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CESS

AboutCess: What It Is? A cess is a specialized, targeted tax levied by the government over and above basic taxes to generate revenue for a specific, pre-determined purpose (e.g., education, road development, worker welfare).Read More

The Sijimali Bauxite Mine

Context: Recent violent clashes between tribal villagers and police in Odisha’s Rayagada district have left dozens injured following protests against the construction of an approach road for the Sijimali bauxite mine.Read More

Abortion Law in India

Context: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment permitting a woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, prioritizing reproductive autonomy over fetal viability. The ruling, led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, sets a significantRead More