A new economics for inclusive growth Context: In “Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India’s Economic Future,” Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba advocate a shift from traditional manufacturing policies to a focus on exporting high-end services. However, this recommendation sparks surprise, considering India’s decades-long struggle with generating […]
Child Undernutrition in India Context: Child undernutrition remains a persistent challenge in India, with determinants ranging from food intake to socio-economic factors. The commonly used measures include height-for-age (stunting) and weight-for-height (wasting), tracked through World Health Organization (WHO) Growth Standards. However, debates have emerged regarding […]
Ammonia: Advantages and Challenges Context: In a recent event in Chennai, a serious Ammonia gas leak from an underwater supply pipeline to a fertilizer plant creates terror and tension amongst citizens. Relevance: GS-03 (Mobilization of resources) What is Ammonia? Ammonia is an inorganic chemical compound […]
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Context: Viksit Bharat having been formally launched, the idea of making India a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of its Independence, sounds achievable. Relevance: GS-02 (Growth and Development) Key highlights: Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a government-led endeavor designed to […]