What is quantitative easing? What happens during quantitative easing? Read further to know more. Under our Background Digging Operation on the most highlighted economy terms in recent times, we have so far covered the following topics : (1) Sub-prime crisis, Fiscal Cliff, and Fiscal Drag. (2) US … [Read more...] about Quantitative Easing and Federal Tapering Explained
Economics Notes
US Debt Ceiling Crisis and US Federal Government Shut down Explained
What is the debt ceiling? What are the solutions to the US debt ceiling crisis and US shutdown? The last article from ClearIAS.com discussed about Sub-prime crisis and Fiscal Cliff. Things didn't end there for the US economy. There were other problems to handle. The next two major categories … [Read more...] about US Debt Ceiling Crisis and US Federal Government Shut down Explained
Sub-Prime Crisis, Fiscal Cliff, and Fiscal Drag Explained
What is a sub-prime crisis? What are fiscal cliff and fiscal drag? Read further to know. This article on Sub-Prime Crisis, Fiscal Cliff, and Fiscal Drag is part of the article series by ClearIAS.com on some current but confusing concepts related to the US economy. We plan to discuss in detail, … [Read more...] about Sub-Prime Crisis, Fiscal Cliff, and Fiscal Drag Explained
Rupee Devaluation or Depreciation: How does it affect Export and Import?
You might have seen news headlines like "Indian rupee falling" or "Rupee falls to Rs.70 against US dollar". Have you ever wondered why rupee is falling? Who fixes the value of the Indian rupee as Rs.70 per 1 US dollar? Let's us discuss in this post a few confusing concepts in economics related to … [Read more...] about Rupee Devaluation or Depreciation: How does it affect Export and Import?
Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
What is food processing? What are the scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, and supply chain management in the related industries? Read here to learn more. Food processing is the transformation of raw ingredients into food, or of food into other forms (i.e., food … [Read more...] about Food processing and related industries in India – scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSSs) are special purpose grants (or loans) extended by the Central Government to States to encourage and motivate State governments to plan and implement programs that help attain national goals and objectives. Examples of national goals and objectives include … [Read more...] about Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS)
Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and RMNCH+A
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) on January 7, 2014. The programme will comprehensively address the health needs of the near 25 crore adolescents, who account for over 21% of the country’s population. RKSK will include a sharp focus on … [Read more...] about Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) and RMNCH+A
Bitcoin: Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin is a hot word these days. Many know that it is related to money or currency. But what exactly is Bitcoin? What is a cryptocurrency? Is it legal in India? Why is it in the news? Read further to know. Supreme Court of India has recently lifted the ban on cryptocurrencies imposed by the … [Read more...] about Bitcoin: Understanding the Basics of Cryptocurrency
Inflation: Definition, WPI, CPI, Measurement and Causes
What is inflation? What are the problems associated with it? How to measure inflation rates? What are the types? Read further to know more. Inflation is defined as a situation where there is a sustained, unchecked increase in the general price level and a fall in the purchasing power of money. … [Read more...] about Inflation: Definition, WPI, CPI, Measurement and Causes
Tax Expenditure and Budgetary Policies
What is tax expenditure? What is its importance in the Indian economy? Read further to know more. Tax Expenditure corresponds to relaxations given when tax burden becomes difficult for the sustainability of a particular sector. Tax exemptions or incentives are given in the form of lower rates of … [Read more...] about Tax Expenditure and Budgetary Policies