UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India faces a low tax-GDP ratio (16.36%) and high tax evasion (around 4.3% annual revenue loss). At the same time, AI is gaining importance in governance, as seen at the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026). In this situation, the use of AI in tax administration through… Continue reading AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
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India’s crude oil and gas reserves and why we are lagging on this count
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New GDP series, charting the path ahead
Source: The post “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” has been created, based on “New GDP series, charting the path ahead” published in “The Hindu” on 20 March 2026. New GDP series, charting the path ahead. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- Economy Context: India has introduced a new GDP series with base year 2022–23, replacing… Continue reading New GDP series, charting the path ahead
Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The digital world has become a central space where children learn, communicate, and interact. Social media platforms and digital technologies now shape everyday life for young users. Children represent nearly one-third of global internet users, yet digital platforms are not designed primarily for their protection.… Continue reading Digital world should be made safe for children to inhabit
SWAMIH: A Policy Lifeline for India’s Housing Sector
UPSC Syllabus– GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Introduction For millions of Indian families, a home represents a lifetime of savings and aspirations. Yet by 2019, nearly 4.58 lakh housing units across 1,509 stalled projects- requiring Rs. 55,000 crore to complete – left homebuyers trapped… Continue reading SWAMIH: A Policy Lifeline for India’s Housing Sector
Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks
Source: The post “Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks” has been created, based on “India’s renewable transition caught between stranded power and institutional Inertia” published in “The Hindu” on 13 March 2026. Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: India has made significant progress in expanding… Continue reading Renewable Transition in India: Policy and Institutional Bottlenecks
What is the Essential Commodities Act, why has it been invoked for LPG supply?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction The Union Government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955 due to supply disruptions caused by the US–Israel–Iran war in West Asia. The conflict has affected the global energy supply chain and LPG shipments from the Persian Gulf to India. Since LPG is used… Continue reading What is the Essential Commodities Act, why has it been invoked for LPG supply?
A Revision of GDP and Its Implications
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction Annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the final value of goods and services produced in an economy during a year. It is the most widely used indicator of a country’s economic size. GDP estimates are prepared using data on output and prices following the UN System of… Continue reading A Revision of GDP and Its Implications
Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Source: The post “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” has been created, based on “Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?” published in “BusinessLine” on 11 March 2026. Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%? UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: Recent debates suggest that India’s poverty rate could be around 5% or 24%,… Continue reading Is India’s poverty rate 5% or 24%?
Export policy must move away from subsidies
Source: The post “Export policy must move away from subsidies” has been created, based on “Export policy must move away from subsidies” published in “Business Line” on 10 March 2026. Export policy must move away from subsidies. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3– Economy Context: For decades, India’s export policy relied heavily on financial incentives such as… Continue reading Export policy must move away from subsidies
