Source: The post is based on the article “India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable” published in “Live mint” on 5th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (metro rail systems) News: The article discusses the financial challenges faced by India’s expanding metro rail networks. It emphasizes the necessity for sustainable funding, regular fare adjustments,… Continue reading India’s metro rail systems should become financially sustainable
Tag: Indian Economy
The narrative of development and populism
Source: The post is based on the article “The narrative of development and populism” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About populism and large-scale development News: In the upcoming state elections, political parties are making announcements and inaugurating a variety of projects and… Continue reading The narrative of development and populism
India’s rise is the big story. So where’s the FDI?
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s rise is the big story. So where’s the FDI?” published in “Indian express” on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy- Foreign direct investment (FDI) News: The article discusses the drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) in India despite its strong economic growth and positive forecasts.… Continue reading India’s rise is the big story. So where’s the FDI?
Why India can’t live without dirty coal
Source: The post is based on the article “WHY INDIA CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT DIRTY COAL- Despite the bad optics, India needs to keep burning coal and open up more mines” published in “Live Mint” on 3rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure (energy) News: The author talks about India’s struggle to balance between using clean… Continue reading Why India can’t live without dirty coal
40th…Now What? India’s Innovation Index 2023
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘40th…Now What?’ published in The Times of India on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – India’s Industrial Policies News: India’s innovation rank in 2023 index is still too low. India’s rise to 40th position in the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s… Continue reading 40th…Now What? India’s Innovation Index 2023
KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
Source– The post is based on the article “KEEPING SFBs AFLOAT” published in “The Business Standard” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– The article explains the issues related to Small finance banks (SFBs). What are some facts about Small Finance Banks (SFBs)? They are designed to promote… Continue reading KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks
Source– The post is based on the article “We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks” published in the “mint” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to WTO News– On 6 July 2023, over 110 of the WTO 164 members concluded text-based negotiations on the Agreement on Investment Facilitation for Development… Continue reading We should join the WTO’s investment facilitation talks
What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?
Source– The post is based on the article “What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance- Issues related to savings and investment in the economy News– The household financial savings data recently published in the latest issue of the… Continue reading What does a drop in household financial savings imply for India?
GDP doesn’t mean much for economy
Source– The post is based on the article “GDP doesn’t mean much for economy” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Indian economy and growth News– The article explains the issues of overemphasis on growth for measuring the economic well-being of the population. What are issues related to overemphasis… Continue reading GDP doesn’t mean much for economy
Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation
Source: The post is based on the article “Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation” published in Live Mint on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development, Taxation Relevance: concerns with high GST on online casinos and gaming platforms. News: The government’s decision to impose 28% GST on online… Continue reading Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation
