Mohammed Kudrati

Mohammed Kudrati

Mohammed is a post-graduate in economics from the University of Mumbai, and enjoys working at the junction of data and policy. His specialisations include data analysis and political economy and he previously catered to the computational data analytical requirements of US-based pharmaceutical clients.

BJP Lost 36 Seats In Delhi By Close Margins? Bogus Numbers Go Viral
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BJP Lost 36 Seats In Delhi By Close Margins? Bogus Numbers Go Viral

BOOM found that claims that the BJP has lost 36 seats with a margin of less than 2,000 votes is not backed by EC data

13 Feb 2020 2:24 AM GMT
Not Taken Any Decision On Nationwide NRC: Lok Sabha Reply
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Not Taken Any Decision On Nationwide NRC: Lok Sabha Reply

These clarifications to Parliament comes amid intense protests again the CAA, NRC and NPR trio across the country.

4 Feb 2020 11:32 AM GMT
Union Budget 2020: The 5 Things To Watch Out For
Budget News

Union Budget 2020: The 5 Things To Watch Out For

From changes to the income tax slab to newer rural schemes, all eyes are on the Finance Minister on February 1.

31 Jan 2020 10:02 AM GMT
Budget Glossary #4: What Is The Appropriation Bill?
Budget Glossary

Budget Glossary #4: What Is The Appropriation Bill?

The Appropriation Bill, when approved by Parliament, grants the Union the permission to spend from the Consolidated Fund

29 Jan 2020 12:52 PM GMT
Budget Glossary #3: What Is The Finance Bill?
Budget Glossary

Budget Glossary #3: What Is The Finance Bill?

The Finance Bill is the government's plan to earn through taxes, and requires Parliament's approval for its collection

29 Jan 2020 12:42 PM GMT
What Is The Revenue Budget and Capital Budget?
Budget Glossary

BOOM Glossary #2: What Is The Revenue Budget and Capital Budget?

The annual financial statement demarcates accounts on the basis of revenue and capital.

29 Jan 2020 12:19 PM GMT
Budget Glossary #1: The Annual Financial Statement
Budget Glossary

Budget Glossary #1: The Annual Financial Statement

The annual financial statement temporally presents the finances of the government, and is a part of the Budget

29 Jan 2020 11:37 AM GMT
Budget FAQ #3: Why Is The Budget Presented In Lok Sabha?
Budget FAQs

Budget FAQ #3: Why Is The Budget Presented In Lok Sabha?

The Lok Sabha is constitutionally superior in all financial matters, with all financial bills bound to originate there.

28 Jan 2020 12:31 PM GMT
BOOM FAQ #4: What Is Fiscal Deficit?
Budget FAQs

BOOM FAQ #4: What Is Fiscal Deficit?

The fiscal deficit is the difference between the government's expenditure and its non-debt receipts.

28 Jan 2020 12:29 PM GMT
Budget FAQ #2: What Is The Consolidated Fund Of India?
Budget FAQs

Budget FAQ #2: What Is The Consolidated Fund Of India?

The main account of central government, it holds receipts of the government, and bears its expenditure.

28 Jan 2020 4:30 AM GMT
Budget FAQ #1: What Is The Union Budget?
Budget FAQs

Budget FAQ #1: What Is The Union Budget?

The Union Budget is the annual outline of the central government's expenditure and income

28 Jan 2020 2:30 AM GMT
Has Iceland Declared Religion As A Mental Disorder?
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Has Iceland Declared Religion As A Mental Disorder?

The original article appeared in the satire section of the website Patheos

26 Jan 2020 10:04 AM GMT