UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction The Reserve Bank of India has capped banks’ foreign exchange exposure to contain rising pressure on the rupee. The currency weakened due to global risk aversion linked to the Iran conflict and strong demand for the US dollar. Banks were actively using arbitrage between onshore and offshore… Continue reading Decoding RBI’s move to curtail rupee speculation
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Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Source: The post “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” has been created, based on “Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce” published in “PIB” on 30th April 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is at a pivotal demographic stage with one of the youngest workforces in the world, which provides a strong foundation for higher… Continue reading Skilling India for a Future-Ready Workforce
Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
Source: The post “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report” has been created, based on “NITI Aayog releases report on “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” published in “PIB” on 28 March 2026. Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report.… Continue reading Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction Heatwaves have become a regular and prolonged feature of Indian summers, with significant heat-related mortality recorded in 2022. While preparedness has improved in health response, the economic impact remains under-recognised. Gig and delivery workers, who depend on continuous outdoor work, face direct exposure to extreme… Continue reading Summer as a Source of Income Shock for Gig Workers
Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
Source: The post “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” has been created, based on “Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access” published in “BusinessLine” on 27 March 2026. Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India has achieved significant progress in financial… Continue reading Financial inclusion will depend on stronger rural credit access
India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals
Source: The post “India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals” has been created, based on “India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals” published in “Mint” on 27 March 2026. India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is… Continue reading India Can’t Go Green If It Runs Short of Critical Minerals
Differentiating Welfare and Development
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development Introduction Development has become a central electoral promise in democratic politics. It is used to signal economic growth, infrastructure expansion, employment generation, and better public services. In India, political campaigns emphasise visible outcomes such as roads, housing, and basic amenities. However,… Continue reading Differentiating Welfare and Development
Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest
Source: The post “Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest” has been created, based on “Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest” published in “The Hindu” on 20 April 2026. Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The recent factory unrest in Noida highlights that labour… Continue reading Costs and wages: On the Noida labour unrest
India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
Source: The post “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” has been created, based on “India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy” published in “The Hindu” on 17 April 2026. India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s rural development model, led by the (NRLM), has evolved into a… Continue reading India’s rural models are shaping development diplomacy
In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Recent strikes by gig workers and protests by factory workers in Uttar Pradesh highlight low wages and poor working conditions. These events show the operational challenges in labour reforms. The four labour codes — Code on Wages, Code on Social Security, Industrial Relations Code, and Occupational Safety,… Continue reading In workers’ protests in Noida and beyond, a test of labour reforms
