UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Even with 7.4% growth, contained inflation, Current Account Deficit (CAD) at ~0.8% of GDP, and $701.4 billion reserves, the rupee fell over 5% last year and equity markets turned volatile. This reflects a disconnect between strong macro fundamentals and external outcomes. When oil prices rise, import bills… Continue reading What happens when CAD rises
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Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
Source: The post “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” has been created, based on “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” published in “Indian Express” on 3 April 2026. Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India’s industrial policy has increasingly relied on the Production Linked Incentive Scheme to… Continue reading Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
Source: The post “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” has been created, based on “Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future” published in “The Hindu” on 3 April 2026. Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is implementing one of the world’s… Continue reading Building the information backbone for India’s drinking water future
Orderly Exit: On India and Energy Transition Issues
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction Global energy shocks have been recurring, from the 1973 Yom Kippur War to the 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, the present crisis involving U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran is different as it disrupts both oil and gas flows. This disruption comes at a time when the global energy… Continue reading Orderly Exit: On India and Energy Transition Issues
The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Introduction The Supreme Court of India reacted strongly to a Class 8 NCERT textbook that referred to issues like corruption in the judiciary. It initiated suo motu action, banned the book, and formed a committee. The… Continue reading The Textbook Controversy and Core Issue
Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism
Source: The post “Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism” has been created, based on “Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism” published in “The Hindu” on 2 April 2026. Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The recent declaration… Continue reading Corridor of opportunity: On the end of Left Wing Extremism
A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role
Source: The post “A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role” has been created, based on “A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role” published in “The Hindu” on 2 April 2026. A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International Relations Context: The ongoing military confrontation involving the United States,… Continue reading A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role
The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2-International relations Introduction West Asia is caught in a major conflict led by Benjamin Netanyahu and supported by Donald Trump. The war began on February 28, 2026 with U.S.–Israel joint strikes on Iran under Operation Epic Fury. The June 2025 12-day war acted as a precursor. The conflict has caused several… Continue reading The West Asia cauldron of conflict and its fallout
Counting people is not counting disaster risk
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Disaster and disaster management. Introduction Counting total population instead of people exposed to hazards creates a distorted picture of disaster risk. A State may face intense cyclones or floods but still receive less funding if its population is smaller. This weakens disaster preparedness. A proper system must measure where people… Continue reading Counting people is not counting disaster risk
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026
Source: The post “FCRA Amendment Bill 2026” has been created, based on “FCRA Amendment Bill 2026” published in “Indian Express” on 1 April 2026. FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) regulates the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions and hospitality by associations and NGOs to… Continue reading FCRA Amendment Bill 2026
