UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources Introduction India’s urban centres face rising demands for infrastructure and public services due to rapid urbanisation and ageing infrastructure. Property tax is the most important own-source revenue of municipal bodies and is vital for municipal creditworthiness and urban investment. Yet,… Continue reading Property Taxation Needs Structural Reform
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The Looming Crisis of World Unemployment
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction The world is approaching a major employment challenge as developing countries add a large number of young workers while job creation remains insufficient. Over the coming decade, the gap between new labour-market entrants and… Continue reading The Looming Crisis of World Unemployment
Rethinking rural cooperatives
Source: The post “Rethinking rural cooperatives” has been created based on “Rethinking rural cooperatives” published in “Indian Express” on 5 October 2026. Rethinking rural cooperatives. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: The cooperative sector has received renewed policy attention through initiatives such as Bharat Taxi, new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and primary milk cooperatives.… Continue reading Rethinking rural cooperatives
India’s Model BIT — A Decade Later, Amid Changes
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Indian economy Introduction India is revising its Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) nearly a decade after adopting the 2015 framework. The review comes as India’s treaty practice and the global investment regime have changed. The key issue is not simply whether investors should receive more or less protection, but how… Continue reading India’s Model BIT — A Decade Later, Amid Changes
Household Debt, Financing Today Against Tomorrow
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction Household borrowing is becoming an important part of consumption through personal loans, cards, digital lending, gold loans and consumer finance. India’s household debt has risen, with borrowing shifting towards non-housing loans. The central issue is whether borrowing creates assets or finances present consumption against uncertain future income.… Continue reading Household Debt, Financing Today Against Tomorrow
Why bond yields are staying high
Source: The post “Why bond yields are staying high” has been created based on “Why bond yields are staying high” published in “Business Line” on 30 September 2026. Why bond yields are staying high. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: High bond yields have become a global phenomenon. Even though inflation has declined, long-term government… Continue reading Why bond yields are staying high
Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion
Source: The post “Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion” has been created based on “Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion” published in “Business Line” on 30 September 2026. Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: In recent times, the Digital technologies, including AI, have significant potential to… Continue reading Digital agriculture and the problem of exclusion
Revisiting the Farmer Question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s agriculture sector contributes only about 15–18% of GDP but employs around 46% of the workforce, making it central to rural livelihoods despite the economy’s shift towards industry and services. Agriculture has also recorded 3.6% average annual GDP growth from 2004–05 to 2023–24 and agricultural exports of… Continue reading Revisiting the Farmer Question
Tackling Rare Diseases in India
Source: The post “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” has been created based on “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29 September 2026. Tackling Rare Diseases in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: Rare diseases individually affect a small number of people, but collectively affect hundreds of millions worldwide. India has… Continue reading Tackling Rare Diseases in India
Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?
Source: The post “Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?” has been created based on “Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster? published in “The Hindu” on 29 September 2026. Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: The recent flash… Continue reading Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?
