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Will the national champions model of infrastructure development work?

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc./Investment models   Source: IE Context: Infrastructure in emerging economies like India has seemingly become both a demonstration of good and a necessity.   Importance of Infrastructure in emerging economies: Simultaneously works as a national aspiration good, A barometer of national progress, A mechanism for …

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Iran-Saudi deal: What the gambit can mean for China, West Asia, and India

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: International Relations   Source: IE  Context: The Saudi-Iran detente/truce is China’s major geopolitical manoeuvre in West Asia and sets the stage for political influence in the region that was formerly dominated by the US.   Background: The opening of diplomatic relations between the two came after decades of enmity and a …

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India’s poor performance on specific international indicators due to methodological issues: EAC-PM

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Issues relating to Poverty and Hunger   Source: ET Context: According to the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), India’s poor performance on specific international indicators despite rising per capita income is due to methodological issues.   Socio-development indicators where systematic biases exist: Childhood Stunting, Female Labour Force Participation …

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