Tag: Indian Economy

Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes

Source: The post is based on the article “Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indigenization of technology (Science and technology) News: In this article author discusses the Indian government’s strategy to stimulate the domestic semiconductor industry, pointing out potential drawbacks… Continue reading Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical

Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right” published in Business Standard on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures needed to improve train services. News: The recent launch of new Vande Bharat trains has dominated headlines. However, along with these trains, overall services… Continue reading Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right

Source: The post is based on the article “Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?” published in Business Standard on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with protectionist measures adopted by countries against China. News: India implemented economic reforms in 1991.… Continue reading Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?

Source: The post is based on the article “Accelerating India’s energy transition” published in Business standard on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article, the author discusses India’s heavy reliance on imported energy, its need for energy security, and how diversifying energy sources like increasing natural gas usage can… Continue reading Accelerating India’s energy transition

Source: The post is based on the article “ Discoms still an area of darkness ” published in “ Business standard” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure ( Energy) News: The revenues of electricity distribution companies (Discoms) in India have declined over a 12-year period, from 75% of total revenues in FY10… Continue reading Discoms still an area of darkness