Source: The post “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions has been created, based on “The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions” published in “The Hindu” on 16 October 2025. The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy Context: India’s aspiration to become a global… Continue reading The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions
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The Future of the IMEC
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction India seeks to diversify economic links amid friction with the U.S. Alongside bilateral pacts with the U.K. and talks with the EU, India is backing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). The plan connects India, West Asia, and Europe through upgraded sea lanes, high-speed rail… Continue reading The Future of the IMEC
Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International relation Introduction The U.S. and China are shaping rival geo-economic systems. Trade, finance, and strategy are being rewired. This disruption threatens open flows but creates a window to build a fairer order. Choices by India and the Global South will decide whether the future is more equitable… Continue reading Navigating the Global Economic Transformation
Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
Source: The post “Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership” has been created, based on “Powering up the Australia-India clean energy partnership” published in “The Hindu” on 15 October 2025. Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – International Relations Context: India and Australia are both pursuing ambitious clean energy targets to address climate change and… Continue reading Australia-India Clean Energy Partnership
Wage Trends: A Complex Picture
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
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
