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
Tag: Indian Economy
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
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (energy) News: The article addresses the challenges and consequences of the global target set at COP28, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. It highlights the… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
Banking investments – New norms will impart stability
Source: The post is based on the article “Banking investments – New norms will impart stability” published in Business Standard on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Banking Sector Relevance: RBI’s new guidelines for investment in the banking sector. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released updated investment norms for the banking… Continue reading Banking investments – New norms will impart stability
Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough
Source– The post is based on the article “Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough” published in the “mint” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News– In the latest official release for August, it was reported that inflation had eased to 6.8% year-on-year from the previous 15-month high of 7.4% in… Continue reading Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough
India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual” published in the “mint” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Employment News– The article explains the issues of higher unemployment rate among the youth population. What does the statistics say about the employment… Continue reading India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual
A new direction for direct taxes
Source: This post is based on the article “A new direction for direct taxes”, published in Business Standard, on 13th Sep 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy – Mobilisation of Resources News: The latest data shows a decline in the government’s direct tax collections. The government’s direct tax collections declined by 0.91% in… Continue reading A new direction for direct taxes
