Gold Monetization Scheme & Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme – Success or Failure?
India has been one of the largest markets for gold. Its growing affluence is making the demand to grow even more. Gold has an important place in the c…
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Ozone Layer Depletion – How the Large Hole in the Arctic Ozone Layer Closed
The U.N. World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently declared that Ozone depletion over the Arctic though hit a "record level" in March (the bigg…
PM Cares Fund – Objectives, Features, Concerns
‘Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund’ (PM CARES Fund)’ has been set up on March 28, 2020. It was set up…
Aarogya Setu App – Objectives, Working, Concerns
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic needed an all-around approach. Propagating credible information which is easily available is of critical importance …
[Updated] Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India
Despite the slowdown in the global economy, inflows of foreign investment into India has not been impacted. In fact, India is among the top 10 recipie…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Recession & Impacts – Explained in Layman’s Terms
For the first time since the Great Depression, both advanced economies and developing economies are facing recession due to COVID-19 pandemic. India is not exempted…
Security Challenges & Their Management in Border Areas
India is a subcontinental nation with unique geographical and historical conditions. It has a land border of over 15000km and a coastline of 7517kms. …
New Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) Domicile Rules – Implications & Criticisms
Fear and apprehensions of the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of special status have escalated due to the recent dom…
Geofencing – How is it used to combat COVID-19 outbreak in India?
The Government of India is currently using its powers under the Indian Telegraph Act to get information from telecom service providers in order to tra…
