News: A new approach is being deployed against insurgency in Kashmir. Apart from security agencies, other organisations such as Enforcement Directorate (ED) are now being roped in to deal with the funding and financing of terror activities. This new policy runs the risk of further alienation of the local population Contents1 What has been the… Continue reading Weaponising ED, tax authorities to expand counterinsurgency security umbrella in Kashmir is a fraught move
High costs, low use may derail the development of EV charging Infra
News: Electric vehicle (EV) industry may fall well short of its target of setting up a sufficient number of public charging stations in India this year. Contents1 What is the current status of charging infrastructure in India? 2 What have been recent initiatives in this regard? 3 Why has been this huge shortfall? 4 What is the way… Continue reading High costs, low use may derail the development of EV charging Infra
The difficulty in spending
News: According to GDP accounting, Government consumption in the September 2021 quarter, was 17% lower than in September 2019. If the government spending had instead grown at the pace seen pre-Covid, the overall GDP would have been 4% higher than in September 2019. Contents1 Why, a shortage of funds is not the reason for this lack… Continue reading The difficulty in spending
Why most countries are unable to take a firm decision on crypto
News: Regulators across the globe have come up with various definitions of cryptocurrencies. But there is no consensus, even among major economies, on how to treat decentralised virtual currencies. Considering the systemic risks that Crypto poses, countries should look to establish robust regulatory frameworks on cryptocurrency and educate investors accordingly. What are the problems that… Continue reading Why most countries are unable to take a firm decision on crypto
[Answered] How and to what extent would micro irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
A large population, needs of agricultural economy and urbanization have created situation of water stress in India. The irrigation needs of agriculture are at the heart of the problem of water stress. In this perspective, micro-irrigation is seen as a solution. Micro-irrigation can help in solving India’s water crisis in following ways: It can address needs of dryland farming in regions with depleting groundwater aquifers. For example, in Punjab. It… Continue reading [Answered] How and to what extent would micro irrigation help in solving India’s water crisis?
Risks of three Cs: CVC curtailing CBI’s scope for bank probes is excellent. But PSBs still face perverse incentives
News: The Central Vigilance Commission has amended rules to minimise the possibility of CBI taking unilateral decisions on investigations into alleged bank frauds. Also, bankers have asked GoI to have a “sunset” period for investigations, subject to conditions. What approach should Government adopt? It should revisit its entire incentive structure that influences credit disbursal in public… Continue reading Risks of three Cs: CVC curtailing CBI’s scope for bank probes is excellent. But PSBs still face perverse incentives
[Answered] How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers.
Land reform refers to efforts to reform ownership, operation, leasing, sales, and property rights of land in India. Post Independent India has seen movements like Bhoodan and Gramdan which were persuasive in nature. Apart from that State sponsored initiatives like Operation Barga tried towards land reforms. How Land Reform improved socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers: Abolition of… Continue reading [Answered] How did land reforms in some parts of the country help to improve the socio-economic conditions of marginal and small farmers.
[Answered] Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
Budget is an Annual Financial Statement of yearly estimated receipts and expenditures of the government in respect of every financial year. Capital Budget Revenue Budget Capital budget is a statement of the government’s estimated capital receipts and capital expenditure. Capital budget covers capital items which are of non-recurring nature. Revenue budget is a statement of… Continue reading [Answered] Distinguish between Capital Budget and Revenue Budget. Explain the components of both these Budgets.
[Answered] Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the market value of all final goods and services produced within an economy in a given period. The GDP data is calculated by National Statistical office (NSO). GDP Calculation Before 2015 GDP Calculation After 2015 The earlier base year for calculation of GDP was 2004-05. GDP was calculated at factor… Continue reading [Answered] Explain the difference between computing methodology of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015.
Essay Guidance Program 2022 | Starts 22nd January | Enroll Now
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