Source: The post is based on the article “Our national surveys are based on faulty sampling” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for various sectors News: The article discusses the importance of data quality in surveys that inform policy decisions in India. Policymakers in India… Continue reading Our national surveys are based on faulty sampling
Tag: Indian Economy
Internationalisation of the rupee: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is currency internationalisation? 3 What is the rationale for internationalisation of the rupee? 4 What are the recommendations of RBI panel? 5 What are the benefits? 6 What are the macroeconomic risks? 7 What are the challenges? 8 What are the initiatives taken? 9 What should be the future course of action? Introduction… Continue reading Internationalisation of the rupee: Explained, pointwise
A macro view of the fiscal health of States
Source: The post is based on the article “A macro view of the fiscal health of States” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government Budgeting News: The article discusses the fiscal operations of the Indian states and highlights the importance of understanding state finances to improve country’s fiscal situation.… Continue reading A macro view of the fiscal health of States
What explains the resilience of Indian manufacturing?
Source: The post is based on the article “What explains the resilience of Indian manufacturing?” published in Live Mint on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development, Industrial Policy Relevance: About the improving manufacturing sector in India News: The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) shows India as the only large economy whose factory… Continue reading What explains the resilience of Indian manufacturing?
Next steps for GST – Administrative and policy interventions needed
Source: The post is based on an article “Next steps for GST – Administrative and policy interventions needed” published in Business Standard on 5th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policy, Growth and Development Relevance: concerns present with the GST system and measures needed to address them News: After six years of implementation, the… Continue reading Next steps for GST – Administrative and policy interventions needed
Governance issues at Indian Startups: causes and impacts – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a startup?3 What is corporate governance?4 Why is corporate governance important for startups? 5 Why Indian startups are facing governance issues? 6 How will governance issues impact the startup ecosystem in India? 7 What should be done to address governance issues at Indian startups? Introduction India became the third-largest… Continue reading Governance issues at Indian Startups: causes and impacts – Explained, pointwise
Greedflation and its counter arguments: how consumers ultimately decide prices
Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “Clearing the water”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Pricing and Inflation News: The article discusses the concept of “greedflation,” which refers to price inflation caused by corporate greed for high profits. The US is facing the… Continue reading Greedflation and its counter arguments: how consumers ultimately decide prices
A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment
Source: The post is based on the article “A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment” published in Business Standard on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Capital Market Relevance: About the rising stock market indices and its implications for India News: In the past few days, the stock market indices have reached… Continue reading A rising tide – Govt should revive disinvestment
Competition notice in aviation
Source: The post is based on the article “Competition notice in aviation” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Liberalization of Indian Industry News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has raised concerns over the proposed merger of Air India, which was acquired by Tata Group in 2022, and Vistara,… Continue reading Competition notice in aviation
What the Indian economy needs to complete with China
Source: The post is based on the article “What the Indian economy needs to complete with China” published in The Indian Express on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: A comparison of India’s and China’s growth rates. News: The India of today in some ways is similar to China… Continue reading What the Indian economy needs to complete with China
