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
Tag: Indian Economy
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
Tax can be an incentive-Voluntary tax transparency framework can attract capital, generate employment
Source: The post is based on the article “Tax can be an incentive-Voluntary tax transparency framework can attract capital, generate employment” published in The Indian express on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy – mobilization of resources News: In this article author discusses the need for India to adopt a voluntary tax transparency framework… Continue reading Tax can be an incentive-Voluntary tax transparency framework can attract capital, generate employment
Many Indian firms need more leverage
Source: The post is based on an article “Many Indian firms need more leverage” published in Business Standard on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns associated with low debt scenario in India. News: There has been a decrease in borrowing by India firms. This presents concerns for the Indian… Continue reading Many Indian firms need more leverage
India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
Source– The post is based on the article “India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation” published in the “mint” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to financial system News – The article explains the rise of lending by loan sharks. Contents1 What are some facts about shark lending?2 What… Continue reading India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s statistical system 3 What are the legal provisions for data collection in India? 4 Why are statistics important? 5 How is the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) different from the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics? 6 What is the need for the new Standing Committee on Statistics? 7 What are… Continue reading Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
Missing the real achievements
Source: The post is based on the article “Missing the real achievements” published in Business Standard on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s economic scenario and challenges with it News: The article explains India’s macroeconomic achievements and challenges associated with it. What are the macroeconomic achievements made… Continue reading Missing the real achievements
