News: Due to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, US imposed a ban on energy imports from Russia and its other allies could do the same. Their corporations in the energy sector are moving out of Russia. It could permanently reshape the dynamics of energy sector. Energy prices might stay elevated in the foreseeable future even if… Continue reading Managing the rupee
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[Answered] Is the land pooling policy a viable alternative to land acquisition? Examine
Approach Write about land pooling Write about issues in land acquisition and how land pooling is a solution to that Write some issues in land pooling Land pooling is an approach where a group of landowners voluntarily hand over their land parcels to the government collectively for infrastructure development. Once the development is complete, the land… Continue reading [Answered] Is the land pooling policy a viable alternative to land acquisition? Examine
[Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
Approach Write a brief note on the statement. Write down some initiatives against tobacco use Write some suggestions to further improve the scenario In India, over 1.3 million deaths are attributable to tobacco use every year amounting to 3500 deaths per day. It is also called a silent killer and further increases the risk for… Continue reading [Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of March. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
News: Indian policymakers have been gradually rolling back the Covid-19 pandemic stimulus, given since 2020. The ongoing Ukraine Crisis-2022 will have multiple economic implications for policymakers now. Contents1 Upcoming Challenges to due to Ukrainian Crisis2 What should be the policy Reponses?3 Following are the 4 macroeconomic spaces that are depicted in the diagram above:4 Combined… Continue reading THE MACROECONOMIC FRAMEWORK THAT CAN GUIDE OUR POLICY CHOICES
Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
Context: After Ukraine crisis, major international bodies will be framing world order. India might not be a participant in decision making due to its weak presence on international institutions. After World War II, the Global Reconstruction was handled by newly created international organizations, like the United Nations (UNs), the IMF, and the World Bank.… Continue reading Why India may not get a sizable role in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine
Revive tax increases, stub out tobacco product use
Context: Apart from COVID-19 pandemic (which is reported to have killed half a million Indians over the past two years), tobacco is a silent killer in our midst that kills an estimated 1.35 million Indians every year. Impact of Tobacco Consumption Tobacco Related Death: 3,500 Indians die every single day, as estimated by scientific… Continue reading Revive tax increases, stub out tobacco product use
Navigating economic uncertainties caused by Ukraine war
Context: The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia is going to have a significant impact on emerging market economies, including India. The main concern largely comes from the impact of higher crude oil prices which has hit crude $139/bbl. Contents1 Present Macroeconomic situation of Emerging Countries including India2 Triffin Paradox3 Challenges in Domestic Solution4 Way… Continue reading Navigating economic uncertainties caused by Ukraine war
Clear signals: On India-China ties and the new global currents
News: The Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi claimed that the U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy is aiming to create “an Indo-Pacific version of NATO”. His statement has deeper interpretations for India. Challenges in India-China Relations? Revival of QUAD (called as “Asian NATO” by China) having Australia, Japan, U.S. and India as member. However, apart from this, U.S.… Continue reading Clear signals: On India-China ties and the new global currents
[Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
Mains GS IIIntroduction: Provide current status of informalisation of female workforce. Body: Describe, how informal work is resulting into the feminisation of poverty, then write down few factors behind informalisation of female workforce. Conclusion: Mention few suggestions to improve the situation of female labor. India has a vast workforce with more than 450 million people… Continue reading [Answered] Women’s informal work is central to the feminisation of poverty. Discuss and also highlight the multidimensional factors behind informalisation of female workforce.
