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
Tag: Indian Economy
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
Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology” published in Business Standard on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Flaws in India’s GDP calculation method. News: Critics have pointed out flaws in India’s GDP calculation method since the 2011-12 base year revision… Continue reading Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges” published in “Indian express” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure (renewable energy) News: The article discusses India’s efforts to use green hydrogen, a clean fuel, for buses. The government aims to make India a hub for this… Continue reading Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges
Our chip-making game shows welcome realism
Source– The post is based on the article “Our chip-making game shows welcome realism” published in the “mint” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Semiconductor manufacturing News– Recently, India’s electronics and infotech minister Ashwini Vaishnaw talked about focus on the emerging segment that remains largely unexploited in semiconductor manufacturing What are some facts… Continue reading Our chip-making game shows welcome realism
ExplainSpeaking: What’s the link between GDP growth and employment in India
Source: The post is based on the article “ExplainSpeaking: What’s the link between GDP growth and employment in India” published in “Indian express” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses the concern that India’s focus on growing GDP isn’t leading to enough job creation, particularly quality jobs.… Continue reading ExplainSpeaking: What’s the link between GDP growth and employment in India
There is a better way to capture the growth picture
Source: The post is based on the article “There is a better way to capture the growth picture” published in “Indian express” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Indian economy News: The author discusses India’s goal to become a $5 trillion economy and the need for accurate GDP measurement. The article emphasizes updating the… Continue reading There is a better way to capture the growth picture
Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited
Source: The post is based on the article “Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited” published in Business Standard on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Capital Market Relevance: About JP Morgan’s decision to include Government of India (GoI) bonds. News: JP Morgan’s recent announcement about including Government of… Continue reading Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited
