UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Union Government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 due to supply disruptions caused by the US–Israel–Iran war in West Asia. The conflict has affected the global energy supply chain and LPG shipments from the Persian Gulf to India. Since LPG is used… Continue reading What is the Essential Commodities Act, why has it been invoked for LPG supply?
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A Revision of GDP and Its Implications
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the final value of goods and services produced in an economy during a year. It is the most widely used indicator of a country’s economic size. GDP estimates are prepared using data on output and prices following the UN System of… Continue reading A Revision of GDP and Its Implications
Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
Source: The post “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” has been created, based on “Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles” published in “Indian Express” on 12 March 2026. Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Science and technology Context: Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally… Continue reading Withdrawing life-supporting care: The procedure and the hurdles
AI and the National Security Calculus
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introductions Recent tensions around Artificial Intelligence show how AI is becoming part of global security competition. An American AI lab, Anthropic, has accused three Chinese AI labs—DeepSeek, MoonshotAI, and MiniMax—of distilling frontier models. At the same time, AI… Continue reading AI and the National Security Calculus
Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Source: The post “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” has been created, based on “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” published in “BusinessLine” on 11 March 2026. Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Recent debates suggest that India’s poverty rate could be around 5% or 24%,… Continue reading Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Export policy must move away from subsidies
Source: The post “Export policy must move away from subsidies” has been created, based on “Export policy must move away from subsidies” published in “Business Line” on 10 March 2026. Export policy must move away from subsidies. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Economy Context: For decades, India’s export policy relied heavily on financial incentives such as… Continue reading Export policy must move away from subsidies
India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps
Source: The post “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” has been created, based on “India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps” published in “Mongabay” on 9 March 2026. India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: India notified the Solid Waste Management Rules,… Continue reading India’s new waste management rules face old implementation gaps
The chokepoint that cannot be routed around
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz reveals a deeper weakness in global trade systems. Earlier disruptions exposed supply chain fragility and encouraged redundancy in suppliers and logistics. However, the current situation shows that some constraints arise from geography and institutions rather than logistics. Strategic… Continue reading The chokepoint that cannot be routed around
Key Interventions for Women’s Economic Advancement
Source: The post “Key Interventions for Women’s Economic Advancement” has been created, based on “Key Interventions for Women’s Economic Advancement” published in “PIB” on 7 March 2026. Key Interventions for Women’s Economic Advancement. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Women’s economic empowerment is essential for inclusive growth, poverty reduction and social development. Over the past… Continue reading Key Interventions for Women’s Economic Advancement
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
Source: The post “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure” has been created, based on “India’s Digital Public Infrastructure” published in “PIB” on 7 March 2026. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Science and Technology Context: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to foundational digital systems that enable secure and seamless interaction between citizens, businesses and governments.… Continue reading India’s Digital Public Infrastructure
