UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economics Introduction India needs a National Insolvency Tribunal because the success of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code depends not only on good law but also on the forum that applies it. The Code changed creditor rights, lending behaviour, and expectations of time-bound resolution. However, delays in adjudication show a… Continue reading India needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
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Lifting the Police’s Image in India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Governance- Important aspects of governance. Introduction The recent Director General of Police (DGP) conference in Raipur, also attended by the Prime Minister, revealed a hard truth: Indian policing is still feared more than respected. Lifting this image needs more than new schemes. It requires better training and working conditions… Continue reading Lifting the Police’s Image in India
Inflation Targeting and Beyond
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Inflation Introduction India uses inflation targeting to guide monetary policy, but recent experience shows sharp price swings and mixed results. Food inflation has shifted strongly, while repo rate changes often looked weak. As the current flexible inflation targeting framework ends in March 2026, India must reassess what has worked,… Continue reading Inflation Targeting and Beyond
A Bank for G20
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy Introduction South Africa’s G20 presidency comes at a time of conflicts, climate stress, and a wider development crisis. The pandemic has reversed earlier gains against poverty and hunger and pushed 93 million more people into poverty. With earlier presidencies of Brazil and India refocusing the G20 on SDGs,… Continue reading A Bank for G20
Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
Introduction India is poised to become the world’s third-largest aviation market, marking a transformative phase in its civil aviation sector. This growth is not merely in numbers but is underpinned by strategic reforms, infrastructure expansion, and a vision to integrate over a billion people with global connectivity. Aviation acts as a key driver of economic… Continue reading Indian Aviation Can Soar to Greater Heights
Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Introduction The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) of the Government of India recently announced revised/consolidated guidelines for the selection of Whole-Time Directors of the Public Sector Banks (PSBs), reigniting the ‘public vs. private’ debate. Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers. Features of the Revised Guidelines The revised Guidelines, inter alia, seeks to… Continue reading Unlocking PSB Top Posts for Private Sector Bankers
Merging PSU Banks
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy Introduction India’s PSB policy currently prioritises organic growth, governance, and technology with no immediate mergers. Earlier consolidation reduced PSBs from 27 to 12, aligning with Narasimham Committee-II (1998), which envisaged fewer, larger, stronger banks under a three-tier structure. The next phase should build capacity for well-structured, large-ticket… Continue reading Merging PSU Banks
Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Source: The post “Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India” has been created, based on “Forging India’s metals security” published in “Business Line” on 25 October 2025. Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilisation of Resources, Growth, Development… Continue reading Status of metals and the metallurgy sector in India
Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector
Source: The post “Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector” has been created, based on “Exposure of Indian pharma to US tariffs ” published in “Business Line” on 23 October 2025. Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper -2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and… Continue reading Impact of the U.S. Tariffs on India’s Pharmaceutical Sector
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
