UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction Household borrowing is becoming an important part of consumption through personal loans, cards, digital lending, gold loans and consumer finance. India’s household debt has risen, with borrowing shifting towards non-housing loans. The central issue is whether borrowing creates assets or finances present consumption against uncertain future income.… Continue reading Household Debt, Financing Today Against Tomorrow
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India can no longer overlook its pasture lands
Source: The post “India can no longer overlook its pasture lands” has been created based on “India can no longer overlook its pasture lands” published in “Business Line” on 1 October 2026. India can no longer overlook its pasture lands. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Environment Context: Rangelands and permanent pastures are important common resources that support livestock… Continue reading India can no longer overlook its pasture lands
India’s new CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms – Impact on carmakers, small cars and EVs
Source: The post “India’s new CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms – Impact on carmakers, small cars and EVs” has been created based on “India’s new CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms – Impact on carmakers, small cars and EVs” published in “Indian Express” on 1 October 2026. India’s new CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms – Impact on carmakers, small cars and EVs.… Continue reading India’s new CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms – Impact on carmakers, small cars and EVs
Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food security and Indian economy Introduction India meets a significant share of its edible-oil demand through imports, making domestic prices vulnerable to global price movements, currency changes and supply disruptions. With international vegetable-oil prices rising and festive-season demand expected to increase, the government reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on… Continue reading Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
What are the provisions of AFSPA?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security Introduction The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 for another six months from October 1, 2026, in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire State remains a “disturbed area”, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations in… Continue reading What are the provisions of AFSPA?
Why bond yields are staying high
Source: The post “Why bond yields are staying high” has been created based on “Why bond yields are staying high” published in “Business Line” on 30 September 2026. Why bond yields are staying high. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: High bond yields have become a global phenomenon. Even though inflation has declined, long-term government… Continue reading Why bond yields are staying high
Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion
Source: The post “Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion” has been created based on “Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion” published in “Business Line” on 30 September 2026. Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: In recent times, the Digital technologies, including AI, have significant potential to… Continue reading Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion
Revisiting the Farmer Question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s agriculture sector contributes only about 15–18% of GDP but employs around 46% of the workforce, making it central to rural livelihoods despite the economy’s shift towards industry and services. Agriculture has also recorded 3.6% average annual GDP growth from 2004–05 to 2023–24 and agricultural exports of… Continue reading Revisiting the Farmer Question
Tackling Food Loss and Waste — India’s Opportunity
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction Food loss and waste is a major global challenge affecting food security, climate, natural resources and economic efficiency. India produces enough food for its 1.4 billion people, yet significant losses occur across the value chain. Reducing these losses can create a triple… Continue reading Tackling Food Loss and Waste — India’s Opportunity
Tackling Rare Diseases in India
Source: The post “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” has been created based on “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29 September 2026. Tackling Rare Diseases in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: Rare diseases individually affect a small number of people, but collectively affect hundreds of millions worldwide. India has… Continue reading Tackling Rare Diseases in India
