Source: The post “How exports are concentrated in few States” has been created, based on “How exports are concentrated in few States” published in “The Hindu” on 24 December 2025. How exports are concentrated in few States. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s aggregate export figures appear robust despite a weakening rupee and… Continue reading How exports are concentrated in few States
Tag: Indian Economy
The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 reforms rural employment by expanding statutory guarantees while correcting long-standing planning and delivery gaps. It treats livelihood support and infrastructure-led rural productivity as linked goals. The focus is to make employment timely, accountable, and more reliable through stronger enforceability and… Continue reading The VB-G RAM G Act 2025 fixes structural gaps
Death knell for the rural job guarantee
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Indian economy. Introduction Death knell for the rural job guarantee captures the shift from a rights-based rural employment system to a discretionary framework. The replacement of MGNREGA by the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 changes rural employment from an enforceable right linked to dignity and survival into an administratively… Continue reading Death knell for the rural job guarantee
Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction The Right to Disconnect Bill responds to the growing problem of constant work-related digital connectivity. It is introduced as a private member’s Bill, which is rarely enacted. The Bill comes at a time when India has consolidated labour law through four… Continue reading Right to Disconnect: Drawing the line after work
Aviation Sector Restructuring
Source: The post “Aviation Sector Restructuring’’ has been created, based on “We saw Indigo meltdown. Now lets see Aviation Sector Restructuring” published in “Indian Express” on 22 December 2025. Aviation Sector Restructuring. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The recent operational meltdown of IndiGo Airlines highlights deep-rooted structural and regulatory weaknesses in India’s rapidly expanding… Continue reading Aviation Sector Restructuring
A bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA
Source: The post “A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA” has been created, based on “A Bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA” published in “Indian Express” on 17 December 2025. A bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy… Continue reading A bill that takes us back to the days before MGNREGA
50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India
Source: The post “50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India” has been created, based on “50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India” published in “Business Standard” on 16 December 2025. 50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India.… Continue reading 50 years of RRBs: A story of reform and transformation in rural India
From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
UPSC Syllabus- GS 3-Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Introduction– India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has been shaped by its regulatory state—from the restrictive Licence Raj to the partial liberalisation of 1991. However, deregulation remains incomplete. The proposed Jan Vishwas Siddhant promises a shift from permission-based control to trust-based governance, with the potential to boost entrepreneurship,… Continue reading From Licence Raj to Jan Vishwas: Freeing India’s Entrepreneurs
Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?
Source: The post “Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?” has been created, based on “Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?” published in “Times of India” on 12 December 2025. Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The Indian rupee has recently slipped below… Continue reading Is the falling rupee a cause for alarm?
What Indians Eat, and How Being Unhealthy Is Easier and Cheaper
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian economy- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction India has moved from famine to food surplus, yet nutrition security remains weak. People spend more on diverse foods, but diets still depend on low-quality carbohydrates. Processed food intake is rising fast because it is cheap, convenient, and widely… Continue reading What Indians Eat, and How Being Unhealthy Is Easier and Cheaper
