Source: Live Mint Relevance: Issues related to the growth of MSMEs in India Synopsis: We must adapt our policy settings to favor new opportunities for small businesses if we want them to play a big role in job creation. Contents1 Context2 Significance of small businesses in India3 What needs to be done?4 Way forward Context… Continue reading India needs an ecosystem that’s conducive to MSME expansion
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What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Doubling India’s exports Synopsis: The blueprint for doubling India’s exports has already been crafted 10 years ago. It needs to be adapted to the modern times by incorporating suitable changes. A brief look at some factors that merit attention. Context India has set a target of merchandise exports of $450 billion in… Continue reading What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
How we’re beneficiaries of suspension of human rights
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand the complexity of Human rights and national security. Synopsis: Recent revelations in a book have revealed that State agencies do use the means like torture or violation of human rights to achieve the goal of national security. Introduction The recent book ‘Spy Stories: Inside the secret world of the R.A.W. and… Continue reading How we’re beneficiaries of suspension of human rights
How can India’s wool sector be revived
Source: Down To Earth Introduction The shepherds in Uttarakhand will soon get a batch of lambs through the cross-breeding of sheep indigenous to the region with Australian Merino sheep. Australian Merino sheep are known to have the softest and finest wool used for apparel. This cross-breeding was done with an aim to boost the pastoral… Continue reading How can India’s wool sector be revived
To break the poverty cycle: GoI should allow companies to offer earn-while-you-learn education to poor young Indians
Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of poverty in migrants. Synopsis: Given the nature of the jobs of migrants and the need to educate them, there is a need to create an alternate education system for them. Challenges of education for migrants Education is seen by many as a ticket out of poverty. Today, in… Continue reading To break the poverty cycle: GoI should allow companies to offer earn-while-you-learn education to poor young Indians
Catch the rain, fix water crisis: How Odisha leads by example
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Fighting water crisis in India, Odisha model of rain water harvesting Synopsis: Urbanization poses a threat to our natural environment, it is leading to water scarcity, disasters, loss of biodiversity and more. However, sustainable urbanization can offer a solution for the emerging urban problems as reflected by Odisha model. Contents1… Continue reading Catch the rain, fix water crisis: How Odisha leads by example
Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Causes behind increase in land degradation and desertification Synopsis: Problem of land degradation and desertification is increasing in India. A brief look at the findings of ISRO’s report on the issue and causes behind it. Contents1 Context2 What is land degradation?3 Findings of the report:4 Causes behind land degradation and… Continue reading Despite PM Modi’s assurance, land degradation, desertification increasing
Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Source: PIB Introduction The Government of India is taking proactive measures to boost the export of surplus sugar & diversion of sugar to ethanol. The move is to ensure timely payment of cane dues of sugarcane farmers and to boost the agricultural economy. Measures taken by Government for Sugar Industry: India is the world’s second-largest… Continue reading Govt announces incentive for mills exporting sugar, diverting it to ethanol
Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues related with Aviation industry Synopsis: Heavy regulation on Aviation sector impact its efficiency and are much too arbitrary. Background The aviation business has always been one of India’s most heavily regulated. The covid pandemic, has left it even more so. After lockdown relaxations, regular flights resumed in late-May 2020 with a… Continue reading Our Procrustean policy on airfares is pointless
What India’s informal sector needs right now?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Formalization of work force, problems faced by informal sector workers Synopsis: Ignoring problems in the informal sector can be costly as it can lead to job and wage losses, higher inflation and even risk the livelihood of migrant workers. Contents1 Context2 Informal sector scenario in India3 Impact of COVID4 What does… Continue reading What India’s informal sector needs right now?
