Page-2 of GS-III: Changes in Industrial Policy and Their Effects On Industrial Growth

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.

October 15, 2023

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 ..

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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.

October 6, 2023

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 ..

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Despite the achievement of several Indians in leading tech-giants across the globe, India still has one of the lowest entrepreneurship rates. Discuss the reasons behind it and enumerate the measures taken by government to increase the pace of entrepreneurship in India.

September 15, 2023

Several Indian origin persons are now CEOs of global technology giants like Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella, Parag Agarwal, etc. However, India lags in entrepreneurship rates due to several reasons like: Low literacy, e.g. in eastern India, where new firm creation ..

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India has witnessed a positive trend of rising numbers of start-ups in recent years. While analyzing the factors responsible for the same, highlight the challenges that remain. Also, suggest some remedial measures.

September 10, 2023

A Start up is defined as a newly incorporated business entity (less than five years old) which operates in a niche/unique market segment, often with the use of technology. The Ministry of corporate affairs has reported a four-fold increase in ..

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The New Code on Industrial Relations (2019) was brought to reduce labour disputes and improve ease of doing business but it has restricted the collective bargaining power of the workers. Analyse.

September 3, 2023

Code on Industrial Relations (2019) was brought to incorporate various laws on labour unions and employee-employer relationship to provide a single comprehensive code. Code on Industrial Relations reduced labour dispute as well as increased ease of doing business through: Implementation ..

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In order to make India a manufacturing hub, there is a need to focus on the core areas which are crucial for promoting exports. Discuss in the backdrop of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

July 31, 2023

After the covid-19 lockdown, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched by the Prime Minister to make India into a self-reliant superpower. The goal to create 10 crore manufacturing job and 25% of GDP by manufacturing is been given off fillip. Way ..

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