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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(This editorial is based on the article “Quick Fix for the Farmer” which appears in The Indian Express on 10th December...
10 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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International Human Rights Day
On December 10, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) observes Human Rights Day. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the Universal...
10 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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(This editorial is based on the article “An Invitation To Corruption?” which appears in The Hindu on 8th December 2018.) In order to...
08 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
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Global Status Report on Road Safety: WHO
World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018. Key Points The report highlights that road traffic...
08 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions
