Bhopal to host first apex conference for CEOs of Smart Cities

The first apex conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities will be held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh on 8th May 2018. It will be inaugurated by Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Puri. The 2-day apex ..

Vienna and Almatty Programmes of Action

Vienna Programme of Action and Almatty Programme of action (2003) are two important UN programmes on Land Locked Developing Countries. They try to persuade the surrounding countries to provide passage to their landlocked neighbours. There are 48 Landlocked countries right now. In October ..

Bhutan to be recommended for graduation from UN’s Least Developed Country (LDC) category

The United Nations Committee for Development Policy (CDP) has recently announced that the four countries will be recommended for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. These are Bhutan, Kiribati, Sao Tome and Principe and Solomon Islands. These countries ..

World Bank (WB), reduced India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.0% for 2017-18 from 7.2%

The World Bank (WB), in its biannual economic update “South Asia Economic Focus (Fall 2017)”, has reduced India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.0% for 2017-18 from 7.2% estimated earlier. As per report, the unexpected slowdown in India’s growth story is ..

The Maharashtra government signed pact with South Korea for infra projects

The Maharashtra government has recently signed MoU with South Korea in Seoul for increased co-operation in infrastructure projects like development of smart cities, roads, airports and metros. The MoU is to help with implementation strategy, legal systems, policies, technologies and ..

India’s Demographic Transition

Demographic transition is a model that illustrates how a country’s population structure evolves. It transitions from high birth and death rates to lower rates over time.  It helps in assessing economic development, social changes, and public policy implications. Historical Context ..

India’s Foreign Policy – Engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

India’s foreign policy has evolved in recent years, particularly regarding its engagement with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Established in 2001, the SCO presents a platform for regional cooperation among its member states, focusing on security, economic collaboration, and cultural ..

Transforming Banking Services in India

Banking plays important role in economic development and financial inclusion. It provides essential services to individuals and businesses, facilitating growth and stability. Historical Context Pre-Independence Banking Landscape Before independence, banking services were limited. They primarily catered to the elite. The ..