Price Regulation of UPI
Context: The recent discussion paper by the RBI on charges in payment systems has triggered widespread public debate, especially on the zero-charge framework for UPI transactions. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is Unified Payments Interface (UPI)? Why RBI wants to intervene? Merchant Discount Rate -Source: Indian Express
Similarities Between Semiconductor and Petroleum Industries
Context Relevance GS Paper 3: Industries and Indian economy Mains Question If India makes natural gas the “next stop” on its energy journey, it will have a better chance of arriving at the goal of a predominantly clean system. Discuss. (250 Words) Common structural denominators in the chip industry and the petroleum sector An overview of […]
India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India, notifies Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects – India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF Scheme) About IIPDF Scheme: Details: Objectives:
Fed Rates Raises – Impact On Indian Market
context Relevance GS Paper 3: Capital Market, Monetary Policy Mains Question What’s Operation Twist? Talk about its impact on Indian banking. (150 words) The event Reasons for the hike The impact of the rate hike on India
One Nation One ITR Form
Context: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has proposed a single income tax return (ITR) form for all taxpayers. A draft form has been released, to which all stakeholders can provide inputs up to December 15. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: How many kinds of ITR forms are there now? […]
India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? India Post Payments Bank conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp About India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp: About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
Purchasing Managers Index
Context: The S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey shows that the India’s manufacturing production growth and new orders eased to four-month lows in October, but a surge in new jobs and subdued price pressures kept producers optimistic about future prospects. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Mobilization of […]
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Environment, Forest & Climate Change inaugurated the 70th Foundation Day of EPFO held at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. About Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Nodal: Ministry of Labour & Employment Employees Pension Scheme (EPS): Main features:
Everything About Index of Eight Core Industries
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? The combined Index of Eight Core Industries increased by 7.9 per cent (provisional) in September 2022 as compared to the Index of September 2021. About Index of Eight Core Industries: The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). […]
What is NHAI’s InvIT?
Focus: GS III: Indian Economy Why in News? The round 2 of InvIT has been oversubscribed almost 5 times in 10% of the scheduled tenure. What is NHAI’s InvIT? NHAI InvIT is the infrastructure investment trust sponsored by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to support the government’s National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP). NHAI’s InvIT is a […]