Source: The post “Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion” has been created based on “Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion”, published in “Business Line” on 25 June 2026. Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economics Context: Digital agriculture refers to the use of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensors,… Continue reading Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion
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The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Industrial Policy Introduction Industrial policy has re-emerged as a key tool of economic strategy amid geo-economic competition, technological change, and growing state support for strategic sectors. At the same time, discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) have intensified over subsidies and other industrial policy measures. This has created… Continue reading The Need to Secure Industrial Policy Space
Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The U.S. decision to initiate a Section 301 investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property (IP) framework has revived debate on the role of IP in international trade. Vietnam’s designation as a “Priority Foreign Country” and India’s continued presence on the USTR Priority Watch List have raised questions about… Continue reading Needed, a More Equitable Intellectual Property Order
Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Federalism Introduction Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission, whose role has traditionally been interpreted in equalisation terms. Fiscal transfers were largely designed to reduce differences in fiscal capacity and support balanced regional development across States. The Sixteenth Finance Commission marks an important shift by introducing contribution to national GDP… Continue reading Normative Shift in Fiscal Federalism
Reforming gold trade
Source: The post “Reforming gold trade” has been created based on “Reforming gold trade”, published in “Indian Express” on 22 June 2026. Reforming gold trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 -Economy Context: Gold imports exert pressure on India’s current account deficit and the rupee. In response to concerns over rising gold imports, several Asset Management Companies… Continue reading Reforming gold trade
Regulating Tech Platforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure And Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction India’s digital economy has moved beyond traditional banking channels, with financial activities increasingly taking place through large digital platforms and embedded payment ecosystems. These platforms now influence customer engagement, transaction flows, merchant access, and financial product discovery at a massive… Continue reading Regulating Tech Platforms
Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance Introduction The Government of India temporarily restricted Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, citing concerns over paper leak claims, examination-related fraud, and misleading content circulating on the platform. The move included limiting access to Telegram and disabling its message-editing feature for a specified period. The decision triggered a… Continue reading Restricting Telegram in India – A Wrong Message
Atmanirbhar AI
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure and Science and Technology Introduction Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a major source of economic power, technological leadership, and national security. Recent restrictions on access to advanced AI technologies have highlighted the risks of dependence on foreign platforms. For India, Atmanirbhar AI requires building Sovereign AI capabilities across the… Continue reading Atmanirbhar AI
Ship Recycling Credit Note Scheme
Source: The post “Ship Recycling in India and the New Green Recycling” has been created based on “Credit note buoys up ship recyclers”, published in “Business Line” on 17 June 2026. Ship Recycling Credit Note Scheme. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 -Governance Context: India has operationalised its new Ship Recycling Credit Note Scheme by issuing the… Continue reading Ship Recycling Credit Note Scheme
Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent RBI surplus transfers have reached unprecedented levels, making them an important issue for both fiscal and monetary policy. Under the RBI Act, the central bank transfers its surplus income to the Central Government after maintaining necessary provisions and risk buffers. While these transfers strengthen government finances… Continue reading Monetary Implications of RBI’s Surplus Transfer
