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‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi

What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a post-Budget webinar on ‘Make in India’. What are the key highlights from the PM’s speech? Reduce Dependence on Imports: Make in India and atma nirbharta (self-reliance) is the need of the hour especially in the context of National Security. But for this, Indian Companies need… Continue reading ‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi

Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income

Contents1 What is the News?2 How much Greenhouse Gas emissions does Indian agriculture emit?3 What is Carbon Credit, and how can Carbon Credit trading work in agriculture?4 What are the benefits of Carbon Credit trading in agriculture? What is the News? Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) will join hands with a private firm – for the… Continue reading Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income

NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August

What is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate scheme… Continue reading NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August

Will Russia’s war spur trade diversification?

News: Building a resilient economy, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic became important. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine gave a boost to this ideology. Why is it important to build a resilient economy? After World War II, economic actors had put faith in broad-based international commitment to open a global economy. But tensions, fiction, and blockages in… Continue reading Will Russia’s war spur trade diversification?

Climate change to pull down crop yield, fish output, labour capacity: IPCC

What is the News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) has released the second part of the Sixth Assessment Report. The report has presented a grim picture on the adverse impact of climate change across India in general. It has also been particularly concerned when it comes to the impact on agriculture and farming. What… Continue reading Climate change to pull down crop yield, fish output, labour capacity: IPCC

Gaining heft – On e-NAM’s trade effectiveness

News: There is an increase in the e-NAM’s trade volumes after the repealing of the three agricultural laws. What is electronic National Agricultural Market (e-NAM)? It is a pan-Indian digital market, launched in 2016. About 1,000 markets in over 20 states and Union Territories have been linked to the e-NAM portal and the network is further expanding.… Continue reading Gaining heft – On e-NAM’s trade effectiveness

International Intellectual Property Index: India’s overall ranking on IP protection improves, says USCC report

What is the News? The International Intellectual Property Index, 2022 has been released. What is the International Intellectual Property Index? Released by: Compiled by the US Chambers of Commerce. Type: Annual report Purpose: The index benchmarks the IP framework in 55 global economies, with Ghana and Honduras added as two new economies in the tenth… Continue reading International Intellectual Property Index: India’s overall ranking on IP protection improves, says USCC report

Liberalise, do not bureaucratise

News: The draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 has been put for the public comments. About the Draft Integrated Plant Nutrition Management Bill, 2022 The bill has been criticised from various angles by various stakeholders in the fertilizer sector. What are the criticisms against the bill? Use of fertilisers: The bill aims to balance… Continue reading Liberalise, do not bureaucratise

A pragmatic tightrope walk

News: India decided to abstain, along with China and the United Arab Emirates, from a UNSC resolution which is for condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Contents1 What does the Indian move in UNSC signify?2 In what ways Russia is important to India?3 What are the things which shape the Indian foreign and strategic policy?4 What are… Continue reading A pragmatic tightrope walk

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