ON THE FRONT FOOT
Why in news? The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided at a meeting to keep the interest rates unchanged in the wake…
VIRAL ECONOMIES
Why in news? The global economy appears headed for uncharted, troubled territory because of the second wave of the coronavirus that has now spread to countries as far apart as Nigeria and…
REIMAGINING OUR ECONOMIC CHOICES
Introduction to our choices The COVID-19 pandemic will reshape all our economic choices. Nations have made a crucial choice in recent weeks, choosing human life over economic growth….
MAKING THE PRIVATE SECTOR CARE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
As the battle against COVID-19 continues in India, it is unclear how well prepared the healthcare system is in dealing with the pandemic. There exist resource constraints at…
Cabinet approves construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the construction of Aligarh-Harduaganj flyover. The construction of the flyover will be taken up by the Ministry of Railways. …
UNNAT BHARATH ABHIYAN
The main objectives of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) are as under: To engage the faculty and students of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in identifying development issues in rural…
Efforts to Boost Defence Sector
Industrial licensing: Industrial licensing regime for Indian manufacturers in Defence sector has been liberalized. Defence Products list requiring Industrial Licences has been rationalised and manufacture of most of…
NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR
Ministry of Women and Child Development awards “Nari Shakti Puruskars” every years from the year 2016. 20 Nari Shakti Puruskars shall be conferred every year. The awards will…
NEVF (North East Venture Fund)
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF) was formally launched in 2017 with joint efforts from Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and North Eastern Development Finance…
DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME
Why in news? The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report for 2013-14, farmers’ average monthly income stood at Rs. 6,426. At present as per the last survey available…