Source: The post “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?’’ has been created, based on “Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?” published in “Down to Earth” on 17 January 2026. Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling? UPSC Syllabus:… Continue reading Circularity has a hidden price: Who pays for fair and compliant recycling?
Tag: Indian Economy
A Decade of Startup India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Source: The post “India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress’’ has been created, based on “In a year of unpredictability, India needs to accelerate EU FTA” published in “Indian Express” on 16 January 2026. India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The global economy in 2026 is characterised by uncertainty arising… Continue reading India–EU FTA: Need for Faster Progress
Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Source: The post “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?’’ has been created, based on “Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?” published in “BusinessLine” on 14 January 2026. Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has used dollar/rupee buy–sell… Continue reading Rupee depreciation: Is RBI intervention deferring the inevitable?
Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
Source: The post “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain’’ has been created, based on “Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain” published in “Down to Earth” on 10 January 2026. Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill, 2025: Revised draft but old gaps remain
Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
Source: The post “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India’’ has been created, based on “Worrying trends in economic inequality in India” published in “BusinessLine” on 8 January 2026. Worrying trends in economic inequality in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Economic inequality has been rising sharply across the world, and India is no… Continue reading Worrying trends in economic inequality in India
The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. Introduction Digital tools have removed the clear boundary between work and personal life. Smartphones and laptops have turned evenings, weekends, and holidays into work time. Constant availability is now treated as commitment. This culture is harming health, productivity, and social stability. India… Continue reading The right to disconnect in an ‘always-on’ economy
The debate over economic data
Source: The post “The debate over economic data’’ has been created, based on “The debate over economic data” published in “Business Line” on 6 January 2026. The debate over economic data. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The debate over India’s GDP and employment data has intensified following methodological changes such as the 2011–12… Continue reading The debate over economic data
Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future
Source: The post “Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future’’ has been created, based on “Design Linked Incentive Scheme” published in “PIB” on 5 January 2026. Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: Semiconductors are critical enablers of economic growth and national security in sectors such… Continue reading Design Linked Incentive Scheme – Present and Future
Quick delivery apps are taking a toll on gig workers
UPSC Syllabus : GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Issues related to growth and employment Introduction Quick delivery apps are taking a toll on gig workers because the 10-minute promise turns time into the main product and pushes risk onto workers. In India’s megacities, this model scales fast due to low labour costs, high… Continue reading Quick delivery apps are taking a toll on gig workers
