UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3-Industries Introduction Recent U.S. tariff tensions have revived concerns that higher duties could weaken Indian research and slow the transition towards higher-value manufacturing. This concern assumes that sectors exposed to tariffs are also the sectors driving India’s innovation. However, an examination of sectoral R&D patterns, private-sector research spending and industrial behaviour… Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Are Not What Is Holding Back Indian Research
Tag: Indian Economy
Revising India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian economy Introduction India is reviewing its Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) to make the investment regime more attractive while protecting its regulatory space. The review follows difficulties in concluding new BITs, concerns over investor protection and declining net foreign direct investment (FDI). The revised framework is expected to be… Continue reading Revising India’s Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian economy Introduction India’s new National Accounts Statistics (NAS), with 2022-23 as the base year, estimates manufacturing GVA at ₹38.6 lakh crore in 2023-24. However, an alternative estimate using Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) gives only ₹27.4 lakh crore, creating a… Continue reading The Gap in Manufacturing Sector GVA
For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
Source: The post “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” has been created based on “For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home” published in “The Hindu” on 4 September 2026. For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India has made significant progress in promoting institutional deliveries, but this… Continue reading For newborns, the answer is hospital plus home
An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
Source: The post “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” has been created based on “An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent” published in “Business Line” on 4 September 2026. An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent. UPSC Syllabus:GS-3-Indian Economy Context: India’s Q1 GDP growth for 2026-27 has been officially estimated at… Continue reading An apple, an orange and 2.6 per cent
China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
Source: The post “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” has been created based on “China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up” published in “Indian Express” on 2 September 2026. China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: Paddy straw or parali has traditionally been treated… Continue reading China-US Race in Science-Industry Linkages: India Must Catch Up
SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS
Source: The post “SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS” has been created based on “SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS” published in “Business Line” on 1 September 2026. SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Economy Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS)… Continue reading SEBI shouldn’t have gone in for CAS
Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen India’s food security
Source: The post “Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen India’s food security” has been created based on “Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen India’s food security” published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2026. Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen India’s food security. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3 – Economy Context: India’s ethanol blending programme has made rapid progress, rising… Continue reading Atmanirbharta in fuel must strengthen India’s food security
The Real Causes of Sugar Price Spike
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
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
