Source: The post is based on the article “The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s, the current generation can no longer take global peace and lifelong economic progress for granted” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- growth and development News: The article discusses significant global progress… Continue reading The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s
Tag: Indian Economy
Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
Source: The post is based on the article “Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough. Real change needs 8% growth” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: measures needed for India to increase… Continue reading Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan
Source: The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policy Relevance: About the recent decision of the GST Council and associated challenges. News:… Continue reading Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan
India needs to go nuclear
Source: This post has been created based on the article “India needs to go nuclear” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the need for an expansion of nuclear energy in emerging economies, especially… Continue reading India needs to go nuclear
Lessons from 2016 demonetisation
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from 2016 demonetisation” published in Business Standard on 11th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: reasons behind the success of the withdrawal of 2,000-rupee currency notes. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to withdrew all 2,000-rupee currency notes in… Continue reading Lessons from 2016 demonetisation
The impact of Claudia Goldin’s work
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The impact of Claudia Goldin’s work” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. News: This article discusses the work of Claudia Goldin… Continue reading The impact of Claudia Goldin’s work
Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Source: The post is based on the article “Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment & disaster management News: The article discusses the dangers and issues associated with big dams in India, particularly in the Himalayas. It connects recent flooding… Continue reading Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Beyond the bond market’s message
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond the bond market’s message” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Economic challenges for India arising from shifts in the US economy. News: The article discusses ongoing developments in the US economy and their potential… Continue reading Beyond the bond market’s message
Building an India for manufacturers
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Building an India for manufacturers” published in The Indian Express on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment News: This article discusses the changing scenario of India’s services sector, its bright… Continue reading Building an India for manufacturers
Revisiting the rail gauge debate
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Revisiting the rail gauge debate” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Broad-Gauge railway network vis-à-vis the Standard Gauge… Continue reading Revisiting the rail gauge debate
