Source: The post “The precarity of living in urban slums” has been created based on “The precarity of living in urban slums” published in “Business Line” on 21 July 2026. The precarity of living in urban slums. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance Context: Urban India has witnessed significant expansion in schools, health centres,… Continue reading The precarity of living in urban slums
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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
