Source– The post is based on the article “Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing” published in the “Live Mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance – Issue related to financial sector News – The Reserve Bank of India made regulatory changes to the microfinance sector in March 2022.… Continue reading Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing
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R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure
Source– The post is based on the article “R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure – Digital Infrastructure News– The article explains the PM-WANI scheme of Indian government Contents1 How has the state of connectivity has undergone a… Continue reading R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure
A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose
Source: The post is based on the article “A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose” published in “Live mint” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Banking News: The State Bank of India (SBI) is using behavioral cues and AI technology to detect potential loan defaulters. It is employing a friendly approach, like home… Continue reading A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose
Empowering MSMEs for export success
Source: The post is based on the article “Empowering MSMEs for export success” published in Business standard on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The article discusses the potential of India’s MSMEs in global trade, highlighting their challenges in scaling and exporting. It suggests reforms, like… Continue reading Empowering MSMEs for export success
Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production
Source: The post is based on the article “Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production” published in “Business standard” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- investment model News: Airbus gave the first C-295 plane to the Indian Air Force (IAF). India will make 40 more with Tata’s help. This will create many jobs… Continue reading Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production
India’s tea industry needs policy liberalization for rejuvenation
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s tea industry needs policy liberalization for rejuvenation” published in the “mint” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Issues related to industrial policies News– The article explains the status of the tea industry in India and issues faced by it. What are some… Continue reading India’s tea industry needs policy liberalization for rejuvenation
Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Economy – infrastructure (information and communication network) News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering whether to regulate or ban certain online communication services like… Continue reading Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
Being people-centric – on government spending
Source: The post is based on the article “Being people-centric” published in “Business standard” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. News: The article discusses how, despite India’s government spending a significant percentage of its GDP, it doesn’t always achieve better outcomes in areas like… Continue reading Being people-centric – on government spending
With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap
Source– The post is based on the article “With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to taxation News– The article explains the changes in Indian tax policy landscape in recent years Which significant developments have occurred… Continue reading With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap
Changing the way the postman knocks
Source: The post is based on the article “Changing the way the postman knocks” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Communication) News: The new Post Office Bill (2023) revises the old 1898 Act, granting the postal department increased pricing and service autonomy. It also permits the interception of items… Continue reading Changing the way the postman knocks
