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Best RuPay Credit Cards for UPI Users

India is going cashless, and in that spirit, RuPay cards were developed. They are payment cards made to promote cashless transactions and financial inclusivity. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched them in 2012, and currently, over 1,100 banks issue RuPay cards. RuPay cards became even more popular after they were linked with UPI, with issuance growing to 30% from a mere 5% in 2022-23. Using these cards, you can make payments to multiple merchants and online platforms. They support various services such as:

Macro Moves

2 Weeks Into Budget 2024: The Impact on the Stock Market

Indian Stock Markets have been on a wild ride in the two weeks following the announcement of the Union Budget for the year 2024. The initial reaction has been both optimistic and mixed, but a bit of scepticism is evident as investors continue to assess and analyse the budget's effects and the direction of the stock market.

Legal

Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

While studying the Indian Contract Act, 1872, we come across a lot of agreements, and while understanding about it, these two terms - "unlawful agreement" and "illegal agreement", often make us scratch our heads and become a topic of discussion.

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How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

The Indian Evidence Act decides what evidence can be used in Indian courts for both civil and criminal cases. But now the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is a game-changer for India's criminal laws, replacing the old Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (IEA) with modern and new provisions. It officially came into effect on 1st July 2024 after getting the nod from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Brand Games

Is Google Play Facing Competition? Indus Appstore’s Entry in India

When you look at the history pages, inventions have been done based on two scenarios:

Big Shots

Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

One brand that has been satisfying India’s cravings for namkeen (savoury snacks) and sweet delights for more than three generations is Haldiram's. After turning its plain Bikaner ki Bhujia into a bestseller, Haldiram's now caters to over 80 countries.

Legal

Constitutional Bodies In India (Part 2): Powers and Functions

Let's pick up where we left off in Part 1, in which we have talked about constitutional bodies like the UPSC, the Attorney General of India, etc and their important roles and responsibilities. In Part 2, we'll get to know more about these bodies and their powers and a fun trick to help you remember them easily. Let's continue!

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Funds of the Government of India

Do you know where the President of India and the judges of the Supreme Court/High Courts get their salaries and pensions from? Or if someone invests in schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, where does that deposited money go? Well, the answers to these questions lie in the detailed system of government funds that keep our country running.

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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

For a country to be successful, the government needs to be responsible for how it spends public money. If the government asks for ₹ 700 crore in Parliament for a welfare scheme, we deserve to know if that money was actually used for that scheme or diverted elsewhere. After all, the government uses our money—we are the ones paying taxes.

Big Shots

Mahindra & Mahindra ₹37,000 Crore Plan to Defeat Maruti Suzuki & Others

₹9.6 lakh crore-worth automobile sector in India is heating up, and all the top players are raring to be the best. Amidst the competition, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is planning something major with an infusion of ₹37,000 crore into its business.

Legal

Bar Council Enrolment Fees: ₹ 750/- Fixed

Becoming an advocate in India involves several steps. One needs to get a law degree and pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). An important step in this process is enrolling with the State Bar Council in your state, which gives a certificate of enrolment to start practising law in the courts.

Stock Market

Gold Price Forecast: What's Driving the Rally and What's Next?

In recent months, the price of gold has experienced a significant uptrend, propelled by ongoing global tensions. After stagnating around the ₹64,000 mark from December 2023 to February 2024, gold prices began to surge starting in March. March 2024 saw gold reaching a historic high of ₹70,000, followed by another record peak of ₹76,000 in the same month, with no signs of slowing down.

Big Shots

Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything

A conglomerate with a rich 127-year-old history, Godrej Group will be dissected in two parts as part of a family settlement. It is a sweet word for “batwara” in the business sector, where the assets are divided among heirs.

Big Shots

Can Tesla Disrupt India's Auto Industry?

The race to adopt technology or protect the environment, done together if possible, has begun. This brand new desire of human beings brought forth the wonderful manufacturing of Electric Vehicles, aka EVs. Interestingly, India has emerged as the 3rd largest market for the automobile industry with the most demand and supply.

Big Shots

When is ICICI Securities Delisting & Why?

ICICI Bank is in the process of delisting its subsidiary, ICICI Securities, from the stock exchanges. This means the shares of the securities broking and merchant banking subsidiary of ICICI Bank will no longer be publicly traded.

Legal

Why were 30 Crore Voters Missing in the 2019 Elections?

India has many voters, approximately 94 crores this year, but many didn't vote in the last Lok Sabha Election of 2019. This made the Election Commission of India (ECI) work harder to get them to vote. ECI wants to increase the voter turnout to 75% this year. They noticed that many urban people, young voters, and migrants didn't vote last time, about 30 crore of them.

Legal

Model Code of Conduct - All You Need To Know

India runs the world's biggest election with more than 97 crore voters. And just before elections, photos/videos of political candidates distributing cash, liquor, or even saari to influence voters can be seen on the internet. Such incidents challenge the fairness and credibility of democratic elections.

Stock Market

How to Benefit from India's Renewable Energy Sector?

4 is the lucky number for India when it comes to the renewable sector. Wonder why? Well, India stands in the 4th position in the world in the following areas:

Best RuPay Credit Cards for UPI Users

2 Weeks Into Budget 2024: The Impact on the Stock Market

Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

Is Google Play Facing Competition? Indus Appstore’s Entry in India

Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

Constitutional Bodies In India (Part 2): Powers and Functions

Funds of the Government of India

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

Mahindra & Mahindra ₹37,000 Crore Plan to Defeat Maruti Suzuki & Others

Bar Council Enrolment Fees: ₹ 750/- Fixed

Gold Price Forecast: What's Driving the Rally and What's Next?

Godrej Goes Solo: How the Family Business Split Will Change Everything

Can Tesla Disrupt India's Auto Industry?

When is ICICI Securities Delisting & Why?

Why were 30 Crore Voters Missing in the 2019 Elections?

Model Code of Conduct - All You Need To Know

How to Benefit from India's Renewable Energy Sector?

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