Source: The post “On minerals and mines, strike a new federal balance” has been created based on “On minerals and mines, strike a new federal balance” published in “Indian Express” on 19 August 2026. On minerals and mines, strike a new federal balance. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Economy Context: The mining sector is vital for India’s… Continue reading On minerals and mines, strike a new federal balance
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The road to E20 is not without bumps
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s shift to E20 petrol, containing up to 20% ethanol, aims to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange and cut carbon emissions. However, its rollout across the country has raised concerns over legacy vehicle compatibility, mileage, fuel-system damage, contamination risks and reduced consumer choice.… Continue reading The road to E20 is not without bumps
Match AI Models to Workloads, Not Leaderboards
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology Introduction AI adoption is moving beyond the race for the highest-ranked model. An AI model is a trained system used to process information and perform tasks. Enterprises now have deployment choices, and the right option depends on workload, data sensitivity, cost, governance, security and operational capacity. Open-weight… Continue reading Match AI Models to Workloads, Not Leaderboards
AI in Healthcare
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and technology Introduction Modern healthcare has vast medical knowledge, but shortages of clinicians, uneven specialist distribution and rising disease burdens limit its reach. Artificial Intelligence (AI) can extend medical expertise through faster analysis, better decision-making and automated tasks. Its growing use is shifting healthcare towards routine adoption across diagnosis,… Continue reading AI in Healthcare
A Timely Reset for the Food Security Act
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Food security Introduction India’s food-security debate is entering a new phase as the proposed 2026 National Food Security Act amendment seeks to change the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) entitlement from 35 kg per household to 7 kg per person, capped at 35 kg. While the proposal aims to reduce differences in… Continue reading A Timely Reset for the Food Security Act
How sustainable is India’s E20 push?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Indian economy and infrastructure Introduction India’s E20 push seeks to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange, support farmers and lower emissions through domestically produced ethanol. However, its sustainability depends on more than replacing petrol with ethanol. It must also address water stress, feedstock availability, vehicle compatibility, fuel efficiency and consumer… Continue reading How sustainable is India’s E20 push?
The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s electric mobility transition is gaining momentum, but genuine circularity requires more than expanding electric vehicle adoption and recycling. The circular economy follows a hierarchy: reduce resource use, reuse existing assets, and recycle materials only after useful life ends. India has strengthened vehicle recycling, yet reuse remains less… Continue reading The missing ‘reuse’ principle in India’s EV journey
India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India, the world’s second-largest LPG importer, is rapidly increasing its dependence on U.S. supplies as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz affect traditional Gulf sources. About 60% of India’s LPG requirement is imported, making supply security a major concern. The shift to U.S. cargoes has… Continue reading India’s LPG dependence on U.S.
FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward
Source: The post “FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward” has been created based on “FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward” published in “Business Line” on 12 August 2026. FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Economy Context: The Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] Deposit Scheme 2026… Continue reading FCNR(B) deposit scheme: Significance, challenges and Way Forward
UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transformed India’s shift from cash to digital payments, with zero Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) helping drive widespread merchant acceptance and financial inclusion. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 now creates legal space for charges on specified electronic payment modes,… Continue reading UPI and the Cost of Policy Reversal
