UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance, Health, Issues related to development Introduction India has significantly expanded medical infrastructure by increasing medical colleges, AIIMS institutions, and MBBS/PG seats. In March 2026, the government informed Parliament that 43 new medical colleges, 11,682 MBBS seats, and 8,967 postgraduate seats were approved for 2025-26. However, better healthcare outcomes… Continue reading Fixing Structural Deficits in India’s Health System
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Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline in a credit guarantee scheme
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Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
Source: The post “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” has been created, based on “Understanding inequality in India’s growth story” published in “The Hindu” on 7 May 2026. Understanding inequality in India’s growth story. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has experienced rapid economic growth in recent decades. However, the Household Consumer Expenditure Survey… Continue reading Understanding inequality in India’s growth story
India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s steel sector has emerged as a major driver of industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. India became the world’s second-largest steel producer in 2018 and continues to retain this position. Rising domestic demand, increasing exports, policy support, and expanding production capacity are strengthening… Continue reading India’s Steel Sector Advances Towards Self-Reliance
India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine exposed India’s deep vulnerability to global energy disruptions. Rising crude oil prices, sanctions, shipping risks, and supply-chain disruptions quickly affected inflation, growth, industrial costs, and fuel supplies in India. The crisis showed that energy security is no longer… Continue reading India’s Energy Security Amid Conflicts
Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
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Rising longevity: A threat to social security
Source: The post “Rising longevity: A threat to social security” has been created, based on “Rising longevity: A threat to social security” published in “BusinessLine” on 6 May 2026. Rising longevity: A threat to social security. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The global demographic structure is undergoing a rapid transition marked by declining fertility… Continue reading Rising longevity: A threat to social security
Need to Recalibrate CSR
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Introduction CSR was introduced to align corporate profits with social welfare through a mandatory 2% spending rule. Over time, its execution has changed. A large share of funds… Continue reading Need to Recalibrate CSR
An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Markets often assume that India is highly vulnerable to oil shocks and FPI volatility. However, many indicators show stronger resilience than perceived. India has diversified growth drivers, stable domestic participation, and low external imbalance. Despite global shocks, macro fundamentals remain stable. The issue lies more in misreading… Continue reading An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
Source: The post “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” has been created, based on “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” published in “Indian Express” on 5 May 2026. What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Forest Rights… Continue reading What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
