact over 1.2 billion people annually by 2100: study 13 13 15 13
8 Zoonotic alarmbells - 2 - -
9 KFD under check in Wayanad - 2 - -
10 Alappuzha duck farmers a worried lot - 2 - -
11 500 birds culled in pockets of Malappuram 6 5 8 -
12 Practice cum Revision - MCQs
The Hindu News Analysis – 15
th
March 2020 
15-03-2020
2
Practice Question – Prelims
Q1. Consider the following statements
with reference to GST Council
1. It is a statutory body constituted by
President of India.
2. GST Council makes
recommendations to the Union
and State Government on issues
related to Goods and Services Tax.
Which among the above statements
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
GST Council : Article 279 A (4)
• The Council will make recommendations to the
Union and the States
o on important issues related to GST, like the
goods and services that may be subjected
or exempted from GST.
o model GST Laws, principles that govern
Place of Supply, threshold limits, GST rates
including the floor rates with bands, special
rates for raising additional resources during
natural calamities/disasters, special
provisions for certain States, etc.
GST Council : Article 279 A
• Constitutional body, constituted by President
• for making recommendations to the Union and State
Government on issues related to Goods and Service
Tax as per the 101
st
Constitutional Amendment Act.
• The GST council shall consist
o Union Finance Minister as its Chairperson.
o Members of the council
o Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or
Finance
o the Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or
any other Minister nominated by each State
Government.
o “state”- also include UT with legislature.
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LPG
Kerosene
Naphtha
Butane / Propane
Bitumen & Asphalt
Furnace Oil
Light Diesel Oil
Low Sulphur Heavy Stock/ 
HPS & other Res.
Lube oil/greases
Petroleum Coke
Petroleum Jelly
Transformer Oil
Waxes all types
Crude Petroleum
Petrol
High Speed Diesel 
Aviation Turbine Fuel
Liquefied Natural Gas
NON GST GOODS GST GOODS
Article 279A
(5) The Goods and Services Tax Council shall recommend the
date on which the goods and services tax be levied on
petroleum crude, high speed diesel, motor spirit (commonly
known as petrol), natural gas and aviation turbine fuel.
Duties
Petrol 
(per
litre)
High Speed 
Diesel 
(per litre)
Central 
Excise
Basic Excise Duty Rs.2.98 Rs.4.83
Special Additional 
Excise Duty
Rs.10.00
(Rs.8.00) 
Rs.4.00
(Rs.2.00)
Additional Excise 
Duty (Road and 
Infrastructure 
Cess)
Rs.10.00
(Rs.9.00)
Rs.10.00
(Rs.9.00)
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