Capital Account Convertibility

Capital Account Convertibility: A Double-Edged Sword for Economic Growth Capital account convertibility (CAC) refers to the freedom of residents and non-residents to convert their domestic currency into foreign currencies and vice versa without restrictions. It allows for the free flow of capital across borders, enabling investments, borrowing, and lending in international markets. While CAC holds … Read more

Right to Property

The Right to Property: A Cornerstone of Human Rights and Economic Development The right to property, a fundamental human right enshrined in numerous international legal instruments, plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and economies. It encompasses the right to own, use, enjoy, and dispose of property, both tangible and intangible, and serves as a … Read more

International Development Association

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (IDA) The (IDA) is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. The IDA is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1960 to complement the … Read more

Fixed Exchange Rate

The Fixed Exchange Rate: A Balancing Act Between Stability and Flexibility The exchange rate, the price of one currency in terms of another, plays a crucial role in the global economy. It influences trade, investment, and the overall economic performance of nations. While floating exchange rates, determined by market forces, are the norm in today’s … Read more

Foreign Trade Policy

 Planning and Foreign Trade Foreign Trade is the important factor in Economic Development in any nation. Foreign trade in India comprises of all imports and exports to and from India. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry at the level of Central Government has responsibility to manage such operations. The domestic production reveals on … Read more

River Water Sharing

 MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF WATER Resources   The Central Government shall, on and from the appointed day, constitute an Apex Council for the supervision of the functioning of the Godavari River Management Board and Krishna River Management Board.   The Apex Council shall consist of: (a) Minister of Water Resources, Government of India—Chairperson … Read more

Foreign Trade and Investment

Here is a list of subtopics under Foreign Trade and InvestmentInvestment: Balance of Trade Balance of payments Capital Account Current Account Exchange rate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Foreign exchange reserves Import International trade Investment Portfolio investment Trade Deficit Trade surplus World Trade Organization (WTO) Foreign trade and investment are two of the most important drivers … Read more

Non Alignment Movement

  One of the basic tenets of our Foreign Policy has been non-alignment. As an element of foreign policy non-alignment m e a n s i n d e p e n d e n t o f b l o c s , peaceful coexistence, global peace, disarmament, struggle against all manifestations of injustices … Read more

Exchange of territories with Bangladesh

The Enigmatic Exchange: A Deep Dive into the Territorial Swap Between India and Bangladesh The 1974 exchange of territories between India and Bangladesh, often referred to as the “Enclaves” or “Land Boundary Agreement,” stands as a unique chapter in the history of the two nations. This complex and multifaceted agreement, born out of a legacy … Read more

International Development Association

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (IDA) The (IDA) is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. The IDA is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1960 to complement the … Read more