Page-2 of GS-II: Development Processes and Development Industry in India

India has a very high potential for startups, however, there has been limited success because of various challenges. Discuss.

July 13, 2023

There is no common definition for startups in India, however, the Income Tax Act defines startups as those companies, that are registered for less than 10 years and have a total turnover not exceeding 100 crores in any of these ..

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Foreign capital is very important for a developing country like India, however there are various concerns associated with it. Discuss.

July 10, 2023

Foreign Capital refers to sources of capital and investment, which have their origin outside India. Various sources of foreign capital: Foreign direct investment. Foreign institutional investment. Loans and grants from multilateral institutions. Foreign bank deposits in the Indian financial system. ..

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It is time to democratize the science by focusing on the problems of the surrounding environment. Discuss

May 5, 2023

India which is a land of diversity is facing many challenges ranging from managing floods and droughts to designing better timetables for city buses or developing biodegradable paints for Ganapati idol makers. Addressing Surrounding Problems The primary responsibility of solving ..

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What are the components of the new framework proposed by the government to sustain 100 per cent ODF status?

April 20, 2023

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a 10-year national rural sanitation strategy to sustain India’s 100 per cent Open Defecation Free (ODF) status claimed by the Centre. National Rural Sanitation Strategy The ..

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What are the key proposals of the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019?

March 1, 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was approved by the Lok Sabha recently. Features of the Bill The Bill amends the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 and replaces an Ordinance promulgated on March 1, 2019. The Jammu ..

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Is the competition among neighboring states for attracting more investments and funds is within the spirit of competitive federalism? Discuss while taking examples of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

October 7, 2022

Yes. The competitive federalism is rapidly taking root as states move swiftly to showcase themselves as ideal investment destinations. When states or regions compete with each other to promote economic growth and development by reforming their governance and policies, its ..

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