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
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Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
Source: The post “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” has been created, based on “Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat” published in “The Hindu” on 6 May 2026. Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Industrial sector accounts… Continue reading Industrial heat pumps and the case for cleaning industrial heat
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?
Jobs to GDP to debt: The state of poll state economies
Source: The post “Jobs to GDP to debt: The state of poll state economies” has been created, based on “Jobs to GDP to debt: The state of poll state economies” published in “Indian Express” on 5 May 2026. Jobs to GDP to debt: The state of poll state economies. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context:… Continue reading Jobs to GDP to debt: The state of poll state economies
Medical and Wellness Tourism in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction Rising global healthcare costs, long waiting periods, and lifestyle diseases are pushing patients to seek treatment abroad. This has expanded Medical Value Travel into a fast-growing global industry. India is emerging as a key destination by combining… Continue reading Medical and Wellness Tourism in India
Keeping India’s carbon money at home
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Environment Introduction The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which charges a carbon price on imports based on emissions, came into force on January 1, 2026. It aims to ensure fair competition between domestic and foreign producers. However, Indian exporters face full costs without similar support.… Continue reading Keeping India’s carbon money at home
AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power
Source: The post “AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power” has been created, based on “AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power” published in “The Hindu” on 4 May 2026. AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economies, societies, and… Continue reading AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power
