Recognising NABARD’s Preeminent Function
Context To highlight the significance of cooperatives, a panel led by ex-Union Minister Suresh Prabhu has proposed the National Cooperative Policy.Concern has been voiced by the All-India Nabard Employees Association (AINBEA) over rumoured proposals that fail to recognise the National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development’s (Nabard) important role in India’s economic development. Relevance: GS […]
An Upswing in Rural Entrepreneurship
Context The vast potential for rural entrepreneurship in sectors like business, industry, and agriculture can propel development. Relevance: GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment Mains Question Talk about the difficulties rural young entrepreneurs face in expanding their businesses and offer a comprehensive strategy that combines policy […]
What are Critical Minerals?
Context: A national critical minerals strategy for India, underpinned by the minerals identified in this study, can help focus on priority concerns in supply risks, domestic policy regimes, and sustainability. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Critical Minerals? Why is this resource critical? Challenges Faced by India in Assuring Resilient […]
Top Exporting District In India: Jamnagar in Gujarat
Context: Jamnagar in Gujarat is the top exporting district in India. It formed about 24% of India’s exports in value terms in FY23 (till January). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article Status of India’s Export Sector Trade Deficit: Top Export Sectors: Current trends: Challenges Facing the Export Sector in India: Access to […]
Regulating The Crypto Sector
Context: Recently, the India’s Finance Minister pointed out the importance of regulating the crypto sector while protecting economies from harm. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Key points: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do cryptocurrencies derive their value? What is the state of cryptocurrency right now? […]
What Is Dabba Trading?
Context: Recently, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) issued a string of notices naming entities involved in ‘dabba trading’. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ‘dabba trading’? Where does it become particularly problematic? -Source: The Hindu
About The REITs and InvITs Index
Context: Recently, NSE Indices Ltd, a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), launched India’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) Index Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the REITs and InvITs Index? What are REITs? What are InvITs? Source: Live Mint
About The Vibrant Village Programme
Context: Recently, Union home Minister launches vibrant villages program on China border in Arunachal Pradesh. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Dimensions of the Article: About Vibrant Village Programme Focus areas Need of such scheme: -Source: The Hindu
A Pragmatic Move By RBI
Context: The Reserve Bank of India holds increase in the policy rate surprises most banks and economy analysts. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: RBI pause repo rate hike: Reasons for the pause in policy rate: Instruments of Monetary Policy There are several direct and indirect instruments that are used for implementing monetary […]
About The Fortified Rice
Context As many as 269 districts in 27 States have started distributing fortified rice under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS), achieving a 100% target set for Phase II by March 2023 in the Rice Fortification Programme, said Union Food Secretary. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy, Public distribution system Dimensions of the Article: What is […]