UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Retail sugar prices have risen sharply from around ₹45–₹48 to ₹58–₹70 per kg, raising concerns before the festive season. The increase reflects lower domestic production, weather damage, seasonal demand, ethanol diversion, global supply pressure and speculative hoarding, rather than one single cause. The key issue is to… Continue reading The Real Causes of Sugar Price Spike
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India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
Source: The post “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” has been created based on “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” published in “Business Line” on 27 July 2026. India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy Context: India has developed two genome-edited rice varieties, DRR… Continue reading India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
UPI — an eventful journey
Source: The post “UPI — an eventful journey” has been created based on “UPI — an eventful journey” published in “DD News” on 26 August 2026. UPI — an eventful journey. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in 2016 with the objective of making money transfer as easy as… Continue reading UPI — an eventful journey
How the SC Ruling Redefined ‘Industry’
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Industry Introduction The Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench revisited the meaning of “industry” under Indian labour law. The issue centred on the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply precedent and its triple test. Pending disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 will continue under this test. However, the Industrial… Continue reading How the SC Ruling Redefined ‘Industry’
Urbanisation in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities
Source: The post “Urbanisation in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities” has been created based on “Urbanisation in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities” published in “Indian Express” on 25 August 2026. Urbanisation in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy Context: Delhi’s Master Plan for 2047… Continue reading Urbanisation in India: Towards Inclusive, Sustainable and Resilient Cities
Floating Solar: India’s Next Renewable Energy Success Story?
Source: The post “Floating Solar: India’s Next Renewable Energy Success Story?” has been created based on “Floating Solar: India’s Next Renewable Energy Success Story?” published in “Indian Express” on 6 July 2026. Floating Solar: India’s Next Renewable Energy Success Story? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: India’s rapid growth in solar capacity is facing land constraints due… Continue reading Floating Solar: India’s Next Renewable Energy Success Story?
What is regenerative agriculture and why does India need it?
Source: The post “What is regenerative agriculture and why does India need it?” has been created based on “What is regenerative agriculture and why does India need it?” published in “Indian Express” on 6 July 2026. What is regenerative agriculture and why does India need it? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: Regenerative agriculture is a holistic… Continue reading What is regenerative agriculture and why does India need it?
The Vanashakti Verdict – Significance and Way Forward
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Supreme Court’s 29 July 2026 judgment in Vanashakti v. Union of India clarifies the legal position on projects that commenced without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance (EC). The key issue was whether such projects could be allowed to continue through post-facto approval. While reaffirming that… Continue reading The Vanashakti Verdict – Significance and Way Forward
Centre’s Fiscal Outlook Faces Geopolitical, Revenue Risks
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Centre’s fiscal outlook for 2026–27 is under pressure from recent tax changes and the West Asian crisis. Slower tax growth, reduced fuel excise duties and higher subsidies could affect fiscal performance. However, strong non-tax receipts, including Reserve Bank of India dividends, along with new revenue measures… Continue reading Centre’s Fiscal Outlook Faces Geopolitical, Revenue Risks
India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
Source: The post “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” has been created based on “India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields” published in “Business Line” on 21 August 2026. India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy Context: India is preparing to commercially introduce Pusa Rice… Continue reading India’s gene-edited rice is ready for the fields
