Source: The post on Indian Railways is based on the article “The Indian Railways’ revenue problem” published in “The Hindu” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure (Railway) News: The article discusses the issue of the declining revenues of Indian Railways and the various reasons which have led… Continue reading On merger of railway budget and union budget – The Indian Railways’ revenue problem
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On challenges of Renewable Energy – Solving intermittency of renewables
Source: The post on issues of Renewable Energy generation is based on the article “Solving intermittency of renewables- Emphasise the path to discovery, not a design” published in “Business standard” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Infrastructure (Energy) News: The article discusses the challenges of India’s electricity system… Continue reading On challenges of Renewable Energy – Solving intermittency of renewables
On Inequality – The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy
Source: The post on Inequality is based on the article “The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy” published in “Live mint” on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. News: The article discusses how recent crises have highlighted the growing… Continue reading On Inequality – The world must fight inequality to safeguard ideals of democracy
On Labour Productivity in India- NRN Gets It Wrong
Source: The post on labour productivity in India is based on the article “NRN Gets It Wrong- Working long hours doesn’t increase productivity” published in “The Times of India” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Employment and labour productivity. News: The article discusses India’s low productivity as highlighted… Continue reading On Labour Productivity in India- NRN Gets It Wrong
On Inflation – No policy for troubled times
Source: This post on inflation has been created based on the article “No policy for troubled times” published in Business Standard on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to planning. News: This article discusses the various reasons which have led to the current inflation scenario in the world.… Continue reading On Inflation – No policy for troubled times
On Digital Lending – RBI should step up efforts to control illegal loan apps
Source: The post on Digital Lending is based on the article “RBI should step up efforts to control illegal loan apps” published in “Live mint” on 27th October 2023. Syllabus: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – RBI and banking system. News: The article discusses the problem of illegal loan apps in India. The government and… Continue reading On Digital Lending – RBI should step up efforts to control illegal loan apps
On ESG framework- This Notion Asks Us To Think Beyond Nation
Source: This post on ESG framework has been created based on the article “This Notion Asks Us To Think Beyond Nation” published in The Times of India on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to mobilization of resources. GS Paper 4 Ethics — Corporate… Continue reading On ESG framework- This Notion Asks Us To Think Beyond Nation
A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states
Source: The post is based on the article “A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS3 Indian Economy – infrastructure (Energy) News: The article discusses India’s energy transition from coal to renewable energy (RE). India has seen waves of power plant constructions.… Continue reading A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states
There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap
Source: This post on middle income trap is based on the article “There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap” published in “Live mint” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy News: The article discusses the challenges of countries trying to move from middle-income to developed status. The World Bank’s… Continue reading There is no easy escape from the middle-income trap
On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
Source: The post is based on the article “Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law” published in “Live mint” on 25th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus: GS3: Economy- Fiscal policy News: The article discusses India’s fiscal position and its deviation from the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act’s 3% deficit cap. Despite exceeding this… Continue reading On FRBM Act – Either repeal or revise the country’s fiscal law
