Source: The post is based on the article “The NPCI’s new circular on levy charges” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: About Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) News: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) last week issued a circular to banks directing to levy charges up to 1.1% on… Continue reading The NPCI’s new circular on levy charges
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Trading forests for trees
Source: The post is based on the article “Trading forests for trees” published in The Indian Express on 6th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2/3 – Governance, Environment Relevance: concerns associated with the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023. News: The government has introduced The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 to make changes in The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.… Continue reading Trading forests for trees
Foreign Trade Policy 2023: Old policy for new world
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign Trade Policy 2023: Old policy for new world” published in the Indian Express on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023). News: Recently, India’s commerce minister unveiled a new Foreign Trade Policy… Continue reading Foreign Trade Policy 2023: Old policy for new world
In controlled digital lending, the issue of public interest in controlled digital lendivng, the issue of public interest
Source- The post is based on the article “In controlled digital lending, the issue of public interest” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance– Issues related to intellectual property News– There is ongoing legal tussle in the United States between four major publishers and the Internet Archive,… Continue reading In controlled digital lending, the issue of public interest in controlled digital lendivng, the issue of public interest
Our K-shaped recovery is a story that adds up
Source: The post is based on the article “Our K-shaped recovery is a story that adds up” published in Live Mint on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: about declining tax-payers News: The article discusses the various reasons behind declining tax-payers in India. What are the different reasons about the decline in tax-payers… Continue reading Our K-shaped recovery is a story that adds up
A new economics for a new world
Source- The post is based on the article “A new economics for a new world” published in the “The Hindu” on 5th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Issues related to economic policy and models for growth News– The article explains the issues related to the current economic theories and practices. What are the economic… Continue reading A new economics for a new world
Issues with the drug regulatory system in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian pharmaceutical industry gained global recognition during the pandemic for its role in exporting drugs, medical equipment, and vaccines to other nations. However, a series of incidents in the past six months have threatened to damage India’s reputation as a “pharmacy to the world.” These incidents include deaths in… Continue reading Issues with the drug regulatory system in India – Explained, pointwise
The case for an inequality boom in India is greatly exaggerated
Source: The post is based on the article “The case for an inequality boom in India is greatly exaggerated” published in Mint on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: arguments against rising inequality News: Income-tax data has been placed before the Parliament. Data provides that inequality in India has increased due to the… Continue reading The case for an inequality boom in India is greatly exaggerated
Time to put a price on carbon emissions
Source- The post is based on the article “Time to put a price on carbon emissions” published in “The Hindu” on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News– The article explains the pricing carbon strategy to fight climate change. What are the different ways of pricing carbon? The establishment… Continue reading Time to put a price on carbon emissions
India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) document for India was just released. It focuses on improving certain processes and procedures to increase exports and lower transaction costs. The new FTP also emphasises a move towards processes that make trade easier and a focus on infrastructure for both manufacturing and services.… Continue reading India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
