Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Credit Rating Agencies (CRA)

India recently published a document called ‘Re-examining Narratives: A Collection of Essays’. This document offers different viewpoints on economic policy, which could significantly influence India’s future growth and development objectives.

defence
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

India’s defence budgeting and the point of deterrence

As Budget 2024-25 is currently in the planning stages, discussing India’s defense sector is pertinent, especially in the context of allocating funds for defense

ethanol
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

India’s ethanol conundrum

As over 100 nations committed to tripling the worldwide renewable energy capacity by 2030 during COP28 in Dubai, India finds itself navigating a delicate balance in meeting its ethanol blending target

Dollarization
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Dollarization

Javier Milei, the newly elected president of Argentina, has garnered attention with his proposal to substitute the nation’s currency, the “Peso”, with the US dollar.

fiscal prudence
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Fiscal prudence

An in-depth examination of the government’s financial records reveals that the fiscal deficit is primarily due to insufficient revenues, rather than excessive spending.

Social Audit
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Governance GS 2 GS 3

Social Audit

Out of the 34 States and union territories only six have completed social audit of works done under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in more than 50% of gram panchayats.

Climate-Smart Agriculture
Posted in Editorial Analysis Economic Development GS 3

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.

Battery Waste Management Rules
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Governance GS 2 GS 3

Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

Battery recycling rules need to be revamped to make process more efficient and economic.

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Reverse Flipping

The Economic Survey 2023-24 recognized the concept of reverse flipping, a trend that has been garnering increased attention in recent years.

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Enhancing the Digital Capabilities of Rural MSMEs

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), vital to India’s economic framework, require digital empowerment to broaden market outreach and facilitate easier access to finance.

Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS)

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹22,303 crore subsidy on P&K fertilizers for the current Rabi season.

Women, marriage and labour market participation
Posted in GS 3 Economic Development Editorial Analysis

Women, marriage and labour market participation

World Bank estimates (2022): The worldwide Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for women was 47.3% in 2022.