UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
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Transferring equity to coastal communities
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environment And Gs Paper 2-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. Introduction India’s conservation framework has remained land-centric for decades, while the 7,516-km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) remain under-utilised despite legal provisions. The marine sector operates on an extraction-only model… Continue reading Transferring equity to coastal communities
Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction India’s fertilizer security is under strain due to heavy dependence on imports, especially from the Gulf for LNG, ammonia, sulphur, urea, and DAP. The system is further stressed by excessive reliance on urea for nitrogen use, rising demand, and limited domestic production growth. This has widened the supply… Continue reading Strategies to enhance fertilizer security
India Moving Up the Pharma Value Chain
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India has emerged as the “Pharmacy of the World” through affordable and quality generic medicines. However, biologics, biosimilars, and specialty drugs now account for over 40% of global pharmaceutical revenues. This shift is pushing India to move up the pharma value chain towards innovation and high-value therapeutics.… Continue reading India Moving Up the Pharma Value Chain
Freebies unplugged
Source: The post “Freebies unplugged” has been created, based on “Freebies unplugged” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 April 2026. Freebies unplugged. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Electoral freebies have become a recurring feature of India’s political landscape as political parties frequently announce welfare measures such as free electricity, bus rides, consumer goods, and unconditional… Continue reading Freebies unplugged
India’s next social protection is care, not cash
Source: The post “India’s next social protection is care, not cash” has been created, based on “India’s next social protection is care, not cash” published in “BusinessLine” on 6 April 2026. India’s next social protection is care, not cash. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: India’s social protection system has traditionally focused on cash transfers, pensions,… Continue reading India’s next social protection is care, not cash
Realising solar power’s potential for energy security
Source: The post “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” has been created, based on “Realising solar power’s potential for energy security” published in “BusinessLine” on 24 March 2026. Realising solar power’s potential for energy security. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels, which exposes the country to… Continue reading Realising solar power’s potential for energy security
India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count
Source: The post “India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count” has been created, based on “All you want to know about India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count” published in “BusinessLine” on 20 March 2026. India’s crude oil and gas reserves… Continue reading India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count
Futility of cabotage law
Source: The post “Futility of cabotage law” has been created, based on “Futility of cabotage law” published in “BusinessLine” on 19 March 2026. Futility of cabotage law. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Governance Context: Cabotage refers to the restriction of domestic coastal shipping to vessels registered in a particular country. In India, it is governed by… Continue reading Futility of cabotage law
Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP
Source: The post “Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP” has been created, based on “Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP” published in “BusinessLine” on 17 March 2026. Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- International relations Context: India is highly dependent on crude oil imports, especially from the Gulf region, making it… Continue reading Oil shock’s impact on India’s BoP
