Economy

India Cash/GDP ratio is 12.24% which makes it one of the largest cash based economy. But there are certain problem for a cashless economy especially for India as : ‘ There is low penetration of internet. Last mile connectivity especially in rural sector is quite low which creates hurdle in digitisation of economy. Lack of … Read more DMPQ: Is cashless economy feasible in India? Also discuss the impact of it on informal economy?

Effects: Negative: All major industries getting affected such as Hospitality, tourism, Aviation will be directly impacted because of low demand. Gig economy affected mostly and it will lead to loss of Jobs and unemployment rate will increase. Export Industries will show loss in the forthcoming period due to reduction in the demand of export goods. … Read more DMPQ-Write down the effect of COVID-19 on the economy of the country.

RMSA has following objectives:- To ensure that all secondary schools have physical facilities, staffs and supplies at least according to the prescribed standards through financial support in case of Government/ Local Body and Government aided schools, and appropriate regulatory mechanism in the case of other schools. To improve access to secondary schooling to all young … Read more DMPQ- List out the objectives of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.

There is about accumulated debt of 1 lakh crore on state electricity boards. The reasons being free power is a political issues and different political parties offer it as dole to influence the voter. This subsidy has done more damage than good. 83% of the Punjab farmers have small or marginal land holdings and they … Read more DMPQ: Free electric power to the farmers is causing a drain on exchequer and also they are not achieving the desire result. Do you agree with the statement. ( Polity)

Aviation sector is one of the promising sector in India. This sector faced a growth rate of 20%  per annum in passenger traffic. As per IATA, India will become the 3rd largest aviation market in the world interms of passenger by 2026. Above data clearly states that aviation sector is not under stressed. The opportunities … Read more DMPQ: Air India is severely under stressed but aviation sector is not. Identify the potential and challenges?

MSMEs are labour intensive, have the advantage of low cost of production and can make good use of locally available resources pushing demand and growth The sector offers wide range of employment opportunities and absorbs most of the working age population Majorly consists of handlooms, handicrafts, coir, sericulture, khadi and village industries, small scale industries … Read more DMPQ:Contribution of MSME sector is immense in Indian economy. Comment

Commerce ministry has released a consolidated policy for FDI  in 2017. This time they have included start ups in the FDI policy also. The major features of FDI are as follows: With the dilution of FIPB, the power for clearance has been delegated to the administrative departments. The proposal relating to the banking, mining, defence, … Read more DMPQ: Discuss the features of consolidated FDI Policy for 2017.

According to the scheme, The States and Union Territories are required to complete the works of household electrification by the 31st of December 2018. The beneficiaries for free electricity connections would be identified using Socio Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 data. However, un-electrified households not covered under the SECC data would also be provided electricity connections … Read more DMPQ- What is Saubhagaya Scheme? Write down the expected outcome of the scheme?

Estimates Committee Estimates Committee was first established during British Era in 1920s but Independent India’s first Estimates Committee was established in 1950. This committee examines the estimates included in the budget and suggests ‘economies’ in public expenditure. The Estimates Committee has 30 members and all these members are from Lok Sabha. There is no Rajya … Read more DMPQ- Differentiate between the role of Estimates Committee and Public Accounts Committee