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In Depth: Strategic Petroleum Reserve

In light of the immense volatility in global crude prices, the government of India is planning to increase its oil reserves. It has sought...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Packaging in Jute Bags Made Mandatory

Recently the Government has mandated the packaging of 100% of foodgrain and 20% of sugar in jute bags for 2018-19. The decision aims to benefit...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Blue Economy

Last Updated: September 2022 For Prelims: Blue Economy concept, Deep Ocean Mission, Sagarmala project, Integrated Coastal Zone Management. For...

19 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

The Central Government has approved the proposal of setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. As...

18 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Agriculture Export Policy, 2018

Last Updated: August 2022 For Prelims: Agriculture Export Policy, 2018, World Trade Organization, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Sanitary and...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Why Commodity Transaction Tax Must Go

(This editorial is based on the article “Why commodity transaction tax must go” which appeared in The Hindu on 17th...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Supercomputing Mission

French technology firm Atos will build a network of 70 supercomputers across India under the National Supercomputing Mission. The supercomputers...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up

The government has decided to set up the National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) to boost manufacturing, attract investments and promote...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Revisit PPPs to Revive Investments

(This editorial is based on the article “Revisit PPPs to Revive Investments” which appears in BusinessLine for 15th December.) For...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

ECO Niwas Samhita 2018

Ministry of Power has launched the Energy Conservation- New Indian Way for Affordable & Sustainable Homes (ECO Niwas) Samhita 2018, an Energy...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Lack of Basic Rights For the Aged a Concern: SC

In response to a public interest litigation, the Supreme Court has ordered the central government to take steps to provide care and rights to the...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Fee to Promote Conservation of Groundwater

In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a Water Conservation Fee (WCF) that...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

India Post Payment Bank (IPPB)

Last Updated: September 2022 For Prelims: India Post Payment Bank (IPPB), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Direct...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change

(This editorial is based on the article “Energy Efficiency and Climate Change” which appears in Livemint for 13th December.) The...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Draft Space Activities Bill, 2017

The Government has invited suggestions from the public or stakeholders regarding the draft Space Activities Bill, 2017. There is an urgent need...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture - Gas Grid: Fuel for all

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects across 129 districts. The project was recently granted by the...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Rethinking Disaster Management

(This editorial is based on the article “Rethinking Disaster Management” which appears in The Hindu.) Disaster management broadly...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Streamlining of National Pension System

In a bid to streamline the National Pension System (NPS) and make it more attractive, the Union Cabinet has approved changes in the scheme to benefit...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture: Regulating Anonymous Donations

The Election Commission has urged the government to slash the cap on anonymous donations to political parties from the present Rs20,000 to Rs2,000...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Center Refuses to Recognize Lingayat as Separate Religion

The Central Government has rejected the Karnataka government’s proposal seeking legal recognition for Lingayats as a distinct religion. In...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions