Tag: Indian Economy

Source: The post is based on the article “Nurturing capex- With foreign investments declining, it is necessary to maintain growth in government capital expenditure” published in “Business Standard” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy, mobilisation of resources News: In this article, the author discusses the Indian government’s new projects and their potential impact… Continue reading Nurturing capex- With foreign investments declining, it is necessary to maintain growth in government capital expenditure

Source– The post is based on the article “The laptop error” published in “The Times of India” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to manufacturing and trade News– Recently, India banned the import of personal computers, laptops and tablets. A licence would be needed to import a computer. What are… Continue reading The laptop error

Source: The post is based on articles “Easing credit flow: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Mobilization of Resources, Growth & Development Relevance: About Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit News: Recently, the RBI has announced… Continue reading Easing credit flow: On the Reserve Bank of India’s Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit

Source– The post is based on the article “How India is becoming a young country but with an ageing workforce” and “Express View on CMIE data: A dissonant note” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Employment statisticss of Indian economy News– While addressing the nation… Continue reading How India is becoming a young country but with an ageing workforce

Source: The post is based on the article “On smartphone manufacturing in India” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The article discusses a debate between former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar… Continue reading “On smartphone manufacturing in India”

Source– The post is based on the article “How to fix holes in the financial safety net” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Global financial system News– The article explains the evolution of the global financial system and challenges faced by current financial architecture. It also explains the… Continue reading How to fix holes in the financial safety net

Source: The post is based on the article “When VVIPs Leave” published in The Times of India on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – infrastructure development News: The author discusses how cities in India temporarily improve infrastructure for G20 meetings, which highlights the year-round poor conditions. He also emphasizes the need for local government power… Continue reading When VVIPs Leave – on the issue of beautification of cities during VVIP visits

Source: The post is based on the article “Dollar Today, Rupee Tomorrow” published in The Times of India on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy – Money and Currency News: In this article author discusses the challenges and implications of making the Indian rupee an international currency, comparing it to dominant currencies… Continue reading Dollar Today, Rupee Tomorrow

Source– The post is based on the article “Where prices are hurting” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to inflation News– As the Reserve Bank of India has released its August monthly bulletin. What are the inflation prospects of the country? The inflation for July… Continue reading Where prices are hurting

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on RBI studies: Carrying hope” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News: The National Statistical Office will soon release GDP growth estimates for the first quarter (April-June). The RBI predicts an 8% growth. Despite global slowdowns and a… Continue reading Express View on RBI studies: Carrying hope