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Privatisation of public sector enterprises is often justified on grounds of efficiency and fiscal prudence. Critically examine this rationale. Assess its impact on employment security and worker rights. Suggest alternative approaches to reform.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Q5. Privatisation of public sector enterprises is often justified on grounds of efficiency and fiscal prudence. Critically examine this rationale. Assess its impact on employment security and worker rights. Suggest alternative approaches to reform. (15 M) Difficulty Level: …

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Repatriation and Disinvestment

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: BS  Context: The recent decline in gross foreign direct investment (FDI) is concerning, but equally worrying is the increasing pace of repatriation and disinvestment.    What is repatriation and disinvestment? Repatriation refers to the process of sending profits, dividends, or funds earned from investments in a foreign country back …

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[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 9 February 2023

InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions ina your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to their …

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What is divestment? What are the concerns associated with it? Do you think the government must own anything apart from the strategic sectors? Critically analyse.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 3. What is divestment? What are the concerns associated with it? Do you think the government must own anything apart from the strategic sectors? Critically analyse. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insights on India Why the question: …

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Critically analyse the rationale behind divestment and strategic sale of Public Sector Units (PSUs) and its possible macroeconomic impacts.

Topic: Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. 5. Critically analyse the rationale behind divestment and strategic sale of Public Sector Units (PSUs) and its possible macroeconomic impacts. (250 words) Difficulty level: Tough Reference: The Hindu Why the question: In this year’s Budget, the government unveiled …

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Insights into Editorial: Belated, but bold: On Nirmala’s disinvestment policy

    Context: The government’s spending plans for 2021-22 hinge on better compliance lifting tax collections, and an ambitious plan to raise non-tax revenue. Finance Minister has announced large-scale monetisation of government sector assets, including vast tracts of land, and is banking on disinvestment receipts of ₹1.75-lakh crore. This includes likely inflows from the strategic …

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[RSTV SUMMARY] THE BIG PICTURE- PSU’S: STRATEGIC SALE

  RSTV: THE BIG PICTURE- PSU’S: STRATEGIC SALE Introduction:             The government kicked off a blockbuster disinvestment plan, lining up the sale of five public sector units (PSUs), including majority stakes in bluechip oil company Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Shipping Corporation of India. Also on sale will be a 31% stake in Container …

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