Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Land reforms in India. Context- Farmers and state governments across India don’t want APMCs. How many farmers are there in India? Based on the self- declaration- Almost 111 million farmers are registered for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-Kisan). The eligibility criteria for this scheme are- Registration requires the family to hold… Continue reading Indian Agriculture Reforms
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Farm bills and opposition hypocrisy
Source – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 3- Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country, – different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Context– The government claims that the new farm bills are a historic step taken… Continue reading Farm bills and opposition hypocrisy
India’s jobs conundrum
Source: LiveMint Syllabus: GS3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: A country progresses when small and mid-sized firms grow, and create jobs alongside. India over the years is facing the problem of inadequate mid-sized firms. How are job creation and firms’ size related? Contribution of Large firms: McKinsey Global… Continue reading India’s jobs conundrum
Farmers protesting on Farm bills
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Context- Farmer’s organisation across the country gave a call for a bandh on September 25th to protest the three bills passed by Parliament. What are the new Farm Bills? Three Farm Bills that… Continue reading Farmers protesting on Farm bills
Demand to Rework Inflation Targeting Regime
Source: Indian Express Gs3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: Recently the monetary policy committee (MPC) concluded that elevated inflation has constrained it from easing policy rates. Why there is demand to rework inflation targeting regime? Economy slowdown:Since the growth rate is falling that is why question have been… Continue reading Demand to Rework Inflation Targeting Regime
Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context- The contraction of the economy raises concern on the employment situation as the shrinking sectors are those that create the maximum new jobs in India. What are impacts of COVID-19 on the economy? GDP contraction– India’s economy… Continue reading Reducing the vulnerabilities of urban employment
Future of Work – Industry 4.0
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-3- S&T Context: Technological change need not cause a destruction of productive jobs and that is why a plan is required for industry 4.0 How will technological change affect the jobs in India? Size of youth: India’s global significance in mastering the future of work and employing the largest global unit of 820 million… Continue reading Future of Work – Industry 4.0
GST Compensation disagreement between the Centre and the States
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3- Government Budgeting. Context- The onus would be on Centre to resolve this impasse with regard to compensation cess of GST reforms. What is GST compensation? The Centre is obliged to pay to the States, for a period of five years, compensation for revenue shortfalls in return for their having ceded the power… Continue reading GST Compensation disagreement between the Centre and the States
Indian economic recovery – Unlock phases
Source- The Indian Express, The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment Context– India’s economy shrank nearly 24 percent in first [April-June] quarter of 2020, the most drastic fall in decades. Reasons for GDP contraction Draconian lockdown– India had the most intense lockdown starting from March… Continue reading Indian economic recovery – Unlock phases
India’s Tax Charter
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS3: issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources Context: In the wake of pandemic and slowdown in the economy, tax system needs efficiency in case selection and consistency in assessment. Need of efficient tax system: To improve tax collection:An economic contraction this year will deal a severe blow to tax collections. Rising uncertainty… Continue reading India’s Tax Charter
