Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Sagarmala Programme Mains level: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. and Investment models Context: • Vision of the Sagarmala Programme is to reduce logistics cost for EXIM and domestic trade with minimal infrastructure…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Mains level: Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. Context: • The agriculture reforms have again occupied centre stage…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: NBFCs Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development Context: • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to four-layered regulatory and supervisory framework for non-banking finance NBFCs…
• A study by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted that the cost of issuing green bonds has generally remained higher than other bonds in India, largely due to asymmetric information. About: • A green bond is a type of…
• Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a Regulatory Compliance Portal to minimize Regulatory Compliance Burden for Businesses and Citizens. About: • The objective of this portal launched on 1st…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Digital Service Tax Mains level: Trade Intellectual Property CONTEXT: • Proliferation of digital service taxes (DSTs) is a symptom of the changing international economic order. Countries such as India which provide large markets for…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act Mains level: Changes in industrial policy and their effects CONTEXT: • Consumer protection is an article of faith for the present ruling government. Consumers are the fulcrum of…
• The Union Cabinet has given its approval for Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project. Salient features: • Government of India is also supporting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir by providing grant of Rs. 776.44 crore for Equity contribution…
• Fiscal Deficit (FD) is the difference between a government’s expenditure and revenues. When revenue is higher, the Budget is seen as fiscal surplus. • Higher FD, in theory, can boost a sluggish economy by giving more money to people…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: India’s National Mineral Policy 2019 Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: • India’s National Mineral Policy 2019 states: “natural resources, including minerals, are…
• Ministry of New and Renewable Energy clarified that Roof Top Solar scheme is being implemented in the state only by DISCOMs. About: • Solar panels and other equipment to be installed shall be as per the standard and specifications…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Shadow entrepreneurship Mains level: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: • The global rise of shadow entrepreneurship, not just in education but other sectors such…
