According to you, what kind of governmental support is essential for the RBI Payments Vision 2019-21 to be successful?

Reserve Bank of India has come up with a refreshing vision for payments for the year 2019-21, thereby keeping in line with its practice of coming up with better systems of payments in future. The vision is good but it ..

The SEBI has come up with more strict regulations for the management of mutual fund Do you think the regulator can actually protect the investors beyond a certain point?

SEBI has come with strict rules for the management of mutual funds. � The new regulations state that the mutual funds will have to invest 20% funds in the government securities. This will provide a cushion of liquidity. � They ..

“The Treaty of Versailles laid the groundwork for World War II.” Critically discuss the provisions of the Treaty and their implications for international peace and security.

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, aimed to establish lasting peace following World War I but inadvertently sowed the seeds for future conflict. The treaty’s harsh terms and punitive measures against Germany created deep resentment and economic hardship, destabilizing ..

Discuss the importance of decarbonizing the Indian iron and steel sector. How can Indian steel be made future ready?

The iron and steel industry is one of the most important industries in today’s world. The growth and development of a nation is not possible without the contribution of the sector. However, this industry is also one of the prime ..

Global Hunger Index-2019: Analyzing Government Response

India has ranked 102 in the Global Hunger Index, out of 117 qualified countries. Most of this poor performance has been attributed to the increase in the prevalence of wasting in children below the age of 5. What is the ..

How a multi-prolonged strategy can aid in addressing farm distress?

The one fits all approach like farm loan waiver, increasing MSPs and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) doesn’t recognize the heterogeneity of farming community. A multi-pronged strategy of income support, government investment, and institutional innovations, and not a one-size-fits-all approach is ..

In India, the courts are criticized on the ground that they often invoke the provisions of contempt of court to punish expressions of dissent. What do you understand by the contempt of court? While highlighting the existing law on the same, critically examine if it is time to amend the law on contempt of court.|

Article 129 & 215 of Indian Constitution provides for contempt powers to Supreme court and High court respectively.  Subsequently, the Contempt of court Act 1971 provides for two type of contempt Civil and criminal contempt. Issues related to contempt power ..

Why is the problem of water-logging is still bringing havoc to the cities in Punjab?

The cities in Punjab have experienced rapid urbanisation marked by unplanned and rampant new constructions. This huge growth of concrete jungles cut into the green pockets which used to soak the rainwater. Also, the main drainage channels were reduced to ..

What are the recommendations of the RBI Internal Group set up to review the current liquidity management framework?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had formed an internal group in June 2019 to review the current liquidity management framework with a view to simplify it and suggest measures to clearly communicate the objectives and the toolkit for liquidity ..

What are the roles and functions of the Farmers Producers Organisations?

Farmer Producers Organizations are actually a type of farmer-owned institutions with legal backing. They are comprised of the farmers, weavers, milk-men, craftsmen, artisans, etc in the rural sectors who have shared interests and concerns. Thus, rural producers come together on ..