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What is tokenization? What are the challenges and way ahead for this unique RBI initiative?

Tokenisation is the process of replacing actual credit and debit card information with an alternate code called ‘token’. A tokenized card transaction is considered safer as the actual...

September 12, 2023

How does SEZ concept help investors in India? Enumerate the features of the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

SEZ are set up under Special Economic Zones Act, 2005.These are as duty free enclaves to be treated as foreign territory. SEZ are allowed for manufacturing, trading and...

September 11, 2023

Do you think as per the international standards, GST which has taken two years to stabilise has really done well in terms of revenue yield? Comment.

GST, when launched in India, was a game-changer reform aimed at boosting revenue and also bringing lasting changes to the indirect tax regime of India and also bring...

September 11, 2023

Stunting is a manifestation of malnutrition. Can it be addressed with the rapid economic growth?

UNICEF defines stunting as a condition where the height for age is below minus two standard deviations (moderate and severe stunting) and minus three standard deviations (severe stunting)...

September 11, 2023

Substance Abuse Turns Out To Be A Major Problem In India

The National Crime Record Bureau, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has published a survey on the extent of substance abuse in India. The data collected shows a...

September 10, 2023

Except in the case of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers and certain financial matters, Both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha enjoy equal powers. Explain.

Under article 75(3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha which means Rajya Sabha cannot make or unmake the Government. It can,...

September 10, 2023

Discuss the importance of the Gupta temple in the development of Indian architecture.

Of the religious monuments of the Gupta period the foremost is the Gupta temple. It was an independent structure built of dressed stone blocks placed together, which afforded...

September 10, 2023

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine on tech giant Google. In this context, discuss the role of CCI. Also, compare CCI’s actions with the US and EU regulators to curb monopolistic behaviors.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 1,337.76 crore ($162 million) on Google for abusing its market dominant position in multiple categories related...

September 9, 2023

What is the LiFE mission? How could it help India and other like-minded nations in its climate action?

The mission LiFE (Lifestyle For Environment) launched by the Prime Minister of India during COP26 is an initiative to make the fight against climate change democratic, such that...

September 9, 2023

What measures have been taken by the government to tackle spike in onion prices?

To tackle the increasing price of onions the government has taken measures such as imposing of a minimum export price (MEP) of $850/tonne, followed by a central team...

September 9, 2023

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