Source: The post is based on the article “Why are tomato prices still high?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Inflation Relevance: concerns associated with volatility of tomato prices News: The RBI has recently highlighted that the volatility of tomato prices has historically contributed to the country’s overall… Continue reading Why are tomato prices still high?
Tag: Indian Economy
Missing numbers – on statistical system
Source– The post is based on the article “Missing numbers” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: issues related to government statistical system News- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has formed a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). It will advise on official data, including… Continue reading Missing numbers – on statistical system
National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is multidimensional poverty? 3 How is it different from normal measures of poverty? 4 What are the findings of Niti Aayog on multi-dimensional poverty in India? 5 Does the Global MPI report corroborate Niti Aayog report? 6 What are the government initiatives for elimination of multidimensional poverty and how effective have… Continue reading National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to statistical exercise by government News- The government has now expanded the scope of the 2019 committee… Continue reading Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth development and employment. News: This article outlines India’s path to achieving a 7% growth rate. It emphasises… Continue reading A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Intervention does push deprivation levels down
Source: The post is based on the article “Intervention does push deprivation levels down” published in Live mint on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: This article discusses a Niti Aayog report which highlights a decline in ‘multidimensional poverty’ in India from 2015-16 to… Continue reading Intervention does push deprivation levels down
Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Source: The post is based on the article “Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indigenization of technology (Science and technology) News: In this article author discusses the Indian government’s strategy to stimulate the domestic semiconductor industry, pointing out potential drawbacks… Continue reading Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Express View on employment: The stress signals
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on employment: The stress signals” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: In this article the author discusses the rising demand for work under Mahatma… Continue reading Express View on employment: The stress signals
India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort” published in “The Hindu” on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News- The article explains the increasing concentration of wealth in India and increasing closeness between business and state. What shows the increasing concentration of wealth in India? The… Continue reading India’s conglomerates are getting too big for comfort
