Economy

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was started in 20 selected districts in the country in 1976-77. Later on in 1980, the programme was extended to all the districts of the country. The scheme was funded by centre. The funds for the scheme are shared by centre and State Govt. … Read more DMPQ- List out the various schemes to reduce unemployment and underemployment

Both disinvestment as well as privatization is the reverse of investment. For setting up  public sector, the government had to invest by subscribing in shares of the new public  sector from budgetary resources. Thus, disinvestment and privatization both imply ‘selling  of shares of public sector by the government’. We all know that shares are traded … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the approach of disinvestment and privatization in 1991 economic policy.

Infrastructure sector is a key driver for the Indian economy. The sector is highly responsible for propelling India’s overall development and enjoys intense focus from Government for initiating policies that would ensure time-bound creation of world class infrastructure in the country. Infrastructure sector includes power, bridges, dams, roads, and urban infrastructure development. India was ranked … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Infrastructure sector.

A sovereign credit rating is the credit rating of a sovereign entity, such as a national government. The sovereign credit rating indicates the risk level of the investing environment of a country and is used by investors when looking to invest in particular jurisdictions, and also takes into account political risk. The “country risk rankings” … Read more DMPQ- Explain Sovereign credit ratings

Foreign capital flow in a country can take place either in the form of investment, concessional assistance, foreign aid. Foreign Investment includes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) / Foreign Institutional Investment (FII). FPI includes the amounts raised by Indian corporate through Euro Equities, Global Depository Receipts (GDR’s), and American Depository Receipts … Read more DMPQ: What are the Forms and types of foreign Capital

Interim Budget, also known as ‘a vote on account’, essentially means that the government seeks the approval of Parliament for meeting expenditure for the first four months of the fisca l year (April-March) — paying salaries, ongoing programmes in various sectors etc — with no changes in the taxation structure, until a new government takes … Read more DMPQ- What is interim budget?

Social Equity Another principle on which labour legislation is based on social equity. Legislation based on social justice fixes a definite standard for adoption for the future, taking into consideration the events and circumstances of the past and the present. Social Justice In an industrial set up, social justice means an equitable distribution of profits … Read more DMPQ- Analyse the Salient Features of Labour Legislations.

The fundamental principles that will guide both the education system at large, as well as the individual institutions within it are: • recognizing, identifying, and fostering the unique capabilities of each student, by sensitizing teachers as well as parents to promote each student’s holistic development in both academic and non-academic spheres; • according the highest … Read more DMPQ- Discuss the main features of the National Education Policy 2020.

Major reasons are: Low capital investment in infrastructure. Rising NPA after financial crisis and Twin balance sheet problem. Opening up of economy in 1991 had make us vulnerable as manufacturing country. We did capitalise on service sector. Labour laws skewed in favour of non-setting up of manufacturing units. Low investment in Research and development sector. … Read more DMPQ: Why manufacturing sector in India failed to realise its potential?

Various investment models which have emerged in recent times especially  in post-reforms and also from experiences of emerging marker economies (EMEs). These  models are not alternates to each other but are only variants of investment models. The policy support will require well-drafted ‘futuristic policies’ in different areas  especially in the areas of ‘pricing and tax … Read more DMPQ- Suggest appropriate investment model for India’s infrastructure sector.