Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook” published in The Indian Express on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About GDP forecast of the first quarter for FY 2023-24 News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the official… Continue reading Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook
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Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a universal basic income
Source– The post is based on the article “Too Few Seats For The Kotas” published in the “mint” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Inclusive growth. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to social safety net and financial inclusion News– The article explains the successful implementation of Jan Dhan… Continue reading Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a universal basic income
Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Source– The post is based on the article “Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting. GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the need for relook at the present system of fiscal federalism. Contents1 Why do emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal… Continue reading Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation
Source– The post is based on the article “How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS 3- Indian Economy – Employment and unemployment News- In this article the author discusses lopsided development policies which have resulted in fewer job creation for millions of… Continue reading How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation
Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy; growth, development and employment. News: The author talks about Rajasthan Gig and Platform Workers Act, which benefits gig workers in India. It tackles problems… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker
The promise of our goods and services tax is unfulfilled
Source: The post is based on the article “The promise of our goods and services tax is unfulfilled” published in “Live Mint” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News: The author discusses the shortcomings of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, highlighting that it hasn’t met its promised benefits in revenue growth… Continue reading The promise of our goods and services tax is unfulfilled
India has an opportunity to lead the fourth industrial revolution
Source– The post is based on the article “India has an opportunity to lead the fourth industrial revolution” published in the “mint” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Manufacturing sector News– The article explains the issues related to fourth industrial revolution in India. What are some facts about fourth industrial revolution? Fourth… Continue reading India has an opportunity to lead the fourth industrial revolution
Nurturing capex- With foreign investments declining, it is necessary to maintain growth in government capital expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “Nurturing capex- With foreign investments declining, it is necessary to maintain growth in government capital expenditure” published in “Business Standard” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy, mobilisation of resources News: In this article, the author discusses the Indian government’s new projects and their potential impact… Continue reading Nurturing capex- With foreign investments declining, it is necessary to maintain growth in government capital expenditure
The laptop error
Source– The post is based on the article “The laptop error” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to manufacturing and trade News– Recently, India banned the import of personal computers, laptops and tablets. A licence would be needed to import a computer. What are… Continue reading The laptop error
Easing credit flow: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit
Source: The post is based on articles “Easing credit flow: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Mobilization of Resources, Growth & Development Relevance: About Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit News: Recently, the RBI has announced… Continue reading Easing credit flow: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit
