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?
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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
Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Source– The post is based on the article “Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to taxation News- The 50th GST Council has decided to levy 28% tax on the gross amount involved in… Continue reading Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent trends in inflation? 3 What are the signs of resurgence of high inflation? 4 What are the reasons for the recent inflationary trend? 5 What are the government policies to control inflation? 6 What are the recent government initiatives? 7 How effective are the policies to control inflation? 8 What… Continue reading Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
Source– The post is based on the article “Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Issues related to road transport News – The ministry of road transport and highways is planning to implement a toll collection system… Continue reading Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Source– The post is based on the article “An avoidable controversy over sample surveys” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to government statistical exercise News- An article recently raised doubts on the soundness of data collection procedures of some of the surveys such as… Continue reading An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Source: The post is based on the article “Is there a rural bias in national surveys?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions Relevance: concerns associated with national surveys News: A panel headed by Pronab Sen, a former chief statistician of India, was recently formed by the Indian… Continue reading Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better”
Source: The post is based on the article “Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better” published in Indian express on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure – Energy News: The article discusses India’s growth in ethanol production in recent years. Ethanol, a fuel, can be made from sugarcane and grains… Continue reading Ethanol + petrol: How to blend more and blend better”
How not to tame inflation
Source: The post is based on the article “Ashok Gulati, Manish Kumar Prasad write: How not to tame inflation” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy (inflation) News: In this article author discusses India’s rising inflation, particularly in food items like wheat, rice, tomatoes, and milk. The government’s actions,… Continue reading How not to tame inflation
