Source: The post “The evolution of pension reforms in India” has been created, based on “The evolution of pension reforms in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. The evolution of pension reforms in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India is undergoing a rapid demographic shift, with the elderly population of… Continue reading The evolution of pension reforms in India
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A black Friday for aviation safety in India
Source: The post “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” has been created, based on “A black Friday for aviation safety in India” published in “The Hindu” on 8 December 2025. A black Friday for aviation safety in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The suspension of the DGCA’s revised Flight Duty Time… Continue reading A black Friday for aviation safety in India
Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Introduction India’s rupee is under pressure mainly because the capital account has weakened even though the current account deficit remains manageable. Merchandise trade deficits have widened, but rising invisibles have prevented a sharp external imbalance. The real stress today comes from declining foreign investment, persistent portfolio outflows, a strong global dollar, delayed trade decisions, high… Continue reading Why the Rupee Has a Capital Account Problem
Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
Source: The post “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” has been created, based on “Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum” published in “The Hindu” on 6 December 2025. Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: India faces… Continue reading Chile’s lesson for India’s coal conundrum
India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Source: The post “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” has been created, based on “India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047” published in “The Hindu” on 5 December 2025. India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India’s bioeconomy has grown significantly, from $10 billion in… Continue reading India can build a $1.2-trillion bioeconomy by 2047
Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
Source: The post “Systemic challenges with the working of IBC” has been created, based on “IBC resolution process: House panel raises concerns over ‘haircuts’, asset valuation; encourage global bidding” published in “Indian Express” on 4 December 2025. Systemic challenges with the working of IBC. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy… Continue reading Systemic challenges with the working of IBC
Draft Seeds Bill
Source: The post “Draft Seeds Bill” has been created, based on “What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The draft Seeds Bill, released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on November 12, aims to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework by ensuring… Continue reading Draft Seeds Bill
Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy. Introduction India’s national accounts have again received a ‘C’ grade in the IMF’s 2025 review, even as recent GDP growth numbers are strong. This low grade means that key data used to track the economy have shortcomings that hamper proper surveillance. The IMF links these gaps to outdated… Continue reading Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
Rollback of Quality Control Orders
Source: The post “Rollback of Quality Control Orders” has been created, based on “Rollback of quality control orders is good, but don’t make haste” published in “Indian Express” on 28th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper- 3- Economy Context: Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are mandatory product standards imposed under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)… Continue reading Rollback of Quality Control Orders
A Bank for G20
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy Introduction South Africa’s G20 presidency comes at a time of conflicts, climate stress, and a wider development crisis. The pandemic has reversed earlier gains against poverty and hunger and pushed 93 million more people into poverty. With earlier presidencies of Brazil and India refocusing the G20 on SDGs,… Continue reading A Bank for G20
