Economy

National gas grid intends to create network of pipeline infrastructure to connect gas sources to major demand centres, develop city gas distribution network and remove regional imbalance in access to natural gas. The objective is to create interconnected network of pipelines to make supply of natural gas to domestic, industrial or commercial premises and CNG … Read more DMPQ- National Gas Grid Project.

    Positives These sector are labour intensive and generate more labour per unit of capital infused. These sector have the potential for broader social transformation. These sector can also play crucial role in export and hence the overall growth. The creation of employment opportunities in these sector is far more inclusive and it address … Read more DMPQ: Low skill manufacturing is key to Indian success especially the clothing and manufacturing sector. Do you agree with the statement?

Masala bonds are bonds issued outside India but denominated in Indian Rupees, rather than the local currency The term was used by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to evoke the culture and cuisine of India Unlike dollar bonds, where the borrower takes the currency risk, masala bond makes the investors bear the risk The first … Read more DMPQ :What are masala bonds? Explain their significance (ECONOMY)

The scheme for Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RoDTEP) will replace Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) for reimbursement of taxes & duties for export promotion. Textiles and all other sectors which currently enjoy incentives upto 2 per cent over MEIS will transit into RoDTEP. In effect, RoDTEP will more than adequately … Read more DMPQ- Export promotion is an important part of Indian Economic growth. What are the measure taken by Government of India to boost Exports.

The term “liberalization” in this context implies economic liberalization. The essence of thispolicy is that greater freedom is to be given to the entrepreneur of any industry, trade orbusiness and that governmental control on the same be reduced to the minimum. Rules and laws which were aimed at regulating the economic activities became majorhindrances in … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by the term Liberalisation? What are the components of Liberalisation?

A Development Financial institution (DFI) is defined as “an institution endorsed or supported by Government of india primarily to provide development/Project finance to one or more sectors or sub-sectors of the economy. the institution differentiates itself by a thoughtful balance between commercial norms of operation, as adopted by any financial institution like commercial bank and … Read more DMPQ- Explain the Development Financial institution (DFI)

Bharatmala is an ambitious project to improve the road infrastructure in the country. It is an umbrella project under the Ministry of road transport and highways. It will subsume the unfinished project under National Highway development programme.   Under the plan the government intends to develop 83,677 km of highways and roads at an investment … Read more DMPQ: A healthy infrastructure is  must for a sustained economic growth. Bharatmala project was one of the step towards healthy infrastructure. What is Bharatmala project? What are the challenges in its implementation? ( Govt. Schemes)

Physical Quality of Life Index (P.Q.L.I) was developed by famous economist Morris David in 1979 for 23 developed and developing countries. Morris David used the following three indicators to prepare a composite index known as Physical Quality of Life Index: Life Expectant Rate (L.E.I) Infant Mortality Rate (I.M.I) Basic Literacy Rate (B.L.I) Life Expectant Rate … Read more DMPQ- Mention the indicators of Physical Quality of Life Index (PQLI).

  The stability of FDI even during the crisis period led many developing countries to favour FDI over other forms of Short-term inflows. The Foreign Countries Investors are willing to invest in Developing countries because it allows them to seek highest returns. It also reduces the risk faced by the owner of capital by allowing … Read more DMPQ: How beneficial is FDI for developing countries like India?

Lack of infrastructure–Approximately 95.2 per cent of schools are not yet compliant with the complete set of RTE infrastructure indicators according to survey conducted in 2010.They lacks drinking water facilities, a functional common toilet, and do not have separate toilets for girls. Number of boards causes non uniformity of curriculum throughout India so maintenance of … Read more DMPQ- What are the Main issues of Education in India