Tag: the Mint

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap” published in the mint on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women empowerment News- The article deals with the issue of digital access for women… Continue reading India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap

Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation

Source– The post is based on the article “The country must work at raising productivity growth” published in the mint on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Factors impacting growth of Indian economy News- The recent budgets have hiked capital expenditure substantially but there is less focus on improving productivity of… Continue reading The country must work at raising productivity growth

Source– The post is based on the article “Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development” published in the mint on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Development of north-eastern region News-  In the last 8 years, much work has been done to expand the footprints of railways across the northeastern region. What… Continue reading Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development

Source– The post is based on the article “RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks” published in the mint on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to banking sector News- The Reserve Bank of India recently proposed to adopt the Expected Credit Loss… Continue reading RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks

Source– The post is based on the article “New delivery mechanisms for genetic therapy will do us good” published in the mint on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of biotechnology Relevance: Regulatory system of drugs in India News- A biotech company called Aera Therapeutics has unveiled a type of protein nanoparticle… Continue reading New delivery mechanisms for genetic therapy will do us good

Source– The post is based on the article “Can a centralised regulation help drug quality?” published in the mint on 24th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Regulatory system of drugs in India News- The Central government is planning to centralise drug regulation. What is the current regulatory landscape? The Central Drugs Standard… Continue reading Can a centralized regulation help drug quality?

Source– The post is based on the article “Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting” published in the mint on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian economy and growth Relevance– Growth trends of Indian economy News– A close look at trends of economy in global comparison raises some questions Why is there confusion… Continue reading Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting

Source– The post is based on the article “Expect action on our aim of carbon neutrality by 2070” published in the mint on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Climate change NewExpect action on our aim of carbon neutrality by 2070he article explains the challenges in reducing emissions by developing countries. It also tells… Continue reading Expect action on our aim of carbon neutrality by 2070

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs to use its fiscal armoury to fight inequality” published in the mint on 24th January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to poverty. GS3- Inclusive growth Relevance– Inequality and related issues News– The article explains the recent report of Oxfam about increasing inequality in India. It… Continue reading India needs to use its fiscal armoury to fight inequality

Source– The post is based on the article “India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System” published in the mint on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- PDS and Food security Relevance: Issue related to distribution of foodgrains News- The article explains the recent government move to end the PMGKY and the need to… Continue reading India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System

Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality” published in the mint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the case of levying wealth tax in India .… Continue reading It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality

Source: The post is based on the article “Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining” published in the mint on 29th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy. GS1- Economic geography  Relevance: Important minerals for economy  News: The article explains the issues faced by the mining sector in India. It also explains the reasons… Continue reading Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining

Source: The post is based on the article “Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries” published in the mint on 27th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy  Relevance: Issue related to fair competition in market. News: The article explains the Parliamentary Committee report on anti-competitive practices by big tech companies prevalent in… Continue reading Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries

Source– The post is based on the article “We’re a step closer to an overhaul of our competition law” published in the mint on 16th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Regulation of economy News– The article explains the issues related to Competition(Amendment) Bill,2022. It also explains the standing committee report of this bill.… Continue reading We’re a step closer to an overhaul of our competition law

Source– The post is based on the article “Reforming distorted markets will enhance India competitiveness” published in the mint on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance– Economic policy for better growth and related issues News– The article explains the competitiveness related issues of Indian economy How has the competitiveness of the… Continue reading Reforming distorted markets will enhance India competitiveness

Source– The post is based on the article “Our free trade agreement with Australia is unique in its details” published in the mint on 28th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: economic reforms for more growth News- the article explains the steps taken by the Indian government to increase the trade potential of firms.… Continue reading Our free trade agreement with Australia is unique in its details

Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, one hit and many misses” and published in The Indian Express and “deja vu over the story of a calamity foretold” published in the mint on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the major developments at COP27. What were the… Continue reading Climate change – on COP 27

Source– The post is based on the article “The master map fast-tracking infra” published in the mint on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure News- The article explains the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. What is PM GatiShakti National Master Plan? It is like the google map of infrastructure. It offers a dashboard with a… Continue reading The master map fast-tracking infra

Source– The post is based on the article “Buckle up: The EU sustainability push will impact Indian business” published in the mint on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Regional grouping Relevance– EU-India trade and economic ties News- This article explains the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive introduced by the EU and its impact on India.… Continue reading Buckle up: The EU sustainability push will impact Indian business

Source– The post is based on the article “Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly” published in the mint on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– E-commerce News- The article explains the concept of Open Network for Digital Commerce proposed by the government to counter the platform power of e-commerce majors. What is… Continue reading Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly

Source– The post is based on the article “Ugly truth about a vaccine that did not work” published in the mint on 3rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Health GS- Science and Technology News- The article explains the issues related with Kaynasur Forest diseases vaccine What are the issues with the KFD vaccine? The KFD vaccine… Continue reading Ugly truth about a vaccine that did not work – on Kaynasur Forest diseases vaccine

Source– The post is based on the article “Building the fast lane to logistics” published in the mint on 1st november 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Issues related with logistics News- The article explains the Multi Modal Logistics Park proposed by the central government. What are challenges related to logistics in India? The movement of… Continue reading Building the fast lane to logistics – on Multi Modal Logistics Parks

Source– The post is based on the article “How today’s  energy crisis will shape our world’s future” published in the mint on 31th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations. GS3- Energy News- The article explains the current energy crisis and its implications. What are some facts related to the current energy crisis? This has been… Continue reading How today’s energy crisis will shape our world’s future

Source– The post is based on the article “The foundational education we impart makes a huge difference” published in the mint on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Education News- Recently, the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (NCF-FS) was released by India’s ministry of education. It is one of the most important dimensions in the… Continue reading The foundational education we impart makes a huge difference

Source– The post is based on the article “A rate-and-rupee strategy could restore India external balances” published in the mint on 26th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy News- The article explains the current macroeconomic scenario in the country. It talks about the policy response to improve the external balances. What is the situation of… Continue reading A rate-and-rupee strategy could restore India external balances

Source– The post is based on the article “Durable and robust institutions are amust for long-run growth” published in the mint on 20th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy. GS2- Governance Relevance– Importance of institutions. News- The article explains the need for the right set of institutions to achieve economic growth in India. Why are… Continue reading Durable and robust institutions are amust for long-run growth

Source– The post is based on the article “The exchange rate will soon have to play a bigger adjustment role” published in the mint on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Balance of payment News- The article explains the factors behind depreciation of currencies of major economies across the world. It also exp[lains the… Continue reading The exchange rate will soon have to play a bigger adjustment role

Source– The post is based on the article “Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators” published in the mint on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Online entertainment platforms News- The article explains the repercussions of the proposed move to increase GST in the online gaming sector to 28% of the… Continue reading Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators

Source– The post is based on the article “What an e-rupee really is must be crystal clear” published in the mint on 10th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Relevance– Digital currency News- The article explains the recent RBI concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Which issues are clearly addressed in the RBI note? The… Continue reading What an e-rupee really is must be crystal clear

Source– The post is based on the article “FABS: The East Asian lesson for India” published in the mint on 4th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Semiconductor manufacturing News– The article explains the experience of East Asian countries in promoting semiconductor manufacturing. Recently the central government has announced some changes in the production-linked incentive… Continue reading FABS: The East Asian lesson for India

Source– The post is based on the article “The future of farmer producer companies could be brightened” published in the mint on 28th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture News– The article explains about Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) in India. It analyses the challenges faced by these FPCs and possible solutions to address these issues. What… Continue reading The future of farmer producer companies could be brightened

Source– The post is based on the article “Could constitutional monarchy crack a democratic conundrum?” published in the mint on 27th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance– Threats to democracy News– The article explains the relevance of constitutional monarchy in context of emergence of demagogues across democracies in the world. It also explains the… Continue reading Could constitutional monarchy crack a democratic conundrum?

Source– The post is based on the article “Life and death: The Supreme Court’s initiative to raise the bar on capital punishment is welcome” published in The Indian Express and “The death penalty must always be under debate” in the mint on 21th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Fundamental rights provided by Indian constitution Relevance– About… Continue reading Death Penalty

Source– The post is based on the article “Non-alignment 2.0 has high chance of success” published in the mint on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global grouping Relevance– About non-alignment policy News– The article explains India foreign policy of non-alignment. It also explains India principle stand at SCO summit in Samarkand and… Continue reading Non-alignment 2.0 has high a chances of success

Source– The post is based on the article “Market forces could play a role in India water security” published in the mint on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies for development in various sectors. GS1- Economic Geography News– The article explains the need for enhancing water use efficiency in India and the roadmap for… Continue reading Market forces could play a role in India water security

Source– The post is based on the article “RBI paper on Climate action has suggestions worthy of adoption” published in The mint on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environmental Pollution and Degradation. Relevance– About global public goods that benefit the whole world population. News– The article is about the climate risk discussion paper that encourages… Continue reading RBI paper on Climate action has suggestions worthy of adoption.

Source– The post is based on the article “What India could do to make progress against climate change” published in the Mint on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environmental pollution and degradation Relevance– About steps India should take to fight climate change News- The article provides suggestions related to India strategy to resolve the challenges… Continue reading What India could do to make progress against climate change