Balancing energy security, environmental concerns

Source: The post “Balancing energy security, environmental concerns” has been created based on “Balancing energy security, environmental concerns” published in “Business Line” on 20 July 2026. Balancing energy security, environmental concerns. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and Technology Context: Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (syngas) using controlled oxygen and steam at… Continue reading Balancing energy security, environmental concerns

Perils of Unchecked Cybercrime

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention. Introduction India’s digital transformation has strengthened governance, financial inclusion and public services through platforms like UPI and Aadhaar. However, the rapid rise of cybercrime… Continue reading Perils of Unchecked Cybercrime

India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace

Source: The post “​India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace” has been created based on “India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace” published in “Business Line” on 15 July 2026. India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: The India–UK Comprehensive… Continue reading India-UK CETA stands out for both its breadth and pace

India can become product nation of the world

Source: The post “India can become product nation of the world” has been created based on “India can become product nation of the world” published in “Business Line” on 6 July 2026. India can become product nation of the world. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3– Indian Economy Context: India must shift from being an assembly hub… Continue reading India can become product nation of the world

Land pooling for infrastructure and roads

Source: The post “Land pooling for infrastructure and roads” has been created based on “Land pooling for infrastructure and roads” published in “Business Line” on 1 July 2026. Land pooling for infrastructure and roads.   UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The government is planning to develop bypasses and ring roads around major cities to… Continue reading Land pooling for infrastructure and roads

Fixing Mis-selling of Market-linked Products

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The popularity of market-linked financial products has grown rapidly after the Covid-19 pandemic, but financial literacy has not kept pace. This has increased the risk of mis-selling by banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and their agents through unsuitable products, poor disclosures and aggressive cross-selling. To strengthen ethical… Continue reading Fixing Mis-selling of Market-linked Products

MSMEs: Time to Step Up

UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are a major pillar of India’s economy and play an important role in employment, manufacturing and exports. Despite their strong contribution, many enterprises remain small and struggle to grow into competitive medium-sized businesses. With 31.1% contribution to GDP, 35.4% to manufacturing… Continue reading MSMEs: Time to Step Up

Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion

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

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

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