Trade

Goods and Services Tax — GST

What is GST? Goods and Services Tax — GST — is a comprehensive tax levy on manufacture, sale and consumption of goods and services at a national level. Read moreGoods and Services Tax — GST

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Boosting India’s Agro-Processing

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY): Boosting India’s Agro-Processing Introduction India, with its vast agricultural landscape and diverse produce, holds immense potential in the agro-processing sector. However, the country has historically faced challenges in transforming its agricultural bounty into value-added products. Recognizing this need, the Indian government launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) … Read more

Policy Alternatives

 Policy alternatives Public-Private Sector PARTNERSHIP (PPP) Public-private partnerships between a government agency and private-sector company can be used to finance, build and operate projects, such as public transportation networks, parks and convention centers. Financing a project through a public-private partnership can allow a project to be completed sooner or make it a possibility … Read more

Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme (PSFS): Protecting Consumers and Farmers from Price Shocks

Price Stabilisation Fund Scheme (PSFS): Protecting Consumers and Farmers from Price Shocks The agricultural sector, a cornerstone of many economies, is inherently vulnerable to price fluctuations. These fluctuations, often driven by factors beyond the control of farmers and consumers, can lead to significant economic hardship and social unrest. To mitigate these risks and ensure a … Read more

Rajaraja and Rajendra I

The Golden Age of the Cholas: Rajaraja I and Rajendra I The Chola dynasty, one of the most powerful and influential empires in South India, reached its zenith under the reigns of Rajaraja I (985-1014 CE) and his son, Rajendra I (1014-1044 CE). These two rulers, known for their military prowess, administrative acumen, and patronage … Read more

Inclusive Growth

Here is a list of subtopics on inclusive growth: Economic growth Poverty reduction Inequality reduction Social inclusion Environmental sustainability Human development Good governance Peace and security Gender equality Empowerment of women and girls Youth employment Education and skills development Health and nutrition Access to water and sanitation Housing and infrastructure Agriculture and rural development Sustainable … Read more

Intellectual Property Rights

Here is a list of subtopics under Intellectual Property Rights: Copyright Trademark Patent Trade secret Industrial design Plant variety protection Geographical indication Integrated circuit layout design Database right Sui generis right over traditional knowledge and folklore Moral rights Enforcement of intellectual property rights International intellectual property law Intellectual property and human rights Intellectual property and … Read more

The Working Class Movements

There were some working class movements in second half of 19th century. However, they were impulsive and not very well organized. The early nationalists had a lukewarm Attitude towards the question of workers. This war because initially Congress wanted to focus on issues which were of common concern to all the people of India. There … Read more

International Booster- India-US 2+2 Dialogue 2020

India-US 2+2 Dialogue 2020 Introduction India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh and Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper to New Delhi for the third annual India-U.S. 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The Ministers welcomed the elevation of the India-U.S. relationship … Read more

Trade and Commerce

INTRODUCTION Among several features of Globalization-3/”>Globalization, one relates to increasing interactions among nations and removal of barriers to facilitate movement of goods, capital, labour and technology. It is a process that renders various activities and aspiration worldwide in scope or application. As a part of this process of increasing integration of the world, many countries … Read more