Private trains in India – Benefits & Challenges
Theme:- In July 2020, Indian Railways has invited private companies to run 151 passenger trains on 109 train routes. Government of India is expecting Rs.30,000 crores private investment with this move. It was announced that the private trains will start
Ban on Chinese Apps in India
Theme:- On 2nd September 2020, the government of India banned 118 Chinese apps including PUBG under section 69a of IT Act, 2020 citing threat to national security & the privacy of Indian citizens.
- Earlier, on 29th June 2020, India banned
Impact of COVID-19 on Global economy
Theme:-- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) was first identified in Wuhan city of China in December 2019. On 30th January, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID19 as a Public Health Emergency of International concern (pandemic). As of 16th April 2021,
Can India become a $5 trillion economy by 2024?
Context:- The present government of India has set a target to make India a $5 trillion economy by 2024. So, there are debates on whether this goal is achievable or not.
- India’s GDP in 2018 was $2.73 trillion dollars.
Crisis in the Automobile Industry
Context:- The crisis in the automobile industry from the past few months has resulted in cutting down of more than 2 lakh jobs.
- India’s push for electric vehicles made the potential buyers
