Economy

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was started in 20 selected districts in the country in 1976-77. Later on in 1980, the programme was extended to all the districts of the country. The scheme was funded by centre. The funds for the scheme are shared by centre and State Govt. … Read more DMPQ- List out the various schemes to reduce unemployment and underemployment

Startups need Institutional Support, Easing Compliances, Relaxation in Public Procurement norms, Incubation support, Seed Funding Support, Venture Funding Support, and Awareness & Outreach. centre and states, coming together in the spirit of cooperation, collaboration and competition to promote startups, is really an important development. startups are the store-house of talent, knowledge and ideas. Women entrepreneurs … Read more DMPQ- Why is Startup Ecosystems a crucial pillar in realizing Atmnirbhar Bharat?

In strategic disinvestment the government sells major portion of its stake to a strategic buyer and also gives over the management control.Under it, the strategic Partner, may hold less percentage of shares than the government but the control of management will be wit him.or example, in a PSU, where the government holding 51%, and out of this, sale of … Read more DMPQ: What do you mean by the term strategic disinvestment?

According to the recent economic survey, the problems associated with logistics are the main concern for India trade and they are reducing the competitiveness by increasing the cost. Some key challenges are as follows:   High cost of logistics-impacting competitiveness in domestic and global market. The structure of modal mix is an inefficient one ( … Read more DMPQ: Challenges in logistics are main concern for Indian trade. Comment. (Economy)

Global MPI is an international measure of multidimensional poverty covering 107 developing countries and was first developed in 2010 by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for UNDP’s Human Development Reports. The Global MPI is released at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development of the United … Read more DMPQ- Critically analyse the Indian performance in Global Multidimensional Poverty Index.

The fourteenth finance commission is of the view that tax tax devolution should be the primary route of resources to the states. The commission recommends to increase the tax devolution of the divisible pool to states to 42% for years 2015 to 2020. This is 10% more compared to 32% target set by 13th financial … Read more DMPQ- Critically analyse the important recommendations of the 14th finance commission

Land reforms: Distribute ceiling-surplus and waste lands; Prevent diversion of prime agricultural land and forest to corporate sector for non-agricultural purposes. Ensure grazing rights and seasonal access to forests to tribals and pastoralists, and access to common property resources. Establish a National Land Use Advisory Service, which would have the capacity to link land use … Read more DMPQ:What possible solutions do you suggest for Land reforms and irrigation? (ECONOMY)

a) Disinvestment: Disinvestment means sale or liquidation of assets by the government, usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or other fixed assets.The government undertakes disinvestment to reduce the fiscal burden on the exchequer, or to raise money for meeting specific needs, such as to bridge the revenue shortfall from other regular sources. b) … Read more DMPQ- Explain following terms: a) Disinvestment b) Strategic Disinvestment c) Privitisation d) Offer for sale e) Cross Holding

The Washington Consensus is a set of ten free market economic policy prescriptions considered to constitute the “standard” reform package promoted for crisis-wracked developing countries by Washington, D.C. – based institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and United States Department of the Treasury. The prescriptions encompassed policies in such areas as … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Washington Census.( Economy)

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was enacted in 2016 to facilitate a time-bound resolution for ailing and sick firms. It could either be through closure or revival, while protecting the interests of creditors. Under IBC, either the creditor (banks) or the loaner (defaulter) can initiate insolvency proceedings. It is done by submitting a plea … Read more DMPQ: Exit problem is the biggest hurdle for Indian firms as per economic survey. To get rid of this Insolvency and Bankruptcy code was passed. What are the features of IBC.