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
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The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the West Asia crisis have disrupted global energy supply chains. A partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has affected crude oil, gas and fertilizer flows. Prices have risen sharply. Even after a temporary ceasefire, supply chains may take time to stabilise.… Continue reading The Fallout of the West Asia Crisis on India’s Economy
Why do FPIs keep selling?
Source: The post “Why do FPIs keep selling?” has been created, based on “Why do FPIs keep selling?” published in “Business Standard” on 14th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn more than $45 billion since October 2024, and their ownership in Indian equities has fallen to a… Continue reading Why do FPIs keep selling?
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Source: The post “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” has been created, based on “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” published in “PIB” on 14th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading platform launched in April 2016 to integrate Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis into a unified… Continue reading National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Tapping fisheries in reservoirs has emerged as a key strategy in Budget 2026–27, which proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to increase fish farmers’ income. India is now the second-largest fish producer globally, with 197.75 lakh tonnes production, and 75% coming from inland fisheries,… Continue reading Tapping Fisheries in Reservoirs
To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Agriculture Introduction Global conflicts such as US–Iran–Israel tensions and the Russia–Ukraine war highlight growing uncertainty in global supply chains. India faces a major risk due to its ~70% dependence on fertiliser imports and rising global prices. Food security depends directly on fertiliser availability, and disruptions can affect agricultural output. Natural… Continue reading To ensure food security amid war clouds, government must reform fertiliser policy
Tourism Renaissance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Union Budget 2026–27 marks a shift from sporadic interventions to a structured, multi-dimensional tourism policy framework aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047. Tourism is now treated as a civilisational asset and growth engine, not a peripheral sector. It highlights tourism’s role in employment generation, foreign exchange earnings,… Continue reading Tourism Renaissance
Bolstering Deterrence through Submarine Dominance
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security challenges and their management in border areas . Introduction The mention of ‘Aridhaman’ by Rajnath Singh triggered speculation about the commissioning of India’s third SSBN. This follows INS Arihant (2016) and INS Arighat (2024). The development reflects India’s steady effort to strengthen sea-based nuclear capability, which is central to… Continue reading Bolstering Deterrence through Submarine Dominance
Why India wants fast breeder reactors
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction The achievement of criticality in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) marks an important step in India’s nuclear programme. However, criticality is only the beginning of operations. India wants fast breeder reactors because they improve fuel use, generate more fuel than they consume, and support the long-term goal… Continue reading Why India wants fast breeder reactors
The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Sports in India is growing beyond cricket, with athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Lakshya Sen expanding its reach. However, the sports ecosystem is not only about players and viewership. Sports goods manufacturing is a key but ignored pillar. Despite strong cultural engagement, India contributes only 0.5% to… Continue reading The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing
