How the economic package will play out for MSMEs?
Recently, a stimulus package worth 20 lakh crore was announced by the government. How effective will these measures prove for… Continue reading How the economic package will play out for MSMEs?
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Is the suspension of labour laws a silver bullet?
In keeping with the exigencies caused by the pandemic, some State governments have suspended several provision of labour laws. This… Continue reading Is the suspension of labour laws a silver bullet?
‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ System
Finance Minister has announced the nationwide rollout of a ‘One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC)’ system in all states and… Continue reading ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ System
“Tour of Duty (ToD) Scheme” for Short Service in Indian Army
The Indian Army has planned to take civilians on a three-year “Tour of Duty” (ToD) or short service” on a… Continue reading “Tour of Duty (ToD) Scheme” for Short Service in Indian Army
Global Forest Resources Assessment, 2020
The deforestation rate globally declined between 2015 and 2020, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment, 2020. This decline is… Continue reading Global Forest Resources Assessment, 2020
What self-reliant economy means?
‘Atma-nirbhar’ has become a buzzword after PM Modi mentioned it in his speech. This article analyses the policy statement announced… Continue reading What self-reliant economy means?
Changing labour laws not a solution
Recently several State governments made changes in their labour laws and removed or expanded limits on working hours and changed… Continue reading Changing labour laws not a solution
A plan to revive the broken economy
The article suggests ways to revive the economy while keeping in mind the livelihood issues of the vulnerable section of… Continue reading A plan to revive the broken economy
Credit guarantees to MSMEs: What are they and how will they help?
Finance Minister has announced some details of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan economic package. The main thrust of the announcements was… Continue reading Credit guarantees to MSMEs: What are they and how will they help?
Global Nutrition Report, 2020
The Global Nutrition Report 2020 has stated that India is among 88 countries that are likely to miss global nutrition… Continue reading Global Nutrition Report, 2020
What are Integrated Battle Groups (IBG)?
The Army’s new concept of agile Integrated Battle Groups (IBG) as part of the overall force transformation will be operationalised… Continue reading What are Integrated Battle Groups (IBG)?
JDY or NREGA card: What is better option for cash transfers?
JAM Trinity is one of the flagship policy of the government. In times of COVID crisis, this article highlights some… Continue reading JDY or NREGA card: What is better option for cash transfers?
India-Nepal dispute over Kalapani Region
Nepal has protested against India’s inauguration of a Himalayan link road built in a disputed territory which falls at a… Continue reading India-Nepal dispute over Kalapani Region
GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal
Jharkhand’s Sohrai Khovar painting and Telangana’s Telia Rumal were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry.… Continue reading GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal
[pib] Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission)
The PM has announced the Atma-nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (or Self-reliant India Mission) and said that in the days to come… Continue reading [pib] Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India Mission)
[pib] CHAMPIONS Portal for Indian MSMEs
In a major initiative, Union Ministry of MSME has launched CHAMPIONS portal for assisting Indian MSMEs march into the big… Continue reading [pib] CHAMPIONS Portal for Indian MSMEs
Changes in labour laws: legal but not appropriate
The article examines the changes made in the labour laws by several states. The legal route to make these changes… Continue reading Changes in labour laws: legal but not appropriate
What is the Sample Registration System (SRS)?
The Registrar General of India released its Sample Registration System (SRS) bulletin based on data collected for 2018. Since we… Continue reading What is the Sample Registration System (SRS)?
Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Yesterday, May 11 was celebrated as the National Technology Day. It marks the day on which India successfully test-fired its… Continue reading Pokhran-II nuclear tests
Person in news: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary. These days, personality-based prelims questions are… Continue reading Person in news: Gopal Krishna Gokhale
