Source: The post “Promise of gender equality must be upheld” has been created based on “Promise of gender equality must be upheld” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2026. Promise of gender equality must be upheld. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India’s Independence was founded on the principle of equality for all citizens,… Continue reading Promise of gender equality must be upheld
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The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s electric mobility transition is gaining momentum, but genuine circularity requires more than expanding electric vehicle adoption and recycling. The circular economy follows a hierarchy: reduce resource use, reuse existing assets, and recycle materials only after useful life ends. India has strengthened vehicle recycling, yet reuse remains less… Continue reading The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India, the world’s second-largest LPG importer, is rapidly increasing its dependence on U.S. supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect traditional Gulf sources. About 60% of India’s LPG requirement is imported, making supply security a major concern. The shift to U.S. cargoes has… Continue reading India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward
Source: The post “FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward” has been created based on “FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward” published in “Business Line” on 12 August 2026. FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] Deposit Scheme 2026… Continue reading FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward
Demographic shift will fuel consumer and energy demand
Source: The post “Demographic shift will fuel consumer and energy demand” has been created based on “Demographic shift will fuel consumer and energy demand” published in “Business Line” on 12 August 2026. Demographic shift will fuel consumer and energy demand. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Context: India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, with the… Continue reading Demographic shift will fuel consumer and energy demand
UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transformed India’s shift from cash to digital payments, with zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) helping drive widespread merchant acceptance and financial inclusion. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 now creates legal space for charges on specified electronic payment modes,… Continue reading UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
Do not write the obituary of international law yet
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction International law is facing a serious credibility crisis as wars, civilian suffering and weak international institutions expose the gap between legal rules and their enforcement. Yet, states continue to invoke international law, use it to settle disputes and rely on it for cooperation. The central issue, therefore,… Continue reading Do not write the obituary of international law yet
India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
Source: The post “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” has been created based on “India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2026. India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: India has around 63 million MSMEs, employing more than 320 million people and contributing about 31%… Continue reading India’s MSME opportunity lies in clusters
Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Source: The post “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” has been created based on “Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2026. Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The Indian handloom sector has deep economic,… Continue reading Handloom Sector – A key part of India’s economy
Delimitation Debate in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Delimitation has become a major constitutional and federal debate ahead of the 2027 Census. The proposed exercise could change Lok Sabha seat distribution, constituency boundaries and women’s reservation. While population-based representation supports equal value of votes, it may reduce the relative political weight of States… Continue reading Delimitation Debate in India
