Economy

Government Approves BioE3 Policy and Vigyan Dhara Scheme

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3’ (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy and the Vigyan Dhara scheme. ...

Growing Deposit-Saving Gap in the Banking Sector

Context: Recently, the financial services sector experienced outflows of Rs 23,000 crore by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), as per National...

A1 and A2 Dairy Products

Context: As the market becomes flooded with pricier varieties of ghee (clarified butter) and other dairy products labelled as ‘A2,’...

USA Federal Rate Change

Context: Recently,the head of the US central bank said that the time has come for monetary policy to adjust, setting...

Scientists Propose Guidelines for Solar Geoengineering Research

Context: An international team of scientists led by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR)...

The Case for a New Industrial Policy

Context India needs a robust industrial policy to facilitate sustained economic growth and establish itself as a global manufacturing hub....

Regional Rural Bank

Context: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the need for regional rural banks (RRBs) to adopt more employee-friendly policies...

Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices

Introduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...

Climate change induced Food Inflation

Context: Recently, RBI’s Bulletin highlighted a concerning trend where  climate change has become the dominant reason for food price rise....

Containing subsidies: States must Reassess and Rationalise Expenditure

Context: Subsidies are crucial for welfare in India, but their impact on state finances, especially post-pandemic, has raised concerns.  A...

E- commerce

Context: The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that while the government supports online commerce for its benefits, it...

OTT services regulated under Telecommunication Act

Context: A conflict has emerged between telecom service providers  and OTT platform companies over the interpretation of what constitutes a...

India’s Mass Unemployment 

Context: The 2024 Budget announced five major employment schemes under the Employment Linked Initiative scheme, with a ₹2 lakh crore...

Remittances

Context: According to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outward foreign exchange remittances by resident Indians dropped by...

RISE Accelerator

Context: The Atal Innovation Mission, in collaboration with Australia’s CSIRO, is now accepting applications from start-ups and MSMEs in India...