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 […]
Open-Source Seeds Movement
Context: Farmers have innovated and shared seeds without any intellectual property rights (IPR) for centuries. They also haven’t sought exclusive rights over seeds and germplasm to prevent others from innovating on the seeds. However, with the emergence of the global IPR regime over plant varieties, there was a dire need to ‘open-source’ seeds. Relevance: GS […]