Source: The post “Wage Trends: A Complex Picture” has been created, based on “Wage Trends: A Complex Picture” published in “Business Line” on 15 October 2025. Wage Trends: A Complex Picture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: Global wage growth continues to lag behind GDP growth, even though recent data indicates that… Continue reading Wage Trends: A Complex Picture
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Banks and ECL norms
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction RBI has proposed a shift to a forward-looking Expected Credit Loss (ECL) regime for banks and financial institutions from April 1, 2027. Draft Directions issued on October 7 align asset classification, provisioning, and income recognition with Ind AS 109. The move keeps the 90-day NPA trigger,… Continue reading Banks and ECL norms
A Green Advantage in Tractor Exports
Introduction Lowering GST on tractors to 5% cuts costs, speeds mechanisation, and strengthens the home base for exports. At the same time, rich-country emission rules are tightening fast. India now faces a clear choice: stay only low-cost, or move up to cleaner, higher-value tractors that meet global norms and win premium markets. A Green Advantage… Continue reading A Green Advantage in Tractor Exports
Estimating India’s potential growth rate
Source: The post “Estimating India’s potential growth rate” has been created, based on “Estimating India’s potential growth rate” published in “The Hindu” on 14 October 2025. Estimating India’s potential growth rate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: The potential growth… Continue reading Estimating India’s potential growth rate
All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate
Source: The post “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” has been created, based on “All ethical expectations cannot become Constitutional mandates” published in “The Hindu” on 14 October 2025. All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Indian Constitution- Significant Provisions Context: The 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025… Continue reading All ethical expectations cannot become a Constitutional mandate
Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 -Governance Introduction Right to Information transforms subjects into citizens by opening the state to scrutiny. In October, as the RTI Act turned 20, Beawar—“RTI City”—marked 30 years of grassroots struggle with a memorial, museum, and RTI Mela. Yet the Digital Personal Data Protection Act’s amendments, alongside institutional and judicial… Continue reading Emerging Challenges to RTI Act
A green transition accelerating at express speed
Introduction Indian Railways’ green transition is accelerating from pilots to platform-level change. The July 2025 hydrogen-coach trial, near-universal electrification, and rapid renewable integration signal a shift to cleaner traction, efficient assets, and freight rebalancing. Backed by sovereign green bonds, IRFC financing, and multilateral support, the programme targets net-zero by 2030. The agenda spans infrastructure, operations,… Continue reading A green transition accelerating at express speed
Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Ecology and Environment And Infrastructure Introduction Great Nicobar lies in a fragile island ecosystem that is a global biodiversity hotspot and carbon reservoir. A mainland-driven mega development plan— will affect about 13,000 hectares of forest.The project is also of critical importance for defence, logistics, commerce and industries, and… Continue reading Great Nicobar revives the issue of nature’s legal rights
Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Source: The post “Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India” has been created, based on “To mend a broken system” published in “Indian Express” on 13 October 2025. Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Trust is the bedrock of a functioning democracy. A society’s faith in… Continue reading Reforming Public Service Recruitment Exams in India
Radio reforms
Source: The post “Radio reforms” has been created, based on “Radio reforms” published in “Businessline” on 13 October 2025. Radio reforms. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: While India has rapidly digitised sectors such as payments, cinema, and governance, FM broadcasting continues to operate in an analogue format. The first proposal to digitise… Continue reading Radio reforms
