Major Policy Decisions Since 2014 Responsible for Economic Ruin Economics cannot be delinked from politics. Policy formation and way India is governed does impact the economy. The major aspects which have affected the economy have been briefly highlighted here. Over Centralization. Arun Shourie had called Indian government as that of 2 ½ men, which included…
The government has set a target of 100% literacy by 2030. To achieve this, a new scheme of adult education will start from the month of August 2022. The Ministry of Education has approved a new scheme named “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult…
Each year around the budget time I write on the state of India’s economy and suggest solutions to resolve the problems facing the country. Normally I condense the material in one blog. This year is different. This work is a joint effort by Yogita and I. We felt that the information which should be explained…
Domestic private consumption accounts for approximately 55-60% of India’s GDP, which is why India remained largely unaffected by the GFC (Global Financial Crisis) in 2008. It was showing strong signs of growth when major economies were facing several hardships. Some years later, due to a drastic fall in consumer demand, the economy plunged into a…
After the onset of COVID pandemic, public gatherings were restricted and thus schools were shut. To fill the gap several online learning platforms emerged like BYJU’s, Unacademy etc. As this market grew, BYJU’s went on a shopping spree, acquiring many of its peers all around the world. This act makes us question about the future…
How Atmanirbhar Is Bharat: Sectors To Help India Compete With The World Atmanirbhar Bharat officially kicked off during the Covid-19 era on May 12, 2020, when Hon’ble PM announced a relief package of Rs 20 lakh crore, which was about 10% of India’s GDP at that time. Of course, now it would be around 13-14%…
Kajal Chaudhary is the right example of ‘Never Give Up Attitude’ – 3 times Recommended, but always Merit Out. This time, in her 4th Merit List, she is finally Merit In and joining the Indian Air Force today. This was her 6th attempt at 5 AFSB Guwahati. Congratulations Kajal !!!!
Opinion of Parents: Father – My father was worried about my future due to my below-average academic performance. However, I made my father proud through my achievements in NCC – I attended the Republic Day Camp Indian Military Attachment Camp, met the Prime Minister Defence Chiefs, and got selected for Youth Exchange Program. This gave…
As the urban population and incomes increase, demand for every key service such as water, transportation, sewage treatment, low-income housing will increase 5-7 fold in the cities of every size and type. The government has now realized the need for cities that can cope with the challenges of urban living and also be magnets for…
What is a Semiconductor? INDIAN SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION What is a Semiconductor? o Semiconductors are materials which have conductivity between conductors and insulators. They can be pure elements, silicon or germanium or compounds; gallium, arsenide. o They are the basic building blocks that serve as the heart and brain of all modern electronics and information and…