What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME) inaugurated the ‘Enterprise India National Coir Conclave 2022’ at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. What is Coir? Coir is a versatile natural fibre extracted from mesocarp tissue or husk of coconut fruit. The husk contains 20% to 30% fibre of varying lengths. Coir has been… Continue reading Coir is the best example of ‘Waste to Wealth’, says Union Minister for MSME
How Indian banking has changed over the last decade
Context: Over the last decade, the nature of commercial banking in India has changed a lot. This has taken new form in various ways. What changes have taken place in commercial banking in India? (1) Industry vs Retail lending: Commercial banks in India broadly carry out four different kinds of lending: agricultural, industrial, services and… Continue reading How Indian banking has changed over the last decade
How to tackle food inflation – and how not to
News: Recently, The RBI raised the repo rate by 40 basis points (bps) and the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 50 bps aimed to control inflation. Why has the repo rate and CRR rate been increased in India? Domestic Food Inflation India is seeing high food inflation in wheat, edible oils, maize etc. Global Food… Continue reading How to tackle food inflation – and how not to
The government is business
Context: In case of India, the only avenue for revenue generation seems to be taxes. However, like other countries, for instance, Singapore and China, markets, wealth management and dividends are not explored. If markets create wealth, why can’t the government create it and use it for creating prosperity for the public? How are Singapore and… Continue reading The government is business
In Business & Security, Sky Isn’t The Limit For GAGAN
Context: Recently, an IndiGo ATR aircraft landed at Kishangarh Airport in Rajasthan using GAGAN, India’s own Space-Based Augmented System (SBAS). Why this is a significant achievement for India? Though only a trial, the landing was a significant achievement that could allow aircraft to operate in poor weather conditions at smaller airports that lack expensive instrumentation.… Continue reading In Business & Security, Sky Isn’t The Limit For GAGAN
India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust
News: There has been the erosion of trust in the lower judiciary comprising high courts, and district and sessions courts. This makes it imperative to look into the functioning of lower judiciary in India. About Justice (1) Substantive justice: It is associated with whether the statutes, case law and unwritten legal principles are morally justified… Continue reading India’s judiciary and the slackening cog of trust
This is how poverty in rural India came down
News: A recent World Bank Report has shown that extreme poverty in India has come down from 22.5% in 2011 to 10.2%. Further, the reduction was in rural areas from 26.3% to 11.6% which was higher than urban areas. How poverty in rural areas was reduced at a faster pace.? First, the identification of deprived… Continue reading This is how poverty in rural India came down
Delimitation in J&K – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Delimitation is the exercise of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha or State Assembly Constituencies to represent changes in population over time. The exercise is undertaken by a Delimitation Commission appointed for this purpose. In this context, a Delimitation Commission set up for the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in… Continue reading Delimitation in J&K – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #143 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Hindi literature Optional, short films, quiz, cricket Hobbies
Date of Interview: 25 April, afternoon Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Optional: Hindi literature Background: BA Hons political science , DU Hobbies: short films, quiz, cricket To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman एक नॉर्मल बातचीत की तरह लगा कोई क्रॉस क्वेश्चन नहीं बिल्कुल ग्रिल नहीं किया बाकी नंबर देंगे तो पता… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #143 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Hindi literature Optional, short films, quiz, cricket Hobbies
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #142 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Management Optional, Swimming, cooking Hobbies
Date of Interview: 25th April, afternoon Board: M Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: Management Background: NIT Hamirpur (B.Tech), IIT Madras (MBA) Hobbies: Swimming, cooking, DIY repairs, Home workout Your experience in interview- 1st Utility of mocks (if any)- Useful as my main interview based on DAF To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Almost 80%… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #142 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Management Optional, Swimming, cooking Hobbies
