7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – February 28, 2018 (India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate)

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : Indian economy has potential to achieve growth rate of more than 7-8%, says Arun Jaitley Analysis : India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate  

India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate

Context: Economic growth is on an upward move as the twin impacts of demonetisation and GST implementation wane, and will accelerate to 7.3% next fiscal from 6.5% this year. Background: 2016: On 8 November 2016, the Government of Indiaannounced the demonetisation of all Rs 500 and Rs 1000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. 2017: The… Continue reading India has potential to touch 7-8% growth rate

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2018

Archives Q.1) Electric vehicles  could have a potential to pose positive impact on the economy as well as on environment. In this context discuss the need for introducing electric vehicles. What challenges India is facing in mainstreaming these vehicles?(GS-3) Electric vehicles have the potential to disrupt the mobility ecosystem, and, if implemented well, could have… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – February 27, 2018

Must Read News Articles – February 28, 2018

Archives GS:1 Society and women related issues: Into priesthood: on training Dalits to become priests(The Hindu Opinion) Under normal circumstances, the training of 500 Dalit and tribal youth by a conservative religious institution such as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), with the aim of helping them become priests in Hindu temples, would be hailed as… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 28, 2018

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 28, 2018

Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each others answers To Download January, 2018 compilation of Mains Marathon- Click Here Q.1) What are the wide ranges of opportunities for the tourism sector of India? What are the roadblocks faced by the… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – February 28, 2018

Agrarian distress and Challenges: an overview

Context: Similar to the last two Budgets, this year’s pro-agriculture intentions are palpable through increased outlays to the agricultural sector and initiation of various programmes. Agrarian distress and challenges: There are some real challenges confronting three laudable Budget announcements. Challenges Raise the minimum support price (MSP) The first is to raise the minimum support price… Continue reading Agrarian distress and Challenges: an overview

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