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Why is Public Private Partnership (PPP) required in infrastructural projects? Examine the role of PPP model in the redevelopment of Railway Stations in India.

Points to Remember: Definition of PPP: A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a collaborative arrangement between a government agency and a private sector entity to finance, build, and operate infrastructure projects. Advantages of PPPs: Reduced financial burden on the government, access to private sector expertise and efficiency, faster project completion, and risk sharing. Disadvantages of PPPs: … Read more

Write a note on India’s green energy corridor to alleviate the problem of conventional energy.

Points to Remember: India’s commitment to renewable energy. The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) initiative. Challenges in implementing GEC. Benefits and impact of GEC. Future prospects and policy recommendations. Introduction: India faces significant challenges in meeting its growing energy demands while mitigating the environmental consequences of relying heavily on conventional energy sources like coal and fossil … Read more

To what factors can be the recent dramatic fall in equipment cost and tariff of solar energy be attributed? What implications does the trend have for thermal power producers and related industry?

Points to Remember: Cost reduction drivers: Technological advancements, economies of scale, policy support, and increased competition. Implications for thermal power: Reduced competitiveness, potential for stranded assets, need for diversification and adaptation. Related industry impact: Job displacement in some sectors, new opportunities in solar manufacturing and installation. Policy considerations: Need for a just transition to support … Read more

National Urban Transport Policy emphasises on ‘moving people’ instead of ‘moving vehicles. Discuss critically the success of the various strategies of the Government in this regard.

Points to Remember: Shift in focus: From vehicle-centric to people-centric urban transport. Multi-modal integration: Combining various transport modes for seamless travel. Sustainable transport: Prioritizing environmentally friendly options. Accessibility and inclusivity: Ensuring transport caters to all segments of society. Infrastructure development: Investment in public transport and pedestrian infrastructure. Policy implementation challenges: Bureaucracy, funding constraints, and public … Read more

“Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth.” Discuss in the light of India’s experience.

Points to Remember: Infrastructure’s role in economic growth (productivity, market access, etc.) Inclusivity – benefits reaching all segments of society India’s infrastructure challenges and successes Government policies and initiatives Private sector participation Sustainable infrastructure development Introduction: The statement “Investment in infrastructure is essential for more rapid and inclusive economic growth” is a widely accepted tenet … Read more

Do you think India will meet 50 percent of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030? Justify your answer. How will the shift of subsidies from fossil fuels to renewable help achieve the above objective? Explain.

Points to Remember: India’s ambitious renewable energy target of 50% by 2030. Current status of renewable energy in India. Challenges in achieving the target (financial, technological, infrastructural). Role of subsidy shifts in promoting renewable energy adoption. Potential benefits and drawbacks of shifting subsidies. Introduction: India has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 and a … Read more

Give an account of the current status and the targets to be achieved pertaining to renewable energy sources in the country. Discuss in brief the importance of National Programme on Light Emitting diodes (LEDs).

Points to Remember: Current status of renewable energy sources in India. Targets for renewable energy in India (national targets and state-specific targets where relevant). Importance of the National Programme on Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). Challenges and opportunities in achieving renewable energy targets. Policy recommendations and best practices. Introduction: India, a rapidly developing nation, faces the … Read more

Examine the impact of liberalization on companies owned by Indians. Are they competing with the MNCs satisfactorily? Discuss.

Points to Remember: Impact of liberalization on Indian companies. Competitive landscape between Indian companies and MNCs. Factors affecting competitiveness. Policy recommendations for enhancing competitiveness. Introduction: Economic liberalization in India, beginning in 1991, dramatically altered the business landscape. The dismantling of the License Raj, reduction of tariffs, and increased foreign direct investment (FDI) aimed to boost … Read more

There is a clear acknowledgement that Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are a tool of industrial development, manufacturing and exports. Recognising this potential, the whole instrumentality of SEZs require augmentation. Discuss the issue plaguing the success of SEZs with respect to taxation, governing laws and administration.

Points to Remember: SEZs as a tool for industrial development, manufacturing, and exports. Issues hindering SEZ success: taxation, governing laws, and administration. Need for augmentation of the SEZ instrumentality. Introduction: Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are geographically demarcated areas within a country that offer businesses incentives such as tax breaks, simplified regulations, and streamlined customs procedures … Read more

“Success of make in India program depends on the success of Skill India programme and radical labour reforms.” Discuss with logical arguments.

Points to Remember: The interdependence of “Make in India,” “Skill India,” and labor reforms. The role of skilled labor in manufacturing competitiveness. The impact of labor laws on ease of doing business. Challenges and opportunities in implementing these programs. Introduction: The “Make in India” initiative, launched in 2014, aims to boost domestic manufacturing and transform … Read more