The document discusses the depreciation of the Indian rupee over time. It provides historical context starting from 1947 when the rupee was pegged 1:1 with the US dollar. Since then, various economic and political factors like wars, balance of payments crises, and changing monetary policies have led to periodic devaluations of the rupee. Recently, rising crude oil prices, inflation, and higher trade deficits have contributed to the rupee falling to its lowest level against the dollar in 2018. The document outlines some advantages and disadvantages of a weaker rupee as well as measures the government and RBI can take to manage its depreciation.