Stagflation

Stagflation refers to persistent high inflation coupled with high unemployment and stagnant demand /growth in economy. High Inflation + Low Economic Growth {or conditions of recession} + Low Employment Generation = Stagflation Stagflation generally occurs because recession reduces demand for ..

Exchange traded funds (ETF)

Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are essentially index funds that are listed and traded on exchanges like stocks. They track indexes like the Nifty, Sensex, or the banking index. When we buy units of an ETF, we are buying shares of ..

Key Concepts in Macroeconomics

Macroeconomics is a branch of economics that focuses on the study of the overall economy.  It analyzes economic aggregates, such as the total output of goods and services (Gross Domestic Product or GDP), the overall price level, and the unemployment ..

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY)

Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PAGY) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India that was launched in 2010 for integrated development of model villages across the country. The aim is to develop villages that have a substantial Scheduled ..

India’s Balance of Trade

India’s balance of trade (BOT) – the difference between the value of its exports and imports – provides important insights into the country’s economic health and global trading relationships. Latest Data and Historical Trends As of September 2022, India’s trade ..

Agroclimatic Regions in India

India’s vast geography is divided into 15 agroclimatic regions based on factors like soil, climate, rainfall, and water availability. Each region has unique features that lend themselves to certain crops and development opportunities. Western Himalayan Region The Western Himalayan region ..

Twenty Point Programme

The Twenty Point Programme was initially launched by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 and was subsequently restructured in 1982 and again on 1986. With the introduction of new policies and programmes it has been finally restructured in 2006 and it has been in ..

Notes : Indian Economy

1. Coal movement, remained single largest commodity moved by the railways constituting 42.4 per cent of the total freight moved by the end of 2008. 2. Handloom industry is the largest cottage industry providing maximum employment in Manipur. This industry ..

Most basic Concepts of Economy

Understanding the basic concepts of economics is crucial for grasping how economies operate. This is the list of 50 most basic concepts in Economy. Supply and Demand: The basic model of how buyers and sellers interact in a market. Opportunity ..

Back Ground of Planned Development in India, Planning Commission and National Development Council

This article gives you crisp information on background of Planned Development in India, Planning Commission and National Development Council. Perspective Planning, Imperative & Indicative Planning Perspective planning refers to long term planning for a period of 15, 20, 25 yrs, ..