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Direct Benefits Transfers
The government’s DBT plan involves transferring the subsidy amount directly to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Here, the government does not have to fiddle around with differential pricing for the underprivileged. This method can effectively address the issue of leakages and go a long way in solving the mis-targeting problem. The government has also linked DBT to… Continue reading Direct Benefits Transfers
Bharat Emission Standards
What are the Bharat Stage Emission Standards? How do they control emissions? And what's our Auto fuel policy?
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Russia
Indo-Russian revamped relationship - Get in speed with the latest developments.
Tourism Sector
Ministry of Tourism identified Tourism Industry's potential as a Sunrise Industry. What is Tourism's importance to our country and what does this Industry need, for it to actualize its potential?
e-Commerce: The New Boom
The recent changes in e-commerce sector DIPP recently notified a new FDI policy for e-commerce and certain other rules <What exactly e-commerce is? Answer in comments> What are the rules? 100% foreign direct investment is permitted in the marketplace model of e-commerce FDI is not permitted in inventory based model of e-commerce Additional to… Continue reading e-Commerce: The New Boom
Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
In the context of 21st Century, among all the bilateral relations, Indo-Japan relations have all the potential to transcend this era into an ‘Asian century’. This relationship, which incorporates no dispute- ideological, cultural or territorial, was embarked upon in 6th century A.D. when Bhuddhism was introduced in Japan. Direct exchange in modern times commenced only… Continue reading Foreign Policy Watch: India-Japan
Urban Floods
How does a strong El-nino affect Chennai? Are you curious? Read the Explainer as well!
Labour, Jobs and Employment – Harmonization of labour laws, gender gap, unemployment, etc.
Where are we headed?
