Economy

A sovereign credit rating is the credit rating of a sovereign entity, such as a national government. The sovereign credit rating indicates the risk level of the investing environment of a country and is used by investors when looking to invest in particular jurisdictions, and also takes into account political risk. The “country risk rankings” … Read more DMPQ- Explain Sovereign credit ratings

Reform strategies include Alternative financing (user-fees, health insurance, community financing, private sector investment); Institutional management (autonomy to hospitals, monitoring and management by local government agencies, contracting); Public sector reforms (civil service reforms, capacity building, productivity improvement); and Collaboration with the private sector (public/private partnerships, joint ventures).

The fourteenth finance commission is of the view that tax tax devolution should be the primary route of resources to the states. The commission recommends to increase the tax devolution of the divisible pool to states to 42% for years 2015 to 2020. This is 10% more compared to 32% target set by 13th financial … Read more DMPQ- Critically analyse the important recommendations of the 14th finance commission

  To organize training programmes for educational functionaries for developing capacities of educational planning and administration. To strengthen capacities for training and research in the field of educational planning and administration. To provide consultancy services in the sphere of educational planning and administration to Central as well as State Governments, Universities, Board and other similar … Read more DMPQ- What are the main objectives of The National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)

Social Equity Another principle on which labour legislation is based on social equity. Legislation based on social justice fixes a definite standard for adoption for the future, taking into consideration the events and circumstances of the past and the present. Social Justice In an industrial set up, social justice means an equitable distribution of profits … Read more DMPQ- Analyse the Salient Features of Labour Legislations.

  To ensure that all secondary schools have physical facilities, staffs and supplies at least according to the prescribed standards through financial support in case of Government/ Local Body and Government aided schools, and appropriate regulatory mechanism in the case of other schools. To improve access to secondary schooling to all young persons according to … Read more DMPQ- What are the main objectives of Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan

  To promote economic development activities of Safai Karamcharis and their dependents; To promote self-employment ventures for the benefit and /or rehabilitation of Safai Karamcharis and their dependents. To assist, through the State Scheduled Castes Development/finance corporation or any other Channelizing Agency designated by the State Government or Union Territory Administration and subject to the … Read more DMPQ- What are the main objectives of National Safai Karamcharis Finance & Development Corporation (NSKFDC)

Estimates Committee Estimates Committee was first established during British Era in 1920s but Independent India’s first Estimates Committee was established in 1950. This committee examines the estimates included in the budget and suggests ‘economies’ in public expenditure. The Estimates Committee has 30 members and all these members are from Lok Sabha. There is no Rajya … Read more DMPQ- Differentiate between the role of Estimates Committee and Public Accounts Committee

Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was started in 20 selected districts in the country in 1976-77. Later on in 1980, the programme was extended to all the districts of the country. The scheme was funded by centre. The funds for the scheme are shared by centre and State Govt. … Read more DMPQ- List out the various schemes to reduce unemployment and underemployment

Economic growth is key to the overall development. The growth accompanied by regulatory environment for inclusive growth can be a booster for Indian economy. Further, all global agencies like world bank, IMF etc. have termed India to be bright spot in the light of low growth rate of global economy. But, the economic environment must … Read more DMPQ:Economic growth in India has been broadly on an accelerating path. It is likely to be the fastest growing major economy in the world in the medium-term. Suggest ways to have double digit growth in the medium term.