India’s Minerals Security Partnership to Secure Critical Mineral
Context: As an effort to help the central public sector undertakings or PSUs to acquire critical mineral assets abroad, the Ministry of Mines in an US-led Minerals Security Partnership, proposed to circulate critical mineral block proposals received by partner countries with the PSUs. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: What are […]
Surge in Engineering Goods export to Russia
Context: As Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year, the export of Engineering goods to Russia has increased significantly. Relevance: GS III: Indian economy Dimensions of the Article: Details: Current Scenario of Indian Export The current scenario of Indian exports indicates a series of decelerations in both goods and services exports: Goods Export Performance: Services Export […]
UPI services to be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius
Context: India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on February 12, 2024. Relevance: GS3-Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About UPI: About the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI): Positive Impacts of UPI: Negative Impacts of UPI: Way Forward: These measures can contribute to a seamless and secure […]
The Impact and Evolution of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016
Context: The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in 2016 represents a significant turning point in recent Indian legislative history. Designed to enhance and accelerate the resolution process for financially troubled businesses, the IBC has had profound effects on India’s economic landscape and global standing. Relevance: GS3- Indian Economy GS2- Government Policies & Interventions […]
Monetary Policy Committee’s Recent Stance
Context: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has judiciously chosen to adhere to its goal of ‘ensuring that inflation progressively aligns to the target’ by maintaining benchmark interest rates unchanged and sticking to its ‘withdrawal of accommodation’ stance. With a 5-1 majority, the MPC has committed to maintaining a clearly disinflationary monetary policy to anchor inflation expectations, […]
FDI in Defence Sector
Focus: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, External Sector) Why in News? As per the information provided by the Defence Minister, so far, Rs 5,077 crore worth of FDI has been reported by companies operating in the defence sector. Details: About Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) FDI in India FDI Routes in India […]
About FAME India Scheme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has increased the scheme outlay of FAME India scheme Phase II from ₹10,000 crore to ₹11,500 crore. About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2022-23
Context: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the survey period is July to June every year. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details of the PLFS -2022-23: Definition of Unemployment: Measurement of Unemployment Rate: Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Overview: […]
RBI’s Inflation Target
Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday emphasised on achieving the four-per cent inflation target for providing the necessary bedrock for sustainable growth. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Monetary Policy Review Understanding Inflation: Definition and Impact Definition of Inflation: Impact of Inflation in India: Causes of Inflation: Methodology […]
Logistics Performance Index LPI Report
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Gati Shakti, a National Master Plan for multimodal connectivity has significantly contributed to the improvement of India’s rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index Report 2023. About PM Gati Shakti: About Logistics Performance Index (LPI):