There is a need for the government to address the root causes and implement effective measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of black money and promote inclusive and sustainable economic development. Critically examine.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
5. There is a need for the government to address the root causes and implement effective measures to mitigate the adverse impacts of black money and promote inclusive and sustainable economic development. Critically examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable. Key Demand of the question: To write about the menace of black money, its impact and measures needed to end it. Directive word: Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin by giving context of black money in India. Body: First, write about the challenges faced in tackling the issue of black money. Next, write about the various measures undertaken to tackle black money in India – Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), etc. Also, write about the limitations in ending black money menace. Next, write about the impact of black money on various facets. Next, write about the measures that are needed to end black money menace in the country. Conclusion: Conclude with a way forward.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the menace of black money, its impact and measures needed to end it.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context of black money in India.
First, write about the challenges faced in tackling the issue of black money.
Next, write about the various measures undertaken to tackle black money in India – Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015, Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs), etc. Also, write about the limitations in ending black money menace.
Next, write about the impact of black money on various facets.
Next, write about the measures that are needed to end black money menace in the country.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.