India’s Manufacturing Challenge- Background, Significance & Reasons
The recent 2022-23 GDP numbers have yet again revealed the weakness of the Indian manufacturing sector. Its 1.3% growth is lower than that of all othe…
Economy
Odisha’s Protocol to Release Indigenous Millet Seeds
The Odisha government is taking steps to release indigenous millet varieties in accordance with a seed system SoP (standard operating procedure)
RBI on Green Deposits- Highlights, Significance & Challenges
The Reserve Bank of India has come up with a regulatory framework for green deposits. While the government has previously experimented with the sovere…
Taxing International Credit Card Transactions- Under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme
Recently, the central government, in consultation with RBI, announced a 20% TCS levy on international credit card transactions outside India. This mov…
The New Washington Consensus- Succeeding the 1990s Washington Consensus
Earlier this month, a set of ideas called the ‘New Washington Consensus’ was put forth by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. This was at …
Haryana Liquor Policy- Why is it Significant?
Recently, Haryana government announced its new liquor policy. Following approval by the Haryana Cabinet, the policy has sparked widespread discussions…
Cluster Development Program- The Issue of Power Asymmetry
The central government has identified 5 companies to play the role of implementing agencies in the Cluster Development Program. While the horticulture…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism- Purpose, Working & Criticisms
From October, EU is to commence its ambitious and controversial CBAM regime. While the intentions behind the move may be appreciable, several countrie…
