Gati Shakti : Third pillar of Amrit Kaal Growth Strategy
Context A crucial third pillar of facilitating free movement supports the two policy pillars of green growth and domestic manufacturing for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the nation. Therefore, this third pillar entails building infrastructure that will lower logistics costs while also improving India’s transportation efficiency. Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of […]
The Importance of Rising India-EU Petroleum Product Exports
Context Relevance GS Paper-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Mains Question Talk about the significance of the Russian oil price cap and the recent sequential increase in India’s exports of petroleum products to the EU. (150 words) Important Points Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence & Statistics (DGCIS) […]
About India Post Payments Bank
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? MD and CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) recently said that IPPB wants to convert itself to a universal bank. About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
A Global Ocean Treaty Benefits Everyone
Context It was recently decided in New York to ratify the UN High Seas Treaty, which will aim to protect 30% of international waters by 2030. Relevance GS Paper-3: Economic Development, Biodiversity, and Environment. Mains Question Talk about how human activity affects ocean biodiversity and what can be done to preserve and restore it. (150 Words) […]
About FAME-II
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? 2435 e-buses deployed across various States/UTs under FAME India Scheme Phase-II About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme
Open Network For Digital Commerce
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently said that the ONDC will help small retailers survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ONDC? The main aims of ONDC are to: Example: What led to formation of ONDC? What are the likely benefits […]
Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade
Context: The government has imposed the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 on cryptocurrencies or virtual assets as it looks to tighten oversight of digital assets. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do cryptocurrencies derive their value? Prevention of Money Laundering Act […]
SWAMIH Investment Fund
Context: The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I has raised Rs 15,530 crore so far to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stressed, brownfield and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)-registered residential projects that fall in the affordable, mid-income housing category. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
About Vibrant Village Programme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Labour & Employment said that under the leadership of Prime Minister border villages will be developed comprehensively through the Vibrant Villages Programme and said that stronger border villages will lead to a stronger nation. About Vibrant Village […]
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Focus: GS II- Indian Economy Why in News? Recently the Finance Ministry said that the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series IV will open for subscription during the period March 06-10, 2023. About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond