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Issues Associated with the Oil Palm Promotion – Explained, Pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE→ Contents1 Introduction2 About National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm3 Need of National Mission on Edible Oils- Oil Palm4 Significance of the mission 5 Previous attempts to boost oil palm production6 Why Previous attempts failed?7 What are the issues associated with the mission?8 Conclusion Introduction Recently, the government announced National Mission on… Continue reading Issues Associated with the Oil Palm Promotion – Explained, Pointwise

Nehru’s real big mistake: Heavy industry wrongly got priority in 1950s. So even at 75, India isn’t rich

Source: Times of India Synopsis: Nehruvian Socialism has been criticized for many of India’s present problems. This article explains the main cause behind that. Contents1 Introduction2 What was the approach followed by Nehru?3 Consequences of Nehru’s approach 4 Why the transition has been very slow? Introduction Nehruvian Socialism has often been criticized for India’s economic failures… Continue reading Nehru’s real big mistake: Heavy industry wrongly got priority in 1950s. So even at 75, India isn’t rich

HAS IBC DELIVERED ON ITS LOFTY PROMISE?

Source: Live Mint Relevance: IBC process is one of the most important aspects of industrial growth. Synopsis: IBC Process has been a mixed bag of achievements and challenges. This article highlights issues and achievements of, and ways to improve the IBC process. Recently, the chairperson of the standing committee on finance, Jayant Sinha informed parliament… Continue reading HAS IBC DELIVERED ON ITS LOFTY PROMISE?

The Power of Population for Economies

Source: Live Mint Relevance: Population control has been debated much. However, there are other aspects that require attention. Synopsis: Governments, globally, are focussing on population control policies. However, political failure is doing more harm compared to population increase. Introduction Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus wrote in his Essay on Population—“The power of population is indefinitely greater than… Continue reading The Power of Population for Economies

Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon

Source: Live Mint Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: India needs to ease its restrictive policies towards the import of electric vehicles. Introduction Last month, Elon Musk complain about India’s restrictive policies for the import of electric vehicles. India’s restrictive policies are aimed at the Make in India campaign for… Continue reading Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon

Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

Source: Indian Express Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: The government is promoting Electric vehicles in India at a good pace. However, there are issues attached to government policies towards EVs. Introduction E-vehicles or EVs are becoming increasingly popular in India. It is evident in the increasing sales of TATA Nexons EVs. The most important… Continue reading Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 28th 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 28th 2021

Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on

Source – Business Standard Relevance – Resolution process under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is suffering from many problems. Streamlining this process if very important for Indian Economy. Synopsis: Public Sector Banks should be the focus area of the reforms in resolution process. otherwise hard-earned money of taxpayers will be wasted without anything in return. Contents1… Continue reading Brazen gaming of bankruptcy process on

GST at four: A dive into the milestones and the unfinished agenda

Source: Business Standard Relevance: GST has completed 4 years, since its implementation. Goods and Services Tax (GST) marked a new chapter in India’s taxation. It has completed four years. Following are the major highlights of its journey, till now. Revenue collection: Before April, the monthly collection of GST was ₹ 95,000 crore on average. However,… Continue reading GST at four: A dive into the milestones and the unfinished agenda

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