Demonetisation refers to the withdrawal of a currency's legal tender status. In India, it occurred in November 2016. The government aimed to combat black money and counterfeit currency. It led to the sudden invalidation of ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes. The move caused widespread disruption. Many faced cash shortages. The long-term effects on the economy remain debated. It sparked significant political and social discourse.
On November 8, 2016, two largest denomination notes, Rs 500 and Rs 1000, were 'demonetized' with immediate effect, ceasing to be legal tender. At one stroke, 86 percent...
In a recent move to assist visually-impaired individuals, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a mobile app called Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI). The app's primary...
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) has recently witnessed a surge in the engagement of a youthful workforce. Analysis of age-specific data denotes that there...
The latest government data reveals a significant dip in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth during the first quarter of the Financial Year (FY) 2019-20. The economy expanded...
The history of Ashoka (c. 273–232 BCE) is reconstructed using a combination of epigraphic records and heterodox literary traditions, which bridge the gap between archaeological data and historical...
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), a peak Bronze Age civilization, flourished circa 2500 BCE to 1900 BCE in its mature phase. Spanning over 1.5 million square kilometers, its...
The Indus Valley Civilization did not emerge abruptly as a fully formed urban society, nor did it vanish suddenly. It underwent a long, continuous process of evolution, consolidation,...
Hill Area Development is a specialized sub-stratum of regional planning in India designed to address the socio-economic and ecological vulnerabilities of mountainous terrains. Characterized by high fragility, rugged...
The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It is a voluntary and...
