Introduction to Public Administration or UPSC 2024-25 By Byomkesh Sir
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Adda 247 offers demo classes in public administration to help students score well in GS Portion, with a focus on economy, politics, and governance, for quick and effective preparation. The Finance Commission in India, currently chaired by Nand Kishore Singh, plays a crucial role in managing financial matters, including tax allocation between the Central and State governments, with significant impacts on development projects and funding distribution.
Insights
- Public administration classes by Adda 247 aim to help students score well in GS Portion by providing a concise syllabus ideal for quick preparation, making it an easy subject to excel in compared to others.
- The Finance Commission, chaired by Nand Kishore Singh until 2026, plays a crucial role in managing India's financial matters, including tax allocation between the Central and State Governments, advising the President, and providing grants during natural disasters, with members appointed by the President every five years.
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What topics are covered in public administration classes?
Public administration classes cover economy, politics, and governance.
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Summary
00:00
"Public Administration Demo Classes for GS Portion"
- Adda 247 is hosting demo classes for children interested in public administration.
- Demo classes are available for public administration, with a focus on GS Portion.
- Public administration demo classes aim to help students score 70-80 marks.
- The GS Portion covers topics like economy, politics, and governance.
- Public administration is considered an easy topic for scoring well.
- The syllabus for public administration is short, making it ideal for quick preparation.
- Students from various backgrounds, like B.Tech, medical, commerce, or science, can benefit from public administration.
- Public administration can help students score higher with less effort compared to other subjects.
- The Finance Commission is a crucial part of the Indian financial system.
- The Finance Commission was established in 1951, with the current 15th Commission running until 2026, chaired by Nand Kishore Singh.
18:39
"US President appoints Finance Commission members"
- Members of the Finance Commission are appointed by the US President and may also resign from their positions.
- The Finance Commission consists of five members, with the chairman requiring experience in the Public Affairs Committee.
- The chairman of the Finance Commission is usually the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), such as C Rangarajan.
- The remaining four members of the Finance Commission must have expertise in finance and accounts, with one member being a judge from any High Court.
- Currently, there are 25 High Courts in India, with the most recent addition being Amravati in 2019.
- The Finance Commission members must possess knowledge of finance, accounting, and administration to effectively manage financial matters.
- The Finance Commission deals with the Consolidated Fund of India, which includes the collection of taxes and funds for developmental activities.
- The Commission also handles the Contingency Fund and provides grants in aid during natural disasters.
- An important function of the Finance Commission is the division of taxes between the Central Government and State Government.
- The Commission determines the allocation of taxes on various goods and services, ensuring a fair distribution between the Center and the States.
38:02
Tax Allocation and Funding by Finance Commission
- Taxes paid by individuals are used by the government for various purposes.
- The division of taxes between the central and state governments is 50% each.
- The Finance Commission decides the allocation of taxes between the central and state governments.
- The central government provides free funding to states for various development projects.
- The Finance Commission advises the President on financial matters.
- The President is not obligated to follow the advice of the Finance Commission.
- The Finance Commission can also provide funds for the development of Panchayats and Municipalities.
- The State Government is responsible for the development of Panchayats and Municipalities.
- The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of taxes between the central and state governments.
- The Finance Commission consists of a Chairman and four members appointed by the President every five years.
55:12
Finance Commissions: Roles, Members, and History
- Unsound mind is acceptable if it is in discharge, insolvent in discharge, solvent if approved insolvent.
- Corruption involvement can lead to removal from a post.
- State Finance Commission deals with taxes, duties, tolls, and fees at the state level.
- Central Finance Commission started in 1951, with various chairmen over the years.
- The 15th Finance Commission was formed in November 2017 for five fiscal years.
- Nand Kishore Singh chaired the 15th Finance Commission, with full-time members Ajay Narayan Jha, Ashok Lahiri, and Anoop Singh.
- Part-time members of the 15th Finance Commission include Ramesh Chand and Shaktikanta Das.
- Shaktikanta Das, former RBI Governor, has a high probability of becoming the Chairman of the Finance Commission.
- The 14th Finance Commission was chaired by YV Reddy, a former RBI Governor.
- The 13th Finance Commission was chaired by Vijay Kelkar from 2010 to 2015, with its headquarters in New Delhi.
01:14:02
"Public Administration Studies: GS Matches and Mentorship"
- The speaker offers guidance on public administration studies, emphasizing the simplicity of the topic and the relevance to the syllabus, with a focus on GS matches.
- A new batch targeting 2024 and 2025 has been created, with classes running from 4 to 6 PM and 8 to 10 PM, offering a maximum discount with the code BYOM.
- The speaker, with a Master's Degree from Delhi School of Economics, provides mentorship and teaches history, political geography, and economics, offering a holistic approach to learning.
- A CSIR batch is available for Rs 3999, with the legendary Muha Pack providing mentorship, live classes, recorded classes, test series, and more, all accessible through the Adda 247 app with the code BYOM.
