21Feb 2025

Balancing Consumption and Investment for Sustainable Economic Growth

Syllabus: GS-2: Inclusive Growth , Growth & Development , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Conservation Focus: Recent economic data and policy discussions have highlighted concerns about India’s consumption-driven growth model. Experts emphasize the need for higher investment in infrastructure, manufacturing, and innovation to achieve long-term economic expansion, learning from China’s investment-led growth strategy. Understanding Economic …

19Dec 2024

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economic policy Gold Bond Scheme gold prices government bonds inflation interest rates investment options RBI sovereign gold bonds
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High Cost Of Financing: Why the Gold Bond Scheme Could End

Why in the news? Government Review: Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme may be discontinued due to high fiscal financing costs. Policy Alignment: Budget 2024-25 reduced gold import duty, achieving the objective of boosting gold demand, initially addressed by SGBs. Market Adjustment: No SGB issuances have been made in the current financial year despite budget allocation …

23May 2024

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Consumer Price Index CPI Data economic policy Government Data India Economy inflation Price Trends Statistics Transparency
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“CONCERNS RAISED OVER DELAY IN PUBLISHING CONSUMER PRICE INDEX DATA”

Why in the news? The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) is questioning the delay in publishing the All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) for February and March. CITU is urging the Labour Ministry to release the AICPI-IW data promptly, as it’s crucial for regulating wages and policy formulations. Source:KeyDiffer About All …

13May 2024

EXTERNAL SECTOR

Introduction The external sector of an economy encompasses all economic activities that involve foreign currency transactions. Export-import activities, which are the trade of goods and services across international borders. Foreign investment, including direct investments in business operations and portfolio investments in financial assets. External debt, which refers to borrowing from foreign lenders. Current and capital …

09May 2024

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BRI China Lending Debt Diplomacy debt trap Development Loans economic policy Geopolitics Global economy Global South International Finance
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CHINA’S LENDING DOMINANCE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS

Syllabus: GS 2 : India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Focus: China’s Role in Debt Surge: China’s significant lending activities, particularly in South Asia, Africa, and South America, have led to a surge in external debt in these regions, raising concerns about financial …

06May 2024

MAKE THE POOR RICHER WITHOUT MAKING THE RICH POORER

Syllabus: GS-III: Indian Economy Why in the news? Inequality debate intensifies in India over Congress manifesto, sparking controversy about wealth redistribution and tax reforms. source:reddit Introduction: Debate Triggered by Congress Manifesto Congress manifesto release prompts economic redistribution discourse. PM Modiaccuses Congress of advocating wealth redistribution. Global context underscores the urgency of addressing economic inequality. Understanding the …

06May 2024

INDIA URGES ADB TO PRIORITISE POVERTY REDUCTION ALONGSIDE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Why in the news? India advises ADB to maintain focus on poverty reduction while fostering sustainable growth, emphasising its critical role. About India’s Call to Asian Development Bank (ADB): Focus on Poverty Reduction: India emphasised the importance of not overlooking the ongoing efforts to reduce poverty while promoting sustainable growth. Intervention at ADB Meeting: During …

01May 2024

“REVITALIZING LABOUR STATISTICS FOR INFORMED POLICY REFORM”

Syllabus: GS-3-Inequality in India and its impact ,Labour issues and Data reforms Focus : Top of Form The article emphasizes the urgent need for trade unions to play a proactive role in generating robust labour statistics to inform evidence-based policy reforms in India. It highlights the deficiencies in current labour statistics, discusses key reform arguments, …

22Apr 2024

NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES : IRAN-ISRAEL RELATIONS

Syllabus: GS 2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora. Why in the News? Following the Israeli airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, Iran swiftly promised retaliation, escalating tensions in the region. Iran deployed a combination of attack drones, cruise missiles, and …

12Apr 2024

“NAVIGATING STATE BUDGETS: INSIGHTS AND PROJECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25”

Syllabus: GS-3 – Indian Economy , Fiscal federalism and related issues Focus : Overview of the availability of state budget data and sources of information. Analysis of state bond auctions in the current fiscal year and projections for gross borrowing. Source- IE Introduction: The significance of understanding state budgets in the context of India’s fiscal …

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