UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Climate change is no longer limited to environmental concerns. It has become a broad public health crisis, affecting diseases, nutrition, and human survival. It intensifies existing illnesses and creates new risks. In India, its impact is already visible through changing… Continue reading Climate Change as a Public Health Emergency
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Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states
Source: The post “Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states” has been created, based on “Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states” published in “Indian Express” on 7 April 2026. Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: The… Continue reading Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states
Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector
Source: The post “Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector” has been created, based on “Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector” published in “PIB” on 7 April 2026. Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, contributing nearly 8% of global fish production. The fisheries sector contributes about 7.43% to… Continue reading Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector
Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Environmental pollution and degradation Introduction: India’s Plastic Waste Management framework has evolved since 2016 to reduce plastic pollution. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime set strict collection targets up to 100% by 2024–25. However, the 2026 amendments introduce flexibility in compliance, such as carry-forward provisions and tradable certificates. This shift… Continue reading Elastic rules: On the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India plans a major expansion of nuclear power from 8,180 MW to 100 GW by 2047. This shift is linked to Viksit Bharat 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. The SHANTI Act, 2025 replaces earlier laws and opens the sector to private participation. Nuclear energy is now seen… Continue reading Transforming India’s Nuclear Power Landscape
Time to Push for Rupee Internationalisation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The rupee nearing the 95 per dollar mark shows rising external pressure and highlights the need to increase global demand for the currency. At the same time, the use of rupee in foreign trade settlement has started in a limited way over the last four years. Global… Continue reading Time to Push for Rupee Internationalisation
Fresh IBC Amendments: How Govt Looks to Plug Gaps in Insolvency Code
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 aims to fix delays and gaps in the insolvency system. The IBC, enacted in 2016, created a time-bound process to resolve stressed companies. Over time, delays, backlog and low recovery reduced its effectiveness. The amendments focus on… Continue reading Fresh IBC Amendments: How Govt Looks to Plug Gaps in Insolvency Code
Allied healthcare needs attention
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Allied healthcare needs attention. Introduction Healthcare is not limited to doctors and hospitals. It depends on Allied and Healthcare Professionals (AHPs) like lab technologists, physiotherapists and technicians who deliver actual care. They form nearly 60%… Continue reading Allied healthcare needs attention
What happens when CAD rises
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Even with 7.4% growth, contained inflation, Current Account Deficit (CAD) at ~0.8% of GDP, and $701.4 billion reserves, the rupee fell over 5% last year and equity markets turned volatile. This reflects a disconnect between strong macro fundamentals and external outcomes. When oil prices rise, import bills… Continue reading What happens when CAD rises
Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
Source: The post “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” has been created, based on “Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy” published in “Indian Express” on 3 April 2026. Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India’s industrial policy has increasingly relied on the Production Linked Incentive Scheme to… Continue reading Some smart (phone) lessons for industrial policy
