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
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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
Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
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 3 June 2026. Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India is a structurally Current Account Deficit (CAD) economy, with a large merchandise trade deficit. Remittances… Continue reading Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
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 3 June 2026. The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: India has entered a decisive phase of electric mobility… 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 1 June 2026. Poverty, a persistent concern. 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.… 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
