Source: The post “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure” has been created based on “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure”, published in “Business Line” on 03rd June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India is a structurally Current Account Deficit (CAD) economy, with a large merchandise trade deficit. Remittances have played a vital role in… Continue reading Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
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The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains
Source: The post “The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains” has been created based on “The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains”, published in “Business Line” on 03rd June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: India has entered a decisive phase of electric mobility growth, with around 2.5 million EVs sold in… Continue reading The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains
Poverty, a persistent concern
Source: The post “Poverty, a persistent concern” has been created based on “Poverty, a persistent concern”, published in “Business Line” on 01st June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3– Indian Economy Context: Poverty continues to be a major developmental challenge in India despite improvements in welfare schemes and social protection systems. Based on recent consumption… Continue reading Poverty, a persistent concern
Telecom Insolvency
Source: The post “Telecom Insolvency” has been created, based on “Telecom Insolvency” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 May 2026. Telecom Insolvency. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: The recent Supreme Court ruling on telecom spectrum has reignited the debate over the relationship between the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and sovereign control over public resources.… Continue reading Telecom Insolvency
Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
Source: The post “Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana” has been created, based on “PMJJBY: The silent social security revolution” published in “BusinessLine” on 12 May 2026. Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Indian Economy Context: Banking and insurance are important pillars of economic stability and… Continue reading Transforming Financial security through Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
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
India’s capital account obsession
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
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
