GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Infrastructure – Energy. Context: REC and PFC, the state-run lenders that are the nodal lending agencies for the Rs 3.03 lakh crore revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS) launched by the Union ministry of power in August last year, will release the first tranche of funds to a host of …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Employment Related issues. Context: According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO): India’s urban unemployment rate jumped to 12.6 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2021, compared to 9.3 per cent in the January-March quarter. It, however, eased from the …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Inclusive growth and issues arising out of it. Context: RBI has released new microfinance lending norms. As per these norms: All entities, banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs) are subject to the same regulations. A microfinance loan is defined by the RBI as a ‘collateral-free’ loan …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Agriculture and related issues. Context: The India Greenhouse Horticulture market held a market value of USD 190.84 Million in 2021 and is estimated to reach USD 271.25 Million by the year 2030. The market is expected to register a growth rate of 4.19% over the projected period. In 2021, …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Protection of vulnerable sections of the society. Context: Government has come out in support of Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) crackdown on unregistered advisors making stock-related suggestions on social media platforms. What’s the issue? Many social media platforms including YouTube, Twitter, telegram where advisors which are …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Agriculture and related issues. Context: The government is working on a digital ‘stack’ of agricultural datasets, with its core as land records. But, such a centralised stack will use old and inaccurate land records; farmers’ personal and financial details will be used without a strong data protection law; and …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: India and neighbourhood relations. Context: A webinar was recently organised on “Act East Policy”. What is the ‘Act East Policy’? India’s ‘Act East’ policy is a diplomatic initiative to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region at different levels. It is considered as …
