Restoring fiscal space for the States
Why is it in the News? Relevance GST and Fiscal Policy GST Introduction: Centre-State Fiscal Relations: Revenue Sharing History: Overview Impact of GST Compensation Cess Merger Erosion of Fiscal Autonomy Structural Issues in State Finances Proposed Solutions for Greater Fiscal Autonomy Comparative Perspective Takeaway
Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win Nobel economics prize
The Nobel Economics Prize 2025 Relevance Laureates’ Contributions 1. Joel Mokyr 2. Philippe Aghion & Peter Howitt Key Concepts Innovation-Driven Growth Creative Destruction Historical Economic Stagnation Implications of the Research Historical Context of the Prize Key Takeaways
The grain of ethanol production
Why in News Relevance Basic Overview Trends in Ethanol Production Reasons for Grain Dominance Economic & Policy Implications Wider Implications A. Energy & Environment B. Agricultural C. Economic D. Policy Challenges
Why Indian capital needs to invest domestically
Basics Relevance Historical Evolution of Capital Key Economic Concepts Role of Domestic Capital Challenges Highlighted Policy and Strategic Recommendations Broader Implications
MGNREGA Norms Tweaked for Water Projects
Why in News Relevance What is MGNREGA? What Changed in the Norms? Classification of Blocks Financial Implications Rationale Behind the Move Strategic and Policy Implications
The India-EU Strategic Agenda
Background and Context Relevance : Economy & Trade Global Connectivity Emerging Technologies Security & Defence People-to-People Ties Strategic Takeaways
How Trump’s H-1B fee threatens India’s IT firms and Big Tech business models
Why is it in the news Relevance: Basics of H-1B visa and context Key drivers behind the policy Implications for Indian IT & Big Tech Implications for U.S. innovation & economy Policy design critique Strategic & geopolitical angle
The Problem with Low Inflation
Context Relevance: Overview Low Inflation: Implications Nominal GDP Growth and Budget Arithmetic Historical Perspective & Base Effect Causes of Low Inflation Consequences for Fiscal Policy Broader Economic Implications
Sarnath Heritage Plaque Revision and UNESCO Nomination
Context Relevance Key Facts & Data Raja Jagat Singh Sarnath Heritage Site Significance / Implications Critical Analysis Conclusion
EU-India partnership set for upgrade
Context Relevance Key Facts & Data Bilateral Trade Overview Significance / Implications a.Polity & Governance b.Economy c.Society d.Geopolitics / Security Critical Analysis Conclusion