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Assess the implications of rising committed expenditure for India’s fiscal consolidation strategy. Examine the factors contributing to its growth. Outline measures to create greater fiscal space for developmental expenditure.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. Assess the implications of rising committed expenditure for India’s fiscal consolidation strategy. Examine the factors contributing to its growth. Outline measures to create greater fiscal space for developmental expenditure. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Difficult Reference: IE Why the question …

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“India’s infrastructure expansion is increasingly driven by a shift from public provisioning to hybrid investment models.” Examine the factors necessitating this shift. Evaluate its implications for fiscal sustainability.

Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc, Investment models Q5. “India’s infrastructure expansion is increasingly driven by a shift from public provisioning to hybrid investment models.” Examine the factors necessitating this shift. Evaluate its implications for fiscal sustainability. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Growing emphasis on infrastructure-led growth alongside …

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Bring out the rationale for shifting fiscal policy focus from deficit targets to debt-to-GDP targeting. Evaluate the benefits and risks of such a framework for India.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q4. Bring out the rationale for shifting fiscal policy focus from deficit targets to debt-to-GDP targeting. Evaluate the benefits and risks of such a framework for India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Post-pandemic public debt …

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“Capital expenditure is increasingly used as a tool of bailout rather than asset creation”. Substantiate with recent examples. Evaluate its implications for long-term fiscal sustainability. Outline measures to ensure that capex translates into genuine infrastructure creation.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Q5. “Capital expenditure is increasingly used as a tool of bailout rather than asset creation”. Substantiate with recent examples. Evaluate its implications for long-term fiscal sustainability. Outline measures to ensure that capex translates into genuine infrastructure creation. (15 M) Difficulty …

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Quality of Public Expenditure

Syllabus: Economics Source:  IE Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released a study on the “Quality of Public Expenditure” (QPE) index, highlighting improvements in government spending efficiency since 1991. The report underscores the positive impact of fiscal discipline and increased capital expenditure on India’s economic growth and social development. What is Socio-Economic Expenditure? …

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Report on Municipal Finances

Context: The Report on Municipal Finances shows significant improvement since the first edition released two years ago. The latest report examines the fiscal position of 232 municipal corporations from 2019-20 to 2023-24. About Financial Status of Municipal Corporations: (Source: RBI Report on Municipal Finances) Revenue Composition (FY24 Estimates): Own sources (taxes, fees, user charges): 50%. …

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What is capital expenditure? Analyse what impact the emphasis on capital expenditure in the Union Budget will have on the Indian economy.

Topic: Government Budgeting. 5. What is capital expenditure? Analyse what impact the emphasis on capital expenditure in the Union Budget will have on the Indian economy. (250 words) Difficulty level: Easy Reference: Indian Express Why the question: This year’s Budget seeks to boost public investment by 35.4% at current prices over last year to raise …

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