Just like the Economic Survey 2016 which had 8 interesting facts, Economic Survey 2017 too has brought us new facts. The Economic Survey 2017-18 has relied upon analysis of the new data to highlight ten new economic facts, which is discussed below. Fact 1: Large increase in registered indirect as … [Read more...] about 10 New Facts About Indian Economy Based on Economic Survey 2017
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7 Initiatives by the Government to Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Energy efficiency involves the efficient utilization of energy resources. This is necessary for sustainable development. Energy efficiency increases productivity and significantly reduces Green House Gas emissions, solid waste production, and thermal pollution. Initiatives to Promote Energy … [Read more...] about 7 Initiatives by the Government to Promote Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation
Bullet Trains – Does India really need them?
Bullet Trains in India: In September 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe laid the foundation stone of the ambitious bullet train project - connecting Mumbai with Ahmadabad. There are arguments for and against adopting bullet trains in India. Does India … [Read more...] about Bullet Trains – Does India really need them?
Monetary Policy of India – Everything You Should Know About
You might have heard of the term Monetary Policy in Economy class. This article covers almost everything you need to know about the RBI policies. Why should a country need a monetary policy? Who makes it? What is the purpose of monetary policy? What are the instruments used for it? In this … [Read more...] about Monetary Policy of India – Everything You Should Know About
73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
This post is a compilation of the names of 73 major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2017. Update: To learn the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes as mentioned in the Union Budget 2018, refer this post. Scheme … [Read more...] about 73 Major Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes in 2017
UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper
Dear aspirants, please find the UPSC Civil Services Exam (Mains) 2017 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper below. You can download the same as a PDF using the print-pdf button on the bottom. Instructions Maximum Marks: 250. Time Allowed: Three Hours There are TWENTY questions printed … [Read more...] about UPSC CSE Mains 2017 General Studies 3 (GS 3) Question Paper
National Commission on Farmers – Recommendations
The National Commission on Farmers (NCF) was constituted on November 18, 2004, by the Government of India. The commission was formed under the chairmanship of Professor M.S. Swaminathan. From December 2004 to October 2006, it has submitted five reports. Composition of the National Commission on … [Read more...] about National Commission on Farmers – Recommendations
Gene Editing – What is CRISPR-Cas9?
Gene editing or genome editing is a way of making specific changes to the DNA of a cell or organism. An enzyme cuts the DNA at a specific sequence, and when this is repaired by the cell a change or ‘edit’ is made to the sequence. Read here to learn more. In 2017, US scientists successfully … [Read more...] about Gene Editing – What is CRISPR-Cas9?
Gig Economy – What’s the problem with this new trend?
The term 'Gig Economy' is often in news these days. The trend toward a gig economy has begun. Why is it so controversial? Let's see. What is a Gig? A gig is a temporary contract job. It denotes a short-term contract or a freelance work as opposed to a permanent job. The contract employee gets paid … [Read more...] about Gig Economy – What’s the problem with this new trend?
Farmers’ Suicides in India – Reasons and Responses
India is an agrarian country with around 70% of its people depending directly or indirectly upon agriculture. But farmers' suicides in India is worrying. As per the Central Government despite a multi-pronged approach to improving income and social security of farmers, over 12,000 suicides were … [Read more...] about Farmers’ Suicides in India – Reasons and Responses
