Source: The post “India’s capital account obsession” has been created, based on “India’s capital account obsession” published in “BusinessLine” on 4 May 2026. India’s capital account obsession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The current account reflects earnings from trade in goods and services, along with factor income and transfers. The capital account records capital… Continue reading India’s capital account obsession
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Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – International Relation Introduction The United Arab Emirates suddenly announced its exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+ with only three days’ notice, just before a key meeting. This decision came despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade. It reflects deeper tensions within OPEC, a push… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’
Work in progress: On the Household Social Consumption (Health) Survey
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction The 80th round of the National Statistical Office health survey presents a post-pandemic assessment of India’s health system. It reflects the phase where Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has matured. The survey captures expansion in insurance, improved public healthcare… Continue reading Work in progress: On the Household Social Consumption (Health) Survey
MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Source: The post “MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026” has been created, based on “MHA updates citizenship rules, tightens norms on dual passports for minors” published in “Indian Express” on 2 May 2026. MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified the Citizenship (Amendment)… Continue reading MHA Notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy
Source: The post “Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy” has been created, based on “Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy” published in “Indian Express” on 2 May 2026. Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Heatwaves are slow-onset disasters that develop over days or… Continue reading Heatwave crisis needs a vision, not just policy
New credit loss norm could hurt
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is shifting banks from the Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 1, 2027. This moves lending from a backward-looking approach to a forward-looking system. Banks must now anticipate future defaults and make provisions early. While… Continue reading New credit loss norm could hurt
On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction May Day 2026 reflects not a celebration but a diagnosis of Indian labour conditions. A large protest by garment workers in Noida over wages and a fatal boiler accident in a thermal plant… Continue reading On May Day, a workforce in India without a floor
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
A New Era of Online Gaming Governance
Source: The post “A New Era of Online Gaming Governance” has been created, based on “A New Era of Online Gaming Governance” published in “PIB” on 1 May 2026. A New Era of Online Gaming Governance. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 operationalise the Promotion and… Continue reading A New Era of Online Gaming Governance
Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
