Elusive quest for semiconductor self-sufficiency

Source: The post is based on an article “Elusive quest for semiconductor self-sufficiency” published in Mint on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with semiconductor industry in India News: The demand for semiconductors is increasing exponentially. Countries are now focusing on self-reliance for accessing semiconductors due to pandemic-related supply disruptions… Continue reading Elusive quest for semiconductor self-sufficiency

The changing contours of Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “The changing contours of Delhi” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: In this article author discusses India’s economic development challenges, especially in the Delhi-NCR region, which has become… Continue reading The changing contours of Delhi

Shedding more light on the debt dilemma

Source: The post is based on the article “Shedding more light on the debt dilemma” published in “The Hindu” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources. News: In this article author discusses India’s high fiscal deficit and public debt, emphasizing the challenges it poses to the… Continue reading Shedding more light on the debt dilemma

FTAs: Learning from peers

Source– The post is based on the article “FTAs: Learning from peers” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The article compares the India approach to FTAs with other emerging economies. What are the impacts of tariff liberalisation? In the early stages of… Continue reading FTAs: Learning from peers

[Kurukshetra July 2023 Summary] Dryland Farming: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the characteristics and challenges of dryland farming in India? 3 What is the difference between dry farming, dryland farming and rainfed farming?  4 What is the contribution of dryland Farming? 5 What are the areas under dryland farming? 6 What are the strategies for development of dryland farming? 7 What… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2023 Summary] Dryland Farming: Explained, pointwise

Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

Source: The post is based on the article “Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed to tackle climate change News: The article explains different models that can be adopted to tackle climate change. What are the different models present that can be replicated… Continue reading Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Source: The post is based on the article “What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s forex reserves News: As of March 2023, India’s forex reserves stood at $578.4 billion, showing a decrease of over $28 billion… Continue reading What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model

Source: The post is based on the article “Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests & GS3- Economy and Environment conservation News: India prioritizes the circular economy and resource efficiency during its G-20… Continue reading Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model

More capex for states

Source: The post is based on the article “More capex for states: Higher Central funds for states’ capital outlay are welcome, but these should lead to additionality” published in Business standard on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy – resource mobilization News: In this article author discusses how India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has… Continue reading More capex for states

Express View: India’s road to 2047

Source– The post is based on the article “Express View: India’s road to 2047” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Development model for high growth News-  In his Independence Day speech last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his vision for India to achieve… Continue reading Express View: India’s road to 2047

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