Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time to double down on our digital expansion” published in the “mint” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Digital economy News– The article discusses the rapid growth of India’s internet economy. It highlights the uneven expansion and the need to broaden the internet… Continue reading It’s time to double down on our digital expansion
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Learning from the CHIPS Act of the U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “Learning from the CHIPS Act of the U.S.” published in The Hindu on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology, Industrial Policy Relevance: comparison between India’s and the US semiconductor policy News: The United States’ Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science Act of 2022… Continue reading Learning from the CHIPS Act of the U.S.
15 years after 2008, developed countries still making mistakes
Source: The post is based on the article “Sajjid Z Chinoy writes: 15 years after 2008, developed countries still making mistakes” published in “The Indian express” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. & Effects of liberalisation on the economy, News: In… Continue reading 15 years after 2008, developed countries still making mistakes
India’s mining policy shift
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s mining policy shift” published in “The Hindu” on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to mining sector News– Recently, Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, in a bid to attract private sector investment in the exploration of… Continue reading India’s mining policy shift
Critical Minerals in India and Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 : Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are critical Minerals?3 Present status of critical minerals in India4 What are the Challenges of critical minerals supply?5 What is the Need of Critical Minerals?6 What is the need of the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2023?7 How Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2023 aims to tackle… Continue reading Critical Minerals in India and Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 : Explained, pointwise
Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns with state regulating oil prices News: Previously, the… Continue reading Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation
Source: The post is based on the article “Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Employment Relevance: benefits of gig work News: Gig works are often seen as insecure kind of job in India. However, given the number of… Continue reading Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation
Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. & Effects of liberalisation on the economy, News: The Indian government… Continue reading Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com
Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill
Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy (taxation) News: The article discusses a court case where Gameskraft, an online gaming company, challenges a large tax demand. The main issue… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill
Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are some recent instances of import restrictions? 3 What are the WTO rules on import licensing? 4 What are the positive impacts of import restrictions? 5 What are the negative impacts of import restrictions? 6 What should be the way forward? Introduction The government has recently imposed restrictions on the import… Continue reading Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise
