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Blue economy

Mains > Environment & Ecology > Pollution > Economic growth

IN NEWS: India’s G20 Presidency brings about the unique opportunity to prioritize Blue economy for the purpose for growth, green economy and social equity. BLUE ECONOMY: According to the World Ban...

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For Mains, questions on Blue economy can be asked in GS 3 (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation)
For Prelims, questions on various government efforts and treaties can be asked.

JAN 12

Demonetisation and Supreme Court’s verdict

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Economic growth

IN NEWS: A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court upheld by a 4:1 majority the decision taken by the central government in 2016 to demonetise currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations. BACKGROUND: ...

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For Mains, questions on demonetisation may be asked in GS 3 (Economic development). The content can also be used in questions related to internal security, formalisation of Indian economy and digitisation.
For Prelims, questions on demonetisation and its impact on economy can be asked.

JAN 11

INSURANCE SECTOR IN INDIA

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Economic growth

IN NEWS: The government has decided to make comprehensive amendments of the legislative framework governing the insurance sector — Insurance Act 1938 and IRDA Act 1999 — which is expected to facilitate ...

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For Prelims, questions on basics of capital market, terms like insurance density and penetration, bancassurance etc. can be asked.
For Mains, questions on insurance sector can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development). The content/data can also be used in questions related to social justice.

DEC 5

Dharmasala Declaration

Preliminary > Economic Development > Indian Economy and Issues > Economic growth

Why in news? Recently, the ‘Dharamshala Declaration 2022’ was released at a three-day national conference on tourism. About the Dharamshala Declaration: Under the declaration, the Centre unve...

SEP 22

Unicorn startup

Preliminary > Economic Development > Indian Economy and Issues > Economic growth

Why in news? Recently, the government of India has stated that India ranks 3rd globally in terms of the number of Unicorns. What is a unicorn startup? Unicorns are privately held, venture-capital backed ...

SEP 6

Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN)

Mains > Security > Money laundering > Economic growth

IN NEWS: The value of the counterfeit currency in the banking system recorded a sharp decline of more than 80% between 2016-17 and 2021-22, according to a Finance Ministry reply in the Lok Sabha. However, as per...

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For Mains, questions on FICN can be asked in GS 3 (Security)
For Prelims, questions on demonetisation, monetary policy, India’s border security forces etc may be asked.

AUG 18

Delay in Unified Labour codes

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Economic growth

IN NEWS: The Code on Wages (2019), the Industrial Relations Code (2020), the Code on Social Security (2020), and the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (2020) have not yet been implemented. ...

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For Prelims, questions on the features of the labour codes can be asked.
For mains, questions on labour codes can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development)

JUL 26

Policy for use of Land Acquired under CBA Act

Preliminary > Economic Development > Miscellaneous > Economic growth

Why in news? The Union Cabinet recently approved a policy for use of lands, which are mined out or are practically unsuitable for mining, to develop and set up infrastructure relating to coal and energy. The poli...

APR 15

Farm loan waiver

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Economic growth

IN NEWS: Major political parties have promised farm loan waivers in the run-up to the assembly elections in Goa, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Uttarakhand in February/March 2022. FARM LOAN WAIVERS: ...

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For Mains, questions on farm loan waivers can be asked in GS 3 (Economic development). The content can also be used in questions related to agrarian distress and banking sector issues like NPA crisis.
For Prelims, basic questions on NPA, various government schemes and the impact of farm loan waivers on economy can be asked.

FEB 18

Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021

Preliminary > Economic Development > Miscellaneous > Economic growth

Why in news? The Government on December 28 notified the Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, that prohibits all direct selling entities such as Amway, Tupperware, Oriflame and Modicare, from promoting ...

DEC 30