DMPQ: Explain the following terms: a) The Built operate and transfer (BOT) Annuity Model b) BOT toll model c) Engineering, Procurement and Construction Model

The Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) Annuity Model   Under BOT annuity, a developer builds the highway, operates it for a specified duration and transfers it back to the government. The government starts payment to the developer after the launch of commercial operation of the project. Payment will be made on a six month basis. … Read more

DMPQ: Explain the State Government initiatives for Ease of doing business.

Gujarat: Online consent system for environment clearances Geographic Information System (GIS)-based land identification system Maharashtra: Unified process with single identification for Value Added Tax and Professional Tax registration Time required for getting an electricity connection has been reduced to 21 days from 67 days and procedures involved has been cut down to 3 from existing … Read more

DMPQ:What is bad bank? Why there is need of Bad bank?

Bad bank or PARA (Public Sector Asset Rehabilitation Agency) was proposed in Economic Survey 2016-17. Bad Bank is an institution which specializes in loan resolution process, so that banking system is free to focus on core banking solutions. Need for PARA According to Economic Survey, need for PARA arises because: Early resolution so that Funds for creation … Read more

DMPQ- Write a short note on Big Data.

Big data is the huge amount of data which is present in an unprocessed way. It is a complex data. Big data is characterised by 3 Vs ie. Volume of data, velocity of data i.e. processed and complex variety of data. Big data has various useful application. The application of Big data can be seen … Read more

DMPQ- Government has taken various step towards boosting consumption. Enumerate the number of steps taken by government to boost consumption.

Government has taken various measures to boost the incomes especially rural incomes to usher spending and consumption levels in the economy. Increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for all mandated Rabi crops and Kharif crops for 2019-20 season. To provide an assured income support to the small and marginal farmers, the cash transfer scheme … Read more

DMPQ: As India emerges as one of the world ‘s largest economies, it needs to gradually move from being a net consumer of knowledge to becoming a net producer. Discuss the issue attached with Expenditure on Science and Technology?

Issues attached :   As a proportion of GDP expenditure on Science and Tech has been stagnated. It is between 0.6-0.7% of GDP over the past two decades. Expenditure is skewed in favour of Atomic energy, space, earth science , Biotechnology and the expenditure on ICMR is on decline. As compared to its peer competitors, … Read more

DMPQ- Discuss the important government initiatives taken for labor reforms in recent years.

Along with bringing transparency and accountability in enforcement of Labour Laws, the Government has taken various initiatives to realize and establish the dignity of every worker through provision of social security, enhancing the avenues and quality of employment along with industrial development. Recent major reforms are: Introduction of Labour Codes In line with recommendations of … Read more

DMPQ: What is financial inclusion? How financial inclusion can lead to inclusive growth? ( economy)

Financial inclusion refers to delivery of financial services, including banking services and credit, at an affordable cost to the vast sections of disadvantaged and low-income groups who tend to be excluding.   Financial inclusion can lead to inclusive growth in following ways:   Formalization of economy:    A well spread out financial system engenders economic … Read more

DMPQ- Farmer suicides have increased in the recent past. Give suggestions to prevent farmer suicides.

In the last few years, a large number of farmers have committed suicide.  Cases of suicides have been reported from states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh. Some of measures suggested include: Provide affordable health insurance and revitalize primary healthcare centres. The National Rural Health Mission should be … Read more