UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction Government bond yields are rising across major economies, increasing borrowing costs for governments, households and businesses. Rising oil prices, inflation concerns, growing public debt and increased borrowing for Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments are contributing to this trend. However, China is experiencing falling bond yields. This contrast… Continue reading Why Bond Yields Are Rising in All Major Countries — Except China
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Balancing foreign investment with tax sovereignty
Source: The post “Balancing foreign investment with tax sovereignty” has been created based on “Balancing foreign investment with tax sovereignty” published in “Indian Express” on 17 October 2026. Balancing foreign investment with tax sovereignty. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3– Indian Economy Context: Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) are agreements between two countries that provide protection to foreign… Continue reading Balancing foreign investment with tax sovereignty
Kigali Amendment: India’s Cooling Transition and Climate Commitments
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Ecology, and Environment Introduction The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marks its 10th anniversary on 15 October 2026. Adopted in 2016, it aims to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), powerful greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air-conditioning. Although HFCs do not deplete the ozone layer, they contribute significantly to global… Continue reading Kigali Amendment: India’s Cooling Transition and Climate Commitments
‘Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow’ for Food Security
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food Security Introduction World Food Day, observed on 16 October, carries the 2026 theme “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow.” It draws attention to a food crisis in which an estimated 645 million people faced hunger in 2025, while one-third of the world’s population could not afford healthy diets. India has moved… Continue reading ‘Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow’ for Food Security
A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for
Source: The post “A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for” has been created based on “A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for” published in “Indian Express” on 16 October 2026. A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for. UPSC Syllabus: GS… Continue reading A reality check on AI boom: Eight risks to look out for
Warming Himalayas Demand a Rethink on Development
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure and Disaster management Introduction The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) is facing increasingly frequent and severe climate-induced disasters as temperatures rise, glaciers retreat and mountain slopes become unstable. Warming in Asia’s high mountains is occurring at 0.3°C per decade, nearly twice the global average. These changes threaten lives, infrastructure, water… Continue reading Warming Himalayas Demand a Rethink on Development
Unregulated use of GM: A cautionary tale
Source: The post “Unregulated use of GM: A cautionary tale” has been created based on “Unregulated use of GM: A cautionary tale” published in “Indian Express” on 13 October 2026. Unregulated use of GM: A cautionary tale. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Science & Technology Context: A seed industry-commissioned study reveals that over a quarter of… Continue reading Unregulated use of GM: A cautionary tale
The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers’ incomes
Source: The post “The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers’ incomes” has been created based on “The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers’ incomes” published in “Indian Express” on 12 October 2026. The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers’ incomes. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: Indian… Continue reading The next farm revolution must aim at significantly raising farmers’ incomes
Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation?
Source: The post “Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation?” has been created based on “Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation?” published in “Business Line” on 12 October 2026. Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: Cost-push inflation occurs when the prices of goods and services rise due to an increase in… Continue reading Can rate hikes control cost-push inflation?
What Laws Protect Indian Seafarers Working in Conflict Zones?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have made shipping more dangerous, exposing merchant crews to attacks, injury and death. The risks are especially important for India, a major supplier of seafarers who work aboard foreign-flagged vessels. Their protection raises questions about the reach of Indian… Continue reading What Laws Protect Indian Seafarers Working in Conflict Zones?
