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The Engine of Progress: Unpacking the Factors Affecting Economic Growth Economic growth, the sustained increase in the production of goods and services within an economy, is the lifeblood of prosperity. It fuels job creation, raises living standards, and provides the resources for social progress. Understanding the factors that drive economic growth is crucial for policymakers, … Read more
Energy security Energy security can be defined as “the uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price”. Energy security has many dimensions: long-term energy security mainly deals with timely investments to supply energy in line with economic developments and sustainable environmental needs. Short-term energy security focuses on the ability of the energy … Read more
The following are the subtopics of National Treatment: Definition History WTO Agreement on Trade in Goods WTO Agreement on Trade in Services GATS National Treatment Commitments Exceptions to National Treatment Enforcement of National Treatment The Future of National Treatment Definition National treatment is a principle of international trade law that requires countries to treat imported … Read more
The Govt. of India Act Gave assurance that there would be no more territorial possessions. Titles were 1858 bestowed on many princes & the right of adoption was accepted. No interference in religious matters. The Indian Council Provided that there was no difference between the central & provincial Act 1861 subjects. … Read more
The Complex Landscape of State Taxes: Levied, Collected, and Retained The United States operates under a federal system, where power is shared between the national government and individual states. This division of power extends to the realm of taxation, with both levels of government levying taxes to fund their respective operations. While the federal government … Read more
The process of industrial transition divided into: industrial Growth during the 19th century and industrial progress during the 20th century Industrial growth during the 19th century Decline of indigenous industries and the rise of large scale modern industries 1850-55: first Cotton mill, first jute mill and the first coal mine established. Railway also introduced. … Read more
The Pigovian Tax: A Tool for Balancing Externalities and Market Efficiency Introduction The invisible hand of the market, while often lauded for its efficiency in allocating resources, can sometimes fail to account for the full costs and benefits of economic activities. This failure arises from the presence of externalities, which are costs or benefits imposed … Read more
The Commodities Transaction Tax: A Controversial Tool for Market Stability and Revenue Generation The global financial system is a complex web of interconnected markets, with commodities playing a crucial role in driving economic growth and shaping global trade. However, these markets are also susceptible to volatility and speculation, leading to price swings that can have … Read more
National Cyber Crime Policy Cyberspace is a complex Environment consisting of interactions between people, Software and Services, supported by worldwide distribution of INFRASTRUCTURE and preservation of the confidentiality, Integrity and availability of information in cyberspace is the essence of a secure cyber space. The “National Cyber Security Policy” has hence been prepared in consultation with … Read more
Law and Rule related Administration Administrative Law Administrative law is the body of law created by the agencies and departments of the government, which carry out the laws passed by Center or a State Legislature. When Center passes a law on a complicated issue, Center often needs help determining all … Read more