Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi remarked that “ for every 1 Rupee sent/allotted from Delhi, only 15 paisa reaches on the ground “. This statement explains the scale of intermediates and associated corruption, misappropriation of funds meant for welfare Delivery scheme. To avoid the issue of intermediaries and to ensure beneficiaries receive their benefits, the […]
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Financial inclusion means getting access to finance on credits especially for the vulnerable section of society at an affordable cost for overall development. How financial literacy is important for women. To make them on par with men for the growth of society. To economically empower them. To become 5 $ billion economy is 5 years.
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This is a dialogue between Mr. Curious (C) and Mr. Omniscient (O) regarding RCEP agreement. C: Today it is big news that India has exited from RCEP agreement. Why India has decided to do so. Is it good for India? What is RCEP? Why do countries entered into this type of agreement? O: Easy-2… You
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This is dialogue between Mr Curious(C) and Mr Omniscient (O) on release of PMI which is at its two year low of 50.6 C: Today Purchasing Mangers’ Index for manufacturing process is released. It is 50.6. Some News is claiming that it is worrisome situation. But alongwith that it also been said that PMI of
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This is dialogue between Mr Curious(C) and Mr Omniscient (O) on recent high which Sensex has kissed. C: Today Sensex hits the all time high. It touched as high as 40388. Now, we can say that Indian Economy is going to grow with good pace now. O: Perhaps, Yes or Perhaps No!! Can’t say till
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PM Sahaj Bijli har Ghar yojana electrified all villages crossing streams on foot in Bihar to reaching far-flung areas of Manipur through Myanmar helping us achieve Rack 24 on World Bank. See all- WHAT IS IMPACT OF PRADHAN MANTRI ADARSH GRAM YOJANA? Report:- Electricity is infinite for the development of a country, to empower its
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The recent move by the state-run Bank of Maharashtra, of not to extend loans in several zones in the state, have to lead the chaos amidst the farmers of the drought-hit state. This more certainty makes the policymakers. Link the future of priority sector lending norms, which are generally decided by the Reserve Bank of
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The NIRF framework is the brainchild of Minister of Human Resource and Development [MHRD] which aims to rank educational institutions on a scale based on parameters like – NIRF: Eruption Learning outcome Research Teaching Industry The 2019 NIRF ranked 860 institutions ranging from – medical, engineering, social sciences, law, universities, etc. See all- SOCIAL ISSUES:
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The coastline of India measures 7516km which is prone to frequent disasters like – cyclone, tsunami, floods, etc. Recently cyclone Fani has wreaked havoc in the coastal areas of Odisha. The eastern coast is more affected by such disasters than western coast due to formation of Intertropical convergence (ITCZ) in the Bay of Bengal. To
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Antimicrobial resistance is the resistance offered by microorganisms like bacteria, virus, etc. to antibiotics used to kill microbial bodies. The role of antibiotics is important to prevent deaths from diseases like tuberculosis, tetanus, respiratory ailments, etc. However, the overuse of antibiotics in vaccinations, animal husbandry, agriculture can create the risk of drug resistance which can
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The World economy growth is predated by IMF at 3.3% for this year which is not promising. The Trade wars between nations and the sanctions on oil import are creating conditions of recession. Sectors like biotechnology offer a glimpse of hope to the world. Since 2000 the growth in this field has been promising with
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CAG is a supreme Audit Institutions established under the guiding principle of Act—148 of Indian constitution, which audit all the concepts and expenditure of Government of India and State Government and also those bodies which are financed by the foreign state. However, the Indian constitution does not need to mention about powers, function, responsibility, therefore,
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The unemployment rate in India was 7.2% in February 2019, higher since September 2016 according to the latex data compile by centre for monitoring Indian economy (CMIC) to improve the employability of student by introducing employment allowance into the learning process of the higher education system, the Ministry of Human Resource Development introduced SHREYAS scheme.
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Looking at agriculture from the social safety net laws is perhaps the reason behind agriculture not being treated as an income generator, and this itself has most of the time contributed to farm distress. Critically analyze the statement w.r.t. various competitive support offers made through different income security schemes for the farmers. The political discourse
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This is conversation between Mr Curious(C) and Mr Omniscient (O) on recent SC verdict on telcos and heavy fines on them. C: I have heard supreme court has given some judgment against Telecom Companies. Because of that they have to pay more money to government. Why do they need to pay the money to government
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This is dialogue between Po and master Shifu regarding Ease of doing business ranking. Po: Recently, World Bank has issued Ease of Doing index where India’s ranking is improved by 14 points from 77 in 2017-18 to 63 in 2018-19. We can say India is doing great on Economic front. Shifu: May be. But for
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Intro Afghan dialogue is the negotiations upon the peace process include a ceasefire, etc. between the national unity government of Afghanistan and the Taliban. The reason for such a dialogue in recent times are- Taliban a terror outfit, still hold ½ of Afghan territory. The USA is planning to move its troop out. The decreased
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A currency swap is an arrangement whereby two currencies are exchanged generally between two central banks in lies of a forward premium. For instance, $ is exchanged for Rs. With a precondition to returning it after say, 3 years at a determined forward premium. Pros: Regulating liquidity Helps in controlled appreciation of supplies, thereby helping
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Any individual, corporation society, business entity, society, NGO etc. Providing banking services in the areas where they’re in no facility of a bank branch or ATM are termed as banking/business correspondents. Individuals are generally retired bank employee’s, ex. Servicemen retired post officials or any other interested person. see all ROLE OF ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK IN
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Space debris is referred to the natural debris like of meteoroids etc as well as debris from mass of defunct, artificially created object in space, especially in earth’s orbit. Space debris is a threat: More than 5 lakhs pieces of considerable size are tracked as they orbit around the earth. They all travel at speed
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