UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Markets often assume that India is highly vulnerable to oil shocks and FPI volatility. However, many indicators show stronger resilience than perceived. India has diversified growth drivers, stable domestic participation, and low external imbalance. Despite global shocks, macro fundamentals remain stable. The issue lies more in misreading… Continue reading An Agenda for Risk Mitigation in Context of Vulnerability to FPI
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What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
Source: The post “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” has been created, based on “What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?” published in “Indian Express” on 5 May 2026. What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: The Forest Rights… Continue reading What does the latest ruling mean for Forest Rights Act?
Keeping India’s carbon money at home
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Environment Introduction The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which charges a carbon price on imports based on emissions, came into force on January 1, 2026. It aims to ensure fair competition between domestic and foreign producers. However, Indian exporters face full costs without similar support.… Continue reading Keeping India’s carbon money at home
India’s capital account obsession
Source: The post “India’s capital account obsession” has been created, based on “India’s capital account obsession” published in “BusinessLine” on 4 May 2026. India’s capital account obsession. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The current account reflects earnings from trade in goods and services, along with factor income and transfers. The capital account records capital… Continue reading India’s capital account obsession
Work in progress: On the Household Social Consumption (Health) Survey
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Introduction The 80th round of the National Statistical Office health survey presents a post-pandemic assessment of India’s health system. It reflects the phase where Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY has matured. The survey captures expansion in insurance, improved public healthcare… Continue reading Work in progress: On the Household Social Consumption (Health) Survey
New credit loss norm could hurt
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India is shifting banks from the Incurred Loss (IL) model to the Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework from April 1, 2027. This moves lending from a backward-looking approach to a forward-looking system. Banks must now anticipate future defaults and make provisions early. While… Continue reading New credit loss norm could hurt
India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Source: The post “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” has been created, based on “India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 1 May 2026. India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India concluded… Continue reading India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific
Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
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
Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Introduction Health insurance coverage has expanded significantly in India, as shown by the National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (2025), mainly due to government-financed schemes. However, this increase has not improved healthcare access or reduced financial burden. Hospitalisation… Continue reading Increasing Health Insurance Coverage, Growing Distress
Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
