A CENTRAL BANK MUST NOT OVERREACH
Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy and issues Financing Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a proposal to compensate victims of small-value cyber fraud using its Depositor […]
BASE YEAR REVISION OF KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Why in the News? Official Decision: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation decided to revise GDP, CPI and IIP base years through a comprehensive statistical exercise. Release Timeline: New series […]
Bharat Taxi Launch Marks New Cooperative Mobility Model
Why in the News ? Union Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, aiming to empower drivers through ownership, zero commission, and enhanced social security, marking […]
THE BUDGET AND THE IMPERATIVE OF FISCAL CONSOLIDATION
Syllabus: GS Paper – 3: Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Fiscal Policy WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Budget 2026–27 was presented amid ambitious Viksit Bharat goals, slowing fiscal consolidation, cautious […]
India’s Innovation Surge Lifts Global Ranking Sharply
Why in the News? The Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals that India has climbed to the 38th rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025, up from 66th in 2019, reflecting […]
Agricultural Growth Moderates Despite Strong Allied Sectors
Why in the News? The Economic Survey 2024-25, tabled in the Parliament of India, highlights a slowdown in agriculture sector growth to 3.5% in Q2 of 2025-26, even as allied […]
Economic Survey Sees Strong India, Fragile World
Why in the News? The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled in the Parliament of India, upgrades India’s medium-term growth outlook to 7% while warning of a fragile global economy and a […]
Is India Prepared for the End of Globalisation?
Why in the news? India’s Economic Survey 2025-26 states export controls, tech curbs & carbon border taxes signal the end of naive globalisation globally. It emphasizes “Swadeshi” (self-reliance) to build […]
AFTER THE APPLAUSE: IMPLEMENTING THE INDIA–EU TRADE PACT
Syllabus: GS-2: International Treaties & Agreements, Important International Institutions GS-3: Climate Change, Sustainable Development WHY IN THE NEWS? India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free […]
India’s Tourism Growth Challenge
Syllabus GS 3: Tourism Why in the News? Recently, India recorded only 5.6 million foreign tourist arrivals till August 2025, reflecting structural and perception challenges that limit the country’s tourism […]