Examine the issues related to the causes of poverty. Do you think that the ‘income approach is sufficient to evaluate and holistically understand the concept of poverty and its related problems?
Month: February 2021
Resource Mobilization
1. Many countries are still struggling to collect sufficient revenues to finance their own development. Countries collecting less than 15 percent of GDP in taxes must increase their revenue collection in order to meet the basic needs of the citizens and businesses. Critically examine the rationality and effectiveness of India’s resource mobilization initiatives.
REFORMS IN UN & OTHER IMPAIRED BLOCS
Why India should be given a permanent seat in the council? For the first 40 years we did not want permanent membership. In 1993, we submitted a written proposal but did not mention that we need permanent membership. Only after that we have started asking for a permanent membership in the council. India was among […]
News Analysis
DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME: Reason: The Government of India in its Annual Budget 2016-17 set a policy target of doubling farmers’ income by 2022. Key Points About: Agriculture sustains livelihood for more than half of India’s total population. Doubling farmers’ income in such a short period is an overwhelming task for decision makers, scientists and policy makers because of its continued role in […]
Privatization of Public Sectors
2. Is it a good idea to privatize even the profit making Public Sector Enterprises? Give Reasons in support of your answer.
Feb 16 Mains answer writing
Banks provide loans to the NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), which in turn extend loans to the high-risk sectors (such as infrastructure and housing) that the banks were avoiding. Discuss the challenge it can add on the already brewing NPA crisis in India?
Feb 16 Mains Answer writing
Banks provide loans to the NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies), which in turn extend loans to the high-risk sectors (such as infrastructure and housing) that the banks were avoiding. Discuss the challenge it can add on the already brewing NPA crisis in India?
Financial Inclusion
Financial Inclusion is an essential tool in pursuit of Social Justice”. In light of the given statement, Examine the role of digital technology in furthering the cause of financial inclusion (250 Words)
HAUBARA BUSTARD
Pakistan has given special permission to the Arab Royalties to hunt protected species Houbara Bustards. Background: As per the report by the Pakistani news paper, at least seven new permits have been issued by the Pakistani government to Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and six other members of the ruling family to hunt the […]
KOCHI MANGALURU GAS PIPE LINE:
Context: Completion of the long standing pipeline project and the protest. Background: Prime Minister on 5th Jan dedicated the 450 km long Kochi-Mangaluru natural gas pipeline to the country. The key infrastructure project has come about after overcoming protests in Kerala, misconceptions about safety, and a long delay. It will supply natural gas to commercial and industrial units […]