Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 May 2022
Contents
- Supreme Court’s ruling on GST deepens the churn in the tax regime
- Understanding the nature of US-Taiwan Relations
Supreme Court’s Ruling on GST Deepens the Churn in the Tax Regime
Context
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the decisions taken by the GST Council are merely recommendations with “persuasive value” and are not binding.
Relevance
GS-II: Appointment to various Constitutional Posts, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
Dimensions of the Article
- GST as an Advisory Body
- Implications of the Judgement
- Way Forward
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Understanding the Nature of US-Taiwan Relations
Context
The US President made a controversial statement on whether the US will come to the aid of Taiwan militarily in case of an invasion by China.
Relevance
GS-II: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
Dimensions of the Article
- What is the Taiwan issue?
- Game Changer: Cold War Affiliations
- The US and One-China Principle
- Rise of Taiwan
- How has the US’s stance on the Taiwan question evolved vis-à-vis China?
- Why is the issue significant today?
- Why is China so obsessed with Taiwan?
- Is US strategy towards Taiwan witnessing a major transformation?
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