Page-2 of GS-III: Economy & Economic Development

How big a role is the FMCG sector playing in India’s economic recovery? What are the impediments to this sector’s growth?

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector deals with packaged goods that are consumed at regular intervals. It mainly includes household and personal care products, along with healthcare and food products. Importance of FMCG Sector: The sector is a major contributor ..

India needs an Integrated Energy Policy to provide clean, safe and convenient form of energy to all sectors in an economically viable manner. Discuss Critically.

Integrated Energy Policy is a complete policy on Energy which is composed to explore alternative technologies and possible synergies that could increase the energy efficiency of a country and also meet the domestic needs for energy services. India’s energy requirement ..

How successful has India’s spectrum policy been in enabling connectivity? Examine its limitations and the provisions under the new policy. Also suggest a way to use spectrum for ending the country’s digital divide.

The Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022 has been released and it will replace existing laws in the telecom sector, such as the Indian Telegraph Act 1885, Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933 and the Telegraph Wires (unlawful possession) Act 1950. The ..

"In last one and half year, the Global oil prices have fallen sharply."Examine the reasons and its implications for oil producers, consumers and environment.

The fall of oil prices globally can be cited by reasons: Low demand due to weak economic activities Growing switch away from oil to other fuels USA has become the world’s largest oil producer Saudis and their Gulf allies have ..

In view of the recent geopolitical tensions, how can India ensure its energy security? What are the challenges presented by these geo-political tensions? Suggest a way forward.

  India is dependent on imports for majority of its fuel supply. The ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world, including Russia-Ukraine war, tensions among gulf nations, have severely impacted India’s energy security. Geopolitical dynamics: Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, major ..

Explain the concept of Moonlighting. In light of the recent concerns raised by the IT sector over the practice of ‘moonlighting’, discuss the reasons behind the practice and possible solutions.

Moonlighting is the act of working at an extra job beyond regular working hours, usually without the knowledge of the employer. Moonlighting is not a new concept: We may remember some of our teachers, who worked in the school from ..

Cheaper oil will not eliminate structural challenges facing Asia's biggest economies although it presents a huge opportunity for both India and China. Explain.

India has all reasons to be pleased as the oil trends will spell a huge improvement in current account deficit, correct the government’s balance sheet and also tame inflation considerably. The government has to maintain a smart balance between cutting and ..

What is the ‘Solar Facility’ launched at the 5th ISA Assembly Meeting? Discuss its utility in enabling capital flow for solar power projects in under-served areas.

Solar Facility is a payment guarantee mechanism under the ISA framework. It was launched to attract investments into the solar energy sector, in line with the ISA goal of unlocking $1 trillion in solar energy investments by 2030. Solar Facility: ..