What is Clean Environment Cess? How has it performed and what is the way forward?

The clean environment cess or the green cess is a form of tax levied by the government with the purpose of environment conservation. It is a fiscal tool to reduce dependence on coal and other fossil fuels. It is in ..

Topics: GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

Why is there a huge dependence on Chinese imports and why is there a need to reduce dependence on Chinese imports? What can be done to achieve this?

China is the global manufacturing hub and many countries including India depend on imports from China. India has a huge trade deficit with China, which makes the already complicated India-China relations even more difficult to navigate. Factors responsible for India’s ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

How is India boosting its electronics manufacturing sector?

There has been an increased focus on the electronics manufacturing sector in India in the past few years. The size of the electronics manufacturing sector has more than doubled after 2015-16. How India boosting its electronics manufacturing sector: Target to ..

Topics: GS-III: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects On Industrial Growth • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

Explain how the PLI Scheme works. What are the advantages and challenges of the scheme?

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme Is an initiative of the government to boost the local production of domestic industries by providing them incentives. PLI Scheme: The government provides incentives on incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units. The ..

Topics: GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning • GS-III: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects On Industrial Growth

In view of the term ‘permacrisis’ gaining media prominence, discuss how India can use its G-20 presidency for addressing the concerns of the Global South?

The word ‘permacrisis’ refers to an extended period of instability and insecurity. The term is gaining media prominence due to the ongoing crisis in Europe because of the Russia-Ukraine war, having negative consequences for the world. Need to raise the ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

As the world begins to enjoy the fruits of Industry 4.0, comment on how India can ensure that its small enterprises aren’t left behind.

The world is currently going through a fourth industrial revolution, called Industry 4.0 and India being one of the fastest growing economies has the potential to lead it. Industry 4.0 can revolutionize the Indian market. Industry 4.0: It encompasses rapid ..

Topics: GS-III: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects On Industrial Growth