Source: The post “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure” has been created based on “Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure”, published in “Business Line” on 03rd June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India is a structurally Current Account Deficit (CAD) economy, with a large merchandise trade deficit. Remittances have played a vital role in… Continue reading Remittances: A buffer, now under pressure
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The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains
Source: The post “The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains” has been created based on “The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains”, published in “Business Line” on 03rd June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 -Indian Economy Context: India has entered a decisive phase of electric mobility growth, with around 2.5 million EVs sold in… Continue reading The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains
Poverty, a persistent concern
Source: The post “Poverty, a persistent concern” has been created based on “Poverty, a persistent concern”, published in “Business Line” on 01st June 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 3– Indian Economy Context: Poverty continues to be a major developmental challenge in India despite improvements in welfare schemes and social protection systems. Based on recent consumption… Continue reading Poverty, a persistent concern
SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies, dismissing challenges filed by gaming firms and industry bodies. The ruling revives tax demands of nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore against gaming companies, fantasy sports platforms and casinos. The Court also… Continue reading SC Verdict on Retrospective GST Levy and India’s Online Gaming Industry
India’s energy strategy needs price correction
Source: The post “India’s energy strategy needs price correction” has been created, based on “India’s energy strategy needs price correction” published in “The Hindu” on 27 May 2026. India’s energy strategy needs price correction. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Indian Economy Context: The Strait of Hormuz crisis has highlighted India’s vulnerability to global crude oil price… Continue reading India’s energy strategy needs price correction
Why is the Indian rupee falling?
Source: The post “Why is the Indian rupee falling?” has been created, based on “Why is the Indian rupee falling?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 May 2026. Why is the Indian rupee falling? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Indian Economy Context: The Indian rupee has weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar and crossed ₹96 per… Continue reading Why is the Indian rupee falling?
The U.S. Ends Russia Oil Waiver, Implications for India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The United States has tightened restrictions on Russian seaborne oil at a time when global energy markets are already under pressure from geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions. The issue now goes beyond the Russia-Ukraine conflict and raises concerns over inflation, supply insecurity and economic instability… Continue reading The U.S. Ends Russia Oil Waiver, Implications for India
Rupee Depreciation, RBI Measures and India’s External Sector Concerns
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The rupee has weakened sharply and touched nearly ₹97 per dollar, increasing concerns over inflation, rising oil import costs, and external sector stability. Widening trade deficits, foreign capital outflows, global monetary tightening, and speculative financial pressures have intensified pressure on the currency. This has triggered a wider… Continue reading Rupee Depreciation, RBI Measures and India’s External Sector Concerns
Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
Source: The post “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” has been created, based on “Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India” published in “The Hindu” on 19 May 2026. Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India faces rising food demand and increasing fertilizer consumption. Domestic fertilizer production… Continue reading Improving efficiency of fertilizer use in India
India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
Source: The post “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” has been created, based on “India needs to snap out of agricultural subsidy spiral” published in “Indian Express” on 18 May 2026. India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: India’s agricultural subsidy system… Continue reading India needs to snap out of the agricultural subsidy spiral
