UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relations Introduction One year after the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) entered into force, its importance goes beyond tariff reduction. The agreement combines market access with investment, employment, services, technology and sustainable development. Its wider potential is visible through… Continue reading The India–EFTA Partnership: One Plus One Equals Three
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Household Debt, Financing Today Against Tomorrow
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian Economy Introduction Household borrowing is becoming an important part of consumption through personal loans, cards, digital lending, gold loans and consumer finance. India’s household debt has risen, with borrowing shifting towards non-housing loans. The central issue is whether borrowing creates assets or finances present consumption against uncertain future income.… Continue reading Household Debt, Financing Today Against Tomorrow
Cardiff MoU
News: Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed an MoU in Cardiff, advocating constitutional change and affirming their nations’ right to self-determination. About Cardiff MoU Signatories: The Cardiff MoU is a political statement and a non-binding agreement signed by Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, calling for constitutional change and asserting the principle of self-determination.… Continue reading Cardiff MoU
Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food security and Indian economy Introduction India meets a significant share of its edible-oil demand through imports, making domestic prices vulnerable to global price movements, currency changes and supply disruptions. With international vegetable-oil prices rising and festive-season demand expected to increase, the government reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on… Continue reading Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
What are the provisions of AFSPA?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Security Introduction The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has extended Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 for another six months from October 1, 2026, in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire State remains a “disturbed area”, except the jurisdictions of 13 police stations in… Continue reading What are the provisions of AFSPA?
Revisiting the Farmer Question
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy Introduction India’s agriculture sector contributes only about 15–18% of GDP but employs around 46% of the workforce, making it central to rural livelihoods despite the economy’s shift towards industry and services. Agriculture has also recorded 3.6% average annual GDP growth from 2004–05 to 2023–24 and agricultural exports of… Continue reading Revisiting the Farmer Question
Tackling Food Loss and Waste — India’s Opportunity
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- issues of buffer stocks and food security Introduction Food loss and waste is a major global challenge affecting food security, climate, natural resources and economic efficiency. India produces enough food for its 1.4 billion people, yet significant losses occur across the value chain. Reducing these losses can create a triple… Continue reading Tackling Food Loss and Waste — India’s Opportunity
Tackling Rare Diseases in India
Source: The post “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” has been created based on “Tackling Rare Diseases in India” published in “The Hindu” on 29 September 2026. Tackling Rare Diseases in India. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: Rare diseases individually affect a small number of people, but collectively affect hundreds of millions worldwide. India has… Continue reading Tackling Rare Diseases in India
Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?
Source: The post “Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?” has been created based on “Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster? published in “The Hindu” on 29 September 2026. Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster? UPSC Syllabus: GS-3- Indian Economy Context: The recent flash… Continue reading Nepal’s flash foods: How can communities rebuild after a disaster?
The paradox of de-Sinification in global production
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Constitution of India Introduction Global production is being reshaped by geopolitical tensions, tariffs and national-security concerns, but the change goes beyond shifting factories. Firms must also examine the suppliers, technologies, skills and relationships embedded deep within production networks. This creates the paradox of de-Sinification: foreign firms seek to reduce dependence… Continue reading The paradox of de-Sinification in global production
