Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat Atta to cost ₹2 less as govt aims to put lid on prices” published in “Live Mint” on 7th November 2023 Why in the News? The Government of India has launched a new wheat flour scheme called “Bharat Atta.” What is Bharat Atta? Bharat Atta is… Continue reading Bharat Atta to cost ₹2 less as govt aims to put lid on prices
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On the issues with Old Pension Scheme – Pension bloat
Source: This post on the issues with Old Pension Scheme has been created based on the article “Pension bloat” published in Live Mint on 7th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Government Budgeting. News: This article discusses the problems of returning to the Old Pension Scheme. A detailed article on the… Continue reading On the issues with Old Pension Scheme – Pension bloat
Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors
Source: The post is based on the article “Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors” published in “Live mint” on 6th November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 Why is there a demand for listing of companies on foreign stock exchanges?3 What are the new regulations brought out by the government now?4 What are… Continue reading Foreign listing: pros and cons for firms, investors
On Rural Economic Distress – RBI governor’s growth optimism masks rural distress
Source: The post on rural economic distress is based on the article “RBI governor’s growth optimism masks rural distress” published in Live Mint on 6th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Growth and employment. GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: The… Continue reading On Rural Economic Distress – RBI governor’s growth optimism masks rural distress
On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
Source: The post on the working of the IMF is based on the article “Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system” published in Live mint on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The global economy faces challenges… Continue reading On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
On India’s disinvestment policy- Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs
Source: The post on India’s disinvestment policy is based on the article “Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs” published in “Live mint” on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Mobilization of resources (Disinvestment) News: The article discusses LIC’s share price drop after its initial sale. It highlights… Continue reading On India’s disinvestment policy- Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs
On Inequality – The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy
Source: The post on Inequality is based on the article “The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy” published in “Live mint” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. News: The article discusses how recent crises have highlighted the growing… Continue reading On Inequality – The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy
A Damocles sword hangs above laptop importers
Source: The post is based on the article “A Damocles sword hangs above laptop importers” published in “Live mint” on 23rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Effects of liberalisation on the economy News: The Indian government has changed its policy on importing laptops, mainly from China. Instead of licenses, an “import management system” will quickly… Continue reading A Damocles sword hangs above laptop importers
We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India
Source: The post is based on the article “We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India” published in Live Mint on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Problems associated with Health Relevance: Measures needed to prevent suicides in India and address mental health issues News: The author, associated with Mariwala… Continue reading We must break the silence on suicide prevention in India
Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Source: The post is based on the article “’Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy” published in “Live mint” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- mobilisation of resources News: India wants to host the 2036 Olympics. Historically, rich countries hosted these games. Hosting often costs more than the benefits gained. India should focus… Continue reading Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
