Source: The Hindu, TOI 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 vehicle, or SPV) to undertake such transactions for state-run companies, ministries and departments. The entity… 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. Platformization is the key At the core of India’s transformation into Digital India is India’s ‘platformization’… 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. Problems that… Continue reading Telcos need three more bold decisions
Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction India is the largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. With the increase in consumption of packaged foods, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of refined sugar. This has resulted in a twin burden of obesity and malnourishment among children in India, due to the consumption of junk food by… 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
Introduction After delaying by 8 months, the government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Accordingly, the Commerce Ministry released details of the RoDTEP scheme to help exporters to stay competitive and increase exports at a time when there is an increase… 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. Context India is facing a water crisis. Water tables in many states… 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 Context India has 16% of the world’s population, but possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is water-stressed due to changing weather patterns and repeated droughts. And the worst sufferers of… Continue reading India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
