Category: Economy

  • FINLAND AND NATO

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II FINLAND AND NATO NEWS: Finland’s journey, from neutral to NATO https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/finlands-journey-from-neutral-to-nato/article66721378.ece Context: Finland Britain Finland shares a 1,340km long border with Russia and had signed a “friendship agreement,” with the Soviet Union to be a neutral country (Military non-alignment- ‘Finlandisation’). However, after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine last…

  • De-Dollarisation

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? De-Dollarization BRICS India-Malaysia Agreement Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Headquarters of BRICS is in Beijing2. Russia is the chair of BRICS for 2023 Which of the above given statements are incorrect?a) Only 1b) Only 2c) Both 1…

  • Market Regulators

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III Market Regulators 1.) RBI : Centralized Web Portal 2.) SEBI : Application Supported by a Blocked Amount Benefits Practice Questions for Prelims The Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India is appointed by thea) Ministry of financeb) Reserve Bank of Indiac) Stock Exchangesd) None of…

  • CHINA-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II CHINA-RUSSIA NEWS: Former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran writes: China is firmly in Russia’s corner — India needs to take note https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/former-foreign-secretary-shyam-saran-writes-china-is-firmly-in-russias-corner-india-needs-to-take-note-8540982/ CHINA-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP CHINA-RUSSIA PARTNERSHIP Mains Practice Question  The growing proximity of China with Russia increases China’s capacity to limit Russia’s engagement with India, including defence.…

  •  Ancestral Records

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  • Monetary Policy Statement

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III Monetary Policy Statement What is in the News ? Monetary Policy Stance Reasons for Pause Rate Hikes So Far !!! RBI’s Projections Read about Inflation and Economic growth of 2023, click here Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements :1. Higher inflation has the potential…

  • INDIA–BHUTAN RELATIONS

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II INDIA – BHUTAN RELATIONS NEWS: PM Modi holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-holds-talks-with-bhutan-king-focus-on-bilateral-ties/article66698183.ece Various dimensions of cooperation between INDIA AND BHUTAN  Dimension Examples Strategic Bhutan serves as a buffer between India and China, protecting the Siliguri Corridor (also known as…

  • Multilateral Development Banks

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Issues of MDBs Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the given statements about Multilateral Development Bank is/are correct? 1. MDB is a financial institution established by multiple member countries like IMF, World Bank etc.2. It does not fall…

  •  Periodic Labour Force Survey Report 2021-22

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News? Broad industry division as per NIC-2008 Male (%) Female (%) Person (%) Agriculture 38.1 62.9 45.5 Mining & quarrying 0.4 0.1 0.3 Manufacturing 11.8 11.2 11.6 Electricity, water, etc 0.7 0.2 0.6 Construction 15.6 5.0 12.4 Trade, hotel & restaurant 14.7 5.9…

  • Foreign Trade Policy 2023

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies II Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 announced Context: Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, which will come into effect from April 1, 2023. What is an FTP? Significance of FTP: The Key Approach to the policy is based on these 4 pillars: Mains Practice Question The Internationalisation…