News:The Economic Survey has suggested the use of a ‘health score’ index for non-banking finance companies(NBFCs). Facts: About Health Score Index: The proposed Health Score Index will aim to provide an early warning signs for liquidity crisis in a non-banking finance company(NBFC) to tackle the problem of financial fragility. The Index will use key financing… Continue reading Economic Survey suggests ‘dynamic health index’ for NBFCs to ensure crisis alert
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Funding National Infra Pipeline would be a ‘challenge’: Economic Survey 2019-20
News:According to Economic Survey,funding of the Rs 102 lakh crore National infrastructure pipeline(NIP) unveiled by the Indian government would be a challenge. Facts: About National infrastructure pipeline(NIP): Government had constituted a task force headed by Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs to draw up a National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The task force has… Continue reading Funding National Infra Pipeline would be a ‘challenge’: Economic Survey 2019-20
First Revised Estimates of National Income, Consumption Expenditure, Saving and Capital Formation, 2018-19
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the First Revised Estimates of National Income, Consumption Expenditure, Saving and Capital Formation for the financial year 2018-19. Facts: Key Highlights: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal GDP or GDP at current prices for the year 2018-19 is estimated as ₹ 189.71 lakh… Continue reading First Revised Estimates of National Income, Consumption Expenditure, Saving and Capital Formation, 2018-19
Beijing Platform for Action
News:To mark 25 years of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, Ministry of Women & Child Development(MWCD) has organized a National Consultation on the Review of Beijing+25. Facts: About Beijing Platform for Action: The Beijing Declaration was a resolution adopted by the United Nations(UN) at the end of the Fourth World Conference on… Continue reading Beijing Platform for Action
Economic Survey 2019-2020: Social Infrastructure, Employment and Human Development
News: The Economic Survey 2019-2020 highlights the government’s commitment to social wellbeing in India. Key Highlights: Expenditure on social services by the Centre and States (as a proportion of GDP): Increased from 6.2% in 2014-15 to 7.7% in 2019-20. India’s ranking in Human Development Index: Improved to 129 in 2018 from 130 in 2017. With… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: Social Infrastructure, Employment and Human Development
Economic Survey 2019-2020: service Sector in India
News: The Economic Survey 2019-2020 has said that the services sector’s significance in the Indian economy has continued to increase. Facts: Key Facts: Contribution of Service Sector to the Indian Economy: 55% of the total size of the economy and GVA growth, Two-thirds of total FDI inflows into India 38% of total exports Performance of… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: service Sector in India
Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
News: According to Economic Survey 2019-20, India has the Second largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China. India has also joined the International Platform on Sustainable Finance (IPSF) in 2019 to scale up environmentally sustainable investments. Facts: Green Bonds: These are fixed-income financial instruments issued for funding of specific projects which have positive environmental and… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-2020: India has become the Second Largest Emerging Green Bond Market after China
Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 was the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues that remains after the harvest of a crop. It is… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning
[Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
1. Discuss how art and literature influenced India’s freedom struggle? Answer 2. Freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution is not an absolute right; it comes with safeguards outlined under Article 19 (2). What are these safeguards? Discuss their need and significance. Answer 3. Mindless unsustainable sand mining has become a… Continue reading [Answers] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 1st February 2020
Daily Quiz #77 UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 1, 2020
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