Source: The post “Merits of user tax on infra services” has been created, based on “Merits of user tax on infra services” published in “BusinessLine” on 24th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Raising government revenue is challenging because direct taxes are politically sensitive, and GST rates have recently been lowered. A user-based… Continue reading Merits of user tax on infra services
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One District One Product (ODOP)
Source: The post “One District One Product (ODOP)” has been created, based on “One District One Product (ODOP)” published in “PIB” on 24th January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: One District One Product (ODOP) initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2018. It identifies one unique product from each district and provides it… Continue reading One District One Product (ODOP)
Reforms needed to make agriculture more viable
Source: The post “Reforms needed to make agriculture more viable” has been created, based on “Reforms needed to make agriculture more viable” published in “Business Line” on 23rd January 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Agriculture continues to remain a vital sector of the Indian economy despite its declining share in Gross Value Added.… Continue reading Reforms needed to make agriculture more viable
What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy. Introduction Tamil Nadu has replaced its 23-year-old pension system with a new hybrid pension model called the Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme (TAPS). The scheme was introduced to balance employee demands for assured pension and the State’s concern over rising pension liabilities. TAPS combines features of the… Continue reading What is T.N.’s new hybrid pension model?
Textiles sector driving growth, jobs
Source: The post “Textiles sector driving growth, jobs” has been created, based on “Textiles sector driving growth, jobs” published in “Business Line” on 20 January 2026. Textiles sector driving growth, jobs. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s textile sector has evolved from a legacy industry into a powerful engine of growth, employment, and inclusive… Continue reading Textiles sector driving growth, jobs
Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Source: The post “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?’’ has been created, based on “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17 January 2026. Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling? UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
A Decade of Startup India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Source: The post “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?’’ has been created, based on “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 January 2026. Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has used dollar/rupee buy–sell… Continue reading Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
Source: The post “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain’’ has been created, based on “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 10 January 2026. Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
