10 Mar 21 Asset Monetization
(The Hindu) Context: Recently, NITI Aayog and the Department of Economic Affairs formulated a workshop on asset monetization on a national level. The workshop was headed by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala...
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05 Mar 21 Clearing a low bar (GS-2, 3 The Hindu, Government policy of finance)
Context:- Auction of 5G spectrum, where 3 companies have participated. Auction revenue has surpassed the government estimate. What is 5G 5G TECHNOLOGY 5G is the next generation cellular technology that will...
04 Mar 21 Despite arbitration tug of war, mutual settlement is key (The Hindu, GS-2, GS-3 Economics)
Issue:- Foreign companies like vodafone and cairn energy from U.K. went against indian government in permanent court of arbitration. Major issues was tax avoidance What is tax avoidance ...
02 Mar 21 Maritime India Summit 2021
Current Affairs, Economy, Environment and climate change, GS Paper II, GS Paper III, Infrastructure
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(PIB) Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the 2nd Maritime India Summit which occurred in a virtual mode on March 2, 2021. This was done by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and waterways...
25 Feb 21 Intellectual Property Waiver: India’s Proposal to WTO
(The Hindu) Context: The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is under an immense burden to consider India’s proposal of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver on Covid-19 vaccines. Many European...
22 Feb 21 State Bank of Sikkim: Now Under RBI Purview
State Bank of Sikkim: Now Under RBI Purview (Business Standard) Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has brought the State Bank of Sikkim under its regulating umbrella. The bank enjoyed a...
16 Feb 21 The Price of Oil
Like every commodity, the price of oil is a consequence of the interplay between supply and demand. Also, there is the economic environment that can lead to adverse longer-term...
16 Feb 21 Rise in export- A boon for India
Context: In January 2021, India witnessed a surge in export by 6.2%. Reasons for growth in export: As the lockdown is lifted and demand has increased, that led to rise in...
15 Feb 21 Propylene Derivative Petrochemical Project
About the project: The Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited(BPCL) project is launched by the PM in the state of Kerala, in Kochi. This is an expansion of the refinery. Aim: To help...
12 Feb 21 India’s Digital Services Tax: Discriminatory?
Context: Recently, a United States Trade Representative (USTR) investigation found India’s Digital Services Tax (DST) to be biased. It mentioned that the tax is not consistent with prevailing principles of...
