Union Budget & Economic Survey 2024-25: Core Concepts & GK Highlights
Fiscal deficit targets, Capex outlay, PM Awas Yojana allocations, and inflation trends essential for competitive banking and civil services tests.
The Union Budget outlines the government's revenue receipts, expenditure roadmap, and macroeconomic growth projections.
Major Highlights:
- Capex Outlay: Capital expenditure allocation scaled to record ₹11.11 lakh crore to drive infrastructure and job creation.
- Fiscal Deficit: Target set at 4.9% of GDP with an aim to reach below 4.5% by FY26.
- Viksit Bharat 2047: Four core pillars: Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), Yuva (Youth), and Annadata (Farmers).
- Employment Linked Incentives: Schemes launched under Prime Minister's package to boost manufacturing jobs and internship opportunities for 1 crore youth.