.News: At present, China’s economy is growing significantly slower than other emerging markets for the first time in three decades. But the present rapid slowdown in China does not impact the world economy like it used to be. This is against the popular saying that as China goes, so goes the global economy. China accounted… Continue reading Challenges associated with China’s economy: Dragon Stumbling, World Ok
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“58 Percent of Potential oil palm acreage identified in 5 states: ICAR study”
News– Centre’s relaunched National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to expand area under oil palm, largely in southern and north-eastern parts of the country. Recently ICAR also launched report on palm oil cultivation in India. What does ICAR study says about oil palm cultivation ICAR analysis shows oil palm cultivation requires less water than rice, banana and sugarcane. Thus, it will be a… Continue reading “58 Percent of Potential oil palm acreage identified in 5 states: ICAR study”
India and its neighbourhood relations: Winning back some neighbours
News: India started working on strategies to normalize its relations with neighbouring countries. Now, India has been reclaiming some of the ground, it had lost to China. What is the major shift from the earlier policies? 1) The government made sincere efforts to win not only the neighbouring governments but also their people, 2) The government… Continue reading India and its neighbourhood relations: Winning back some neighbours
Celebrating NRI success: When ‘national pride’ trumps obvious questions
News: Indians have to be critical about celebrating every time an NRI gets to head a giant corporation. There is a need to look at the kind of company they are running, the nature of products, or their business practices. About Indian’s performance in a global arena One should recognize the achievements or the hard… Continue reading Celebrating NRI success: When ‘national pride’ trumps obvious questions
About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
News: In recent years, Canada, Australia, and the UK have merged their independent aid ministries with their foreign ministries. Germany and other countries are also considering such a merger. Contents1 What are the reasons behind the merger?2 About the types of aid3 What is the impact of framing aid to fulfil national objectives?4 Does the… Continue reading About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
News: Farm groups have ended the protests against the three agricultural laws. The Green Revolution policies have benefitted only those who grow wheat, rice, and sugar and in limited regions. These policies offered heavily subsidised inputs and an assured market and price for their products. For the majority of the farmers growing other crops and… Continue reading On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
News: After the repeal of farm laws, farm groups are demanding for a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP). As of now, various options are being suggested to meet the demand of protesting farmers. One of the schemes that has found repeated mentions in various commentaries is the price deficiency payment scheme (PDPS).… Continue reading PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
India-Germany relations: After 16 years
News: Recently, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as chancellor of Germany, ending the 16-year tenure of Angela Merkel. Contents1 About Germany’s political system2 What are the policies adopted during Angela Merkel’s term in Germany?3 What are the consequences faced by Germany in phasing-out Nuclear power?4 Why does India need to pay attention to the… Continue reading India-Germany relations: After 16 years
Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Natural Gas?3 What is Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)?4 Why are LNG Prices rising?5 What are India’s plans for LNG? What is the news? India will need to review its plans of expanding the use of Liquefied natural gas(LNG) if the prices of LNG continue to stay at high… Continue reading Surging prices threaten to scupper India’s coming-of-age gas party
RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India will soon launch UPI-based payment products for feature phones, and a new “on-device” wallet for small value UPI transactions. Why RBI is launching UPI-based payment products for Feature Phones? Feature phones are basic phones, which typically provide voice calling and text messaging functionalities. Currently, there are… Continue reading RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
