Source: The Hindu, TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Why a specialized entity?4 Mandate of the specialized entity What is the news? After unveiling the Rs 6-lakh-crore asset monetization program, the government has accelerated efforts to separate surplus land. The government will soon seek Cabinet approval for setting up a specialized entity (special purpose… Continue reading Government prepares plan to hive off surplus land of PSUs (On NMP project)
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The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of Digital India Synopsis: The Digital India mission has made a positive impact on India’s socio-economic development in past few decades. It also led to transformation of lives and livelihoods that at the grassroot levels. Contents1 Platformization is the key2 Examples of various digital platforms3 Potential of digitisation 4 Reasons behind success… Continue reading The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Telcos need three more bold decisions
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Resolving issues plaguing the telecom sector in India Synopsis: Undoing the retrospective tax amendment affecting Vodafone Group and Cairn Energy among others was an excellent move, and proves what the government can do. These moves must now be followed by further policy changes. A brief look at some of them. Contents1 Problems… Continue reading Telcos need three more bold decisions
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 A colonial link to cheap sugar in India 3 Implications of high sugar intake4 Why does India continue to encourage the production of cheap sugar despite its enormous health cost?5 Measures to limit sugar intake through processed foods5.1 1. FoP mean front-of-the-pack (FoP) labeling5.2 2. Sugar tax on soft drinks6 Suggestions Introduction India is… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Finance Minister launches the National Monetisation Pipeline
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint and PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline. About National Monetisation Pipeline: Prepared by: It was prepared by NITI Aayog in consultation with infrastructure line ministries, based on the mandate for ‘Asset Monetisation’ under Union Budget 2021-22. Note: Asset monetisation… Continue reading Finance Minister launches the National Monetisation Pipeline
RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About RoDTEP Scheme3 Key Features of the RoDTEP Scheme4 How does the RoDTEP scheme work?5 Need for RoDTEP Scheme6 Advantages of the RoDTEP scheme7 Challenges with the RoDTEP scheme8 Suggestions to improve India’s export competitiveness Introduction After delaying by 8 months, the government of India has notified the rates and norms for the… Continue reading RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
Preparing India for a sporting future
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Sports ecosystem in India Synopsis: Though India has a large and talented population as well as a history of sporting excellence, but still it has struggled to raise medal count. A look at the causes and suggestions to bring a change. Context In Tokyo 2020, India won first gold in athletics,… Continue reading Preparing India for a sporting future
India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it
Source: Livemint Relevance: Measures needed to address India’s water crisis Synopsis: The groundwater table in India is falling at faster rate than ever, and thus we need radical changes in agricultural practices along with other measures to address the water crisis of India. Contents1 Context2 Significance of groundwater3 Factors behind groundwater decline4 Measures needed Context… Continue reading India’s looming water crisis and urgent measures to address it
Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0
Source: PIB What is the News? The Defence Minister will launch Defence India Startup Challenge(DISC 5.0). About Defence India Startup Challenge: Defence India Startup Challenge has been launched by the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Defence Innovation Organisation(DIO) with support from the Ministry of Defence and Atal Innovation Mission. Aim: To support Startups/MSMEs/Innovators to create… Continue reading Defence Minister to launch Defence India Startup Challenge 5.0
India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of water crisis on women Synopsis: Water crisis affects women disproportionately compared to men. An analysis Contents1 Context2 Extent of water stress in India3 Water crisis and women4 Way forward Context India has 16% of the world’s population, but possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is… Continue reading India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
