7 PM | PSLV-C45/EMISAT Mission | 2 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context PSLV-C45 has successfully injected the ISRO-made EMISAT in a 748-km orbit as well as 28 international satellites in a 504-km orbit Key facts about ISRO PSLV-C45/EMISAT Mission Three different orbits: It was the first time ISRO launched a rocket that injected satellites in three different orbits. ISRO holds… Continue reading 7 PM | PSLV-C45/EMISAT Mission | 2 April, 2019

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7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Union Cabinet recently approved National Mineral Policy 2019 which aims to ensure sustainable mining sector development in future while addressing the issues of project affected persons especially those residing in tribal areas. Regulation of minerals in India Management of mineral resources is the responsibility of both the… Continue reading 7 PM | National Mineral Policy 2019 | 1 April, 2019

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7 PM | Managing India’s sugar surplus | 30 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Australia and Brazil dragged India to the WTO for its market-distorting policies on sugar. Their contention was that the subsidies given by India to their sugarcane farmers far exceeded the norms set by the WTO resulting in higher sugar production/exports which dampen the international prices and, consequently, hurt… Continue reading 7 PM | Managing India’s sugar surplus | 30 March, 2019

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7 PM | National Urban Employment Guarantee Programme | 29 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Centre for Sustainable Employment, Azim Premji University, recently published policy brief “Strengthening Towns through Sustainable Employment”, which propose the creation of a National Urban Employment Guarantee Programme. Need of Urban Employment Guarantee Programme According to Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) report of the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO),… Continue reading 7 PM | National Urban Employment Guarantee Programme | 29 March, 2019

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7 PM | Mission Shakti – Anti-Satellite Missile Test | 28 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context India on Wednesday successfully conducted an Anti-Satellite (ASAT) missile test, named Mission Shakti, becoming the fourth country in the world to demonstrate the capability to shoot down satellites in orbit. What is Anti-Satellite Missile Test It is the technological capability to hit and destroy satellites in space through… Continue reading 7 PM | Mission Shakti – Anti-Satellite Missile Test | 28 March, 2019

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7 PM | Aadhar Payment Bridge System | 27 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Aadhar Payment bridge system Aadhar Payment Bridge System is used by the Government Departments and Agencies for the transfer of benefits and subsidies under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme launched by Government of India. It is a unique payment system implemented by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It… Continue reading 7 PM | Aadhar Payment Bridge System | 27 March, 2019

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7 PM | RBI’s Forex Swap and Its impact | 26 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context To improve domestic liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a long-term forex swap auction. What is forex swap The swap is in the nature of a simple buy/sell foreign-exchange swap with the RBI. A bank shall sell U.S. dollars to the RBI, in… Continue reading 7 PM | RBI’s Forex Swap and Its impact | 26 March, 2019

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7 PM | An Analysis of Fiscal Transfers to States | 25 March, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Constitutional provision for fiscal federalism The fiscal federal arrangements that are provided in the Constitution adopted were largely the logical extensions of the Government of India Act, of 1935. The Indian Constitution lays down the functions as well as taxing powers of the Centre and States. Jurisdictions over tax… Continue reading 7 PM | An Analysis of Fiscal Transfers to States | 25 March, 2019

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