Genetically modified crops (GM crops) are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering techniques. More than 10% of the world's croplands are planted with GM crops. In most cases, the aim is to introduce a new trait to the plant which does not occur … [Read more...] about Genetically Modified Crops and Regulations in India
Current Affairs Notes
Make In India Initiative
If we count the population employed, India is largely an agrarian country. Nearly 50 percent of Indian population depends on agriculture and allied activities for livelihood. But if contribution to GDP is taken as the parameter, India is predominantly a service economy, and service sector has near … [Read more...] about Make In India Initiative
The Shrinking Central Plan and Growing Central Assistance
The Central Plan amount is shrinking while Central Assistance is increasing - the 2014-15 budget paper analysis points to this fact. While the total plan expenditure has slightly increased this year (2014-15), the share for Central Plan is on a decrease while Central Assistance to state plans has … [Read more...] about The Shrinking Central Plan and Growing Central Assistance
UPA’s Interim Budget 2014-15 vs NDA’s Union Budget 2014-15
Many experts feel that there are no significant differences in the economic policies between UPA and NDA. There may be ideological differences, but not in economic policies. Both Congress and BJP now favor a free market economy. The recent Union Budget for the year 2014-15 by Finance Minister Arun … [Read more...] about UPA’s Interim Budget 2014-15 vs NDA’s Union Budget 2014-15
Union Budget of India 2014-15 Highlights and Analysis
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2014-15 today. Having covered the Economic Survey 2013-14 in our last post, in this post let us see the highlights of the first budget of Narendra Modi's government. We shall compare in our next post, the Union Budget of India 2014 … [Read more...] about Union Budget of India 2014-15 Highlights and Analysis
Economic Survey 2013-14 Summary
Economic Survey 2013-14 is a flagship annual document of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and is usually presented in the Parliament day before the budget is presented. Economic Survey reviews the developments in the Indian economy over the previous 12 months, summarizes the performance … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2013-14 Summary
Indian Companies Act 2013 : Salient Features
The Indian Companies Act 2013 replaced the Indian Companies Act, 1956. The Companies Act 2013 makes comprehensive provisions to govern all listed and unlisted companies in the country. The Companies Act 2013 implemented many new sections and repealed the relevant corresponding sections of the … [Read more...] about Indian Companies Act 2013 : Salient Features
Indian Economy Overview: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors
A clear understanding of Indian Economy can help you in more than one way. As almost every problem has an economic angle, knowledge on the performance of various sectors of Indian Economy gives you always an opportunity to see things in a wider perspective. Having posted many articles on the … [Read more...] about Indian Economy Overview: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Sectors
India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
Do you know who has his fingers on the nuclear button in India? Prime Minister? Army Chief? Again, what is the role of the Nuclear Command Authority (NCA)? What is Strategic Forces Command or Strategic Nuclear Command? We hope this post clears your doubts related to India's external security as we … [Read more...] about India’s Nuclear Weapon Programme
Elections to the Rajya Sabha: Know the procedure of electing a candidate to the upper house
Most of us know how elections are conducted in Lok Sabha. But how is a candidate elected to Rajya Sabha? What is the election procedure of the upper house, Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States? Read further to know. Procedure for Rajya sabha elections are more complex when compared to … [Read more...] about Elections to the Rajya Sabha: Know the procedure of electing a candidate to the upper house
