Author: Durai

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government tabled the Economic Survey 2021-22 in the Parliament on January 31. The survey focuses on the post-pandemic recovery and analyses a range of aspects including inflation, energy prices and global uncertainties. The survey has also taken stock of growing revenues to indicate the availability of fiscal space for… Continue reading Major Highlights of the Economic Survey 2021-22 – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s goods exports have reached a record-high of US$393 billion, after having stagnated in the range of US$250-330 billion (annual) for a decade. Along with this, India’s global share of exports has also risen to an all-time high, and has likely crossed 2% in the last quarter. According to statistics… Continue reading Increasing exports in India and the challenges ahead – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has completed hundred years of existence. India being a Parliamentary democracy establishes accountability of the government to the people through Parliamentary supervision and control. Public Accounts Committee is considered the most important financial Committee of Parliament in the financial accountability process. About… Continue reading Public Accounts Committee (PAC) – Functioning, Challenges and Suggestions for Improvement – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In the recent Glasgow climate summit (COP26), India announced new climate targets. One such ambitious target is achieving Net Zero by 2070. Achieving Net Zero by 2070 requires India to fundamentally alter its development model during this decade. This is because of various challenges associated with the Net Zero emissions… Continue reading Achieving Net Zero by 2070 and the Associated Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment proposed a plan to implement a ‘star-rating system’ in the Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIA). The plan is a follow-up of the Union Cabinet meeting that occurred earlier this month, that focused on facilitating the Government’s broader commitment to ‘Ease of Doing Business’.  Under… Continue reading Environmental Impact Assessment and the Star Rating System – Explained, pointwise