Source: Times of India Relevance: Private investment to boost economic growth post-COVID Synopsis: The post-demonetisation, post-GST, and post-Covid economy is witnessing the rise of a new middle sector among Indian companies, that want to grow. Contents1 Context2 Reforms 3 Other factors4 Suggestions/Measures Context The pandemic that caused economic damage all over the world has led most… Continue reading Animal Spirits Are Back (On upsurge in investment)
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Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: issues related to assistance schemes for discom sector Synopsis: Due to the problems associated with reform-linked assistance schemes, an alternate approach would be to provide only transitional financial support to all discoms, which are privatised under the private-public partnership mode. Contents1 Context2 Failure of assistance programs3 Situation has worsened4 Issues with… Continue reading Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change. Synopsis: Global warming threat has opened a new path to growth for India that will only advance its economic prospects. Contents1 Background2 India’s role3 A transformed eco dev strategy4 Way forward Background IPCC’s 6th Assessment report has unambiguously stated that various significant impacts of climate change have already… Continue reading The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s strategy for COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) meeting at Glasgow in Nov 2021. Synopsis: With the recent IPCC report highlighting code red for our planet, India needs to evolve its emission reduction strategy too. A brief look at the India’s current strategy, why it needs changing, associated challenges and potential… Continue reading Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Financial inclusion and measures taken by RBI Synopsis: Challenges faced by SFBs and Criticism against them Contents1 Background2 Evolution of Small Finance banks3 Idea behind SFBs4 Criticism of SFBs5 Challenges faced by SFBs Background SFBs have grown rapidly since RBI first carved out this category half a decade ago in Indian… Continue reading The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
The repeal of the retrospective tax shows Modi government means business on reforms
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains government actions to boost investor confidence Synopsis: Along with the taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, India has taken many steps to boost investor confidence. Introduction: The government has recently introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in Parliament. The bill seeks to nullify the contentious retrospective tax law by amending the Income Tax (IT)… Continue reading The repeal of the retrospective tax shows Modi government means business on reforms
Indian startups deserve an easier shot at success
Source: Livemint Relevance- Regarding Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), their significance and need for further reforms. Synopsis: Recently, the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021, got the approval of Lok Sabha. Need for it and the changes introduced. Background An enactment of law in 2008 allowed the emergence of large joint-stock companies as LLPs, with the… Continue reading Indian startups deserve an easier shot at success
Connecting India by inland waterways
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Infrastructure development, Inland waterways Synopsis: Recently, Parliament passed a new law to bring uniformity in the rules and regulations governing inland waterways and navigation on them. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 replaces the century-old Inland Vessels Act, 1917. Contents1 Background2 Issues with the 1917 Act3 Aim and objective of the bill4 Key features of the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021… Continue reading Connecting India by inland waterways
Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why should the old coal plants retire?4 Arguments against the retirement of old coal plants:5 Way Forward: Synopsis: It is right to let old coal capacity fade away in due course, but age shouldn’t be used as the sole criteria for it. The focus should be on doing detailed… Continue reading Revisit the idea of ‘aging out’ India’s coal plants
Fighting the climate change – India’s way ahead (On IPCC report)
Source: TOI, Indian Express, Business Standard 1, Business Standard 2 Relevance: Fighting the climate-change crisis. Synopsis: India is already taking many steps to combat climate change, but it needs to do more to ensure climate-adaptation and mitigation are at the heart of every government policy. Steps taken by India INDC Targets: India is well on… Continue reading Fighting the climate change – India’s way ahead (On IPCC report)
