What is the News? Delhi High Court has provided interim relief to e-commerce major Amazon. It directed Future Retail Limited(FRL) to maintain the status quo with regard to the transfer of its retail assets to Reliance Retail. What are the issues in the Future-Reliance deal? What is the Future-Reliance deal? In 2020, Biyani’s Future Group… Continue reading Delhi HC stays Future-Reliance deal
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Evaluation of Budget 2021
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures- Budgeting Synopsis: The evaluation of Budget 2021 is done on three parameters. First, on the credibility of the Budget. Second, it’s potential to deliver adequate domestic output and jobs. Third, on how the Budget raises resources. What is the Credibility of the Budget 2021? Budget 2021 scores… Continue reading Evaluation of Budget 2021
Budget 2021: Continues with fiscal conservatism
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures- Budgeting Synopsis: A close analysis of Budget 2021 reveals that the Government is following the principle of fiscal conservatism. The policy of Fiscal spending was the need of the hour. Why the government resorts to fiscal conservatism? Falling revenues had forced the government to restrict its aggregate… Continue reading Budget 2021: Continues with fiscal conservatism
Budget 2021: Despite some hits, the Budget has crucial misses
Synopsis: The recently released budget 2021 has got a few things right, but there are some issues as well. Introduction The government’s response to distress in the economy was below expectations. Public spending was just over 1% of GDP. It was in a situation when GDP growth was in the negative zone and the unemployment… Continue reading Budget 2021: Despite some hits, the Budget has crucial misses
India- Myanmar relations after Coup
Synopsis: India has a deep security relationship with the Myanmar military. It is not in India’s interest to intervene in Myanmar’s politics. Introduction Military rule has returned to Myanmar after a coup. Aung San Suu Kyi along with the political leadership has been detained by the Military. Similar events took place in Myanmar 30 years… Continue reading India- Myanmar relations after Coup
“Reform-based and result-linked scheme” to revive discoms
Why in News? The Finance Minister proposed a plan to revive discoms. It will include a reform-based and result-linked scheme for electricity distribution companies(discoms). The Minister also announced a framework to provide electricity consumers, an option to choose from among more than one distribution company. This will end the monopoly of discoms and promote competition… Continue reading “Reform-based and result-linked scheme” to revive discoms
Government launches “Portal to collect data on gig workers”
What is the News? The Finance Minister has announced the launch of a portal to collect data on gig, building, and construction workers. About the Portal: The portal aims to collect relevant information on gig and platform workers along with building, construction and other such workers. The information collected will help in formulating health, housing,… Continue reading Government launches “Portal to collect data on gig workers”
Government announced “Single Security Market Code”
What is the news? Government has announced the setting up of a Single Security Market Code. Coverage: It will consolidate the provisions of SEBI Act,1992, Depositories Act, 1996, Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act,1956, and Government Securities Act,2007. Impact: This move will improve the ease of doing business in the country’s financial markets. Moreover, it will cut… Continue reading Government announced “Single Security Market Code”
