Tag: the Mint

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs to use its fiscal armoury to fight inequality” published in the mint on 24th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to poverty. GS3- Inclusive growth Relevance– Inequality and related issues News– The article explains the recent report of Oxfam about increasing inequality in India. It… Continue reading India needs to use its fiscal armoury to fight inequality

Source– The post is based on the article “India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System” published in the mint on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- PDS and Food security Relevance: Issue related to distribution of foodgrains News- The article explains the recent government move to end the PMGKY and the need to… Continue reading India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System

Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality” published in the mint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the case of levying wealth tax in India .… Continue reading It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality

Source: The post is based on the article “Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining” published in the mint on 29th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy. GS1- Economic geography  Relevance: Important minerals for economy  News: The article explains the issues faced by the mining sector in India. It also explains the reasons… Continue reading Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining

Source: The post is based on the article “Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries” published in the mint on 27th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy  Relevance: Issue related to fair competition in market. News: The article explains the Parliamentary Committee report on anti-competitive practices by big tech companies prevalent in… Continue reading Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries

Source– The post is based on the article “We’re a step closer to an overhaul of our competition law” published in the mint on 16th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Regulation of economy News– The article explains the issues related to Competition(Amendment) Bill,2022. It also explains the standing committee report of this bill.… Continue reading We’re a step closer to an overhaul of our competition law

Source– The post is based on the article “Reforming distorted markets will enhance India competitiveness” published in the mint on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance– Economic policy for better growth and related issues News– The article explains the competitiveness related issues of Indian economy How has the competitiveness of the… Continue reading Reforming distorted markets will enhance India competitiveness

Source– The post is based on the article “Our free trade agreement with Australia is unique in its details” published in the mint on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: economic reforms for more growth News- the article explains the steps taken by the Indian government to increase the trade potential of firms.… Continue reading Our free trade agreement with Australia is unique in its details

Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, one hit and many misses” and published in The Indian Express and “deja vu over the story of a calamity foretold” published in the mint on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the major developments at COP27. Contents1 What were… Continue reading Climate change – on COP 27

Source– The post is based on the article “The master map fast-tracking infra” published in the mint on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure News- The article explains the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. What is PM GatiShakti National Master Plan? It is like the google map of infrastructure. It offers a dashboard with a… Continue reading The master map fast-tracking infra