Source: The post is based on an article “Many Indian firms need more leverage” published in Business Standard on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns associated with low debt scenario in India. News: There has been a decrease in borrowing by India firms. This presents concerns for the Indian… Continue reading Many Indian firms need more leverage
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India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
Source– The post is based on the article “India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation” published in the “mint” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to financial system News – The article explains the rise of lending by loan sharks. Contents1 What are some facts about shark lending?2 What… Continue reading India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation
Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s statistical system 3 What are the legal provisions for data collection in India? 4 Why are statistics important? 5 How is the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) different from the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics? 6 What is the need for the new Standing Committee on Statistics? 7 What are… Continue reading Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise
Missing the real achievements
Source: The post is based on the article “Missing the real achievements” published in Business Standard on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s economic scenario and challenges with it News: The article explains India’s macroeconomic achievements and challenges associated with it. What are the macroeconomic achievements made… Continue reading Missing the real achievements
Textiles in a tangle
Source: The post is based on the article “Textiles in a tangle” published in Business standard on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Effects of liberalization on the economy & Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu’s spinning mills… Continue reading Textiles in a tangle
Why are tomato prices still high?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why are tomato prices still high?” published in The Hindu on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Inflation Relevance: concerns associated with volatility of tomato prices News: The RBI has recently highlighted that the volatility of tomato prices has historically contributed to the country’s overall… Continue reading Why are tomato prices still high?
Missing numbers – on statistical system
Source– The post is based on the article “Missing numbers” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: issues related to government statistical system News- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has formed a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). It will advise on official data, including… Continue reading Missing numbers – on statistical system
National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is multidimensional poverty? 3 How is it different from normal measures of poverty? 4 What are the findings of Niti Aayog on multi-dimensional poverty in India? 5 Does the Global MPI report corroborate Niti Aayog report? 6 What are the government initiatives for elimination of multidimensional poverty and how effective have… Continue reading National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to statistical exercise by government News- The government has now expanded the scope of the 2019 committee… Continue reading Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth development and employment. News: This article outlines India’s path to achieving a 7% growth rate. It emphasises… Continue reading A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
