LPG vs LNG & India’s Energy Vulnerability
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Q1.“India’s energy security remains vulnerable to geopolitical chokepoints.”Discuss with reference to LPG and LNG supply disruptions. (250 words) Overview Core Differences Impact of Hormuz Crisis Policy Response: LPG → PNG Transition Significance Challenges / Criticisms Way Forward Prelims Pointers
Grameen Credit Score (GCS)
Why in News? Relevance Practice Question Q1.“Grameen Credit Score marks a paradigm shift from collateral-based to data-driven rural credit assessment.”Examine its potential and limitations. (250 words) Overview Static Background Credit Information Ecosystem Rural Credit Structure & Gaps Financial Inclusion Ecosystem Alternative Data & DPI Integration Regulatory & Policy Backing (2025–26) Comparative Snapshot: Conventional Score vs […]
What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14?
Why in News ? Issue in Brief Relevance Practice Questions Static Background Context: Why WTO is in Crisis ? 1. Rise of Unilateralism 2. U.S.–China Rivalry 3. Dispute Settlement Paralysis 4. Stagnation in Rule-Making Key Issues at MC14 1. Plurilateral Agreements 2. E-Commerce Moratorium (1998–2026) 3. Special & Differential Treatment (SDT) 4. Dispute Settlement Reform […]
New GDP data set to capture economy more accurately
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Economy GS Paper II – Governance Mains Practice Question (15 Marks) National Income Accounting in India Constitutional and Institutional Framework GDP and GVA Concepts Why Base Year Revision Matters ? Key Methodological Changes in New Series 1. Base Year Shift: 2011–12 → 2022–23 2. Enhanced Use of […]
Have AI products/LLMs started to disrupt the software services industry?
Why in News? Relevance GS Paper III – Economy GS Paper III – Science & Technology Mains Practice Question (15 Marks) AI-led automation is transforming India’s software services industry from a labour-arbitrage to an intelligence-arbitrage model. Analyse its implications for employment, regulation, and long-term competitiveness. Static Background Structure of India’s IT–BPM Sector Two Broad Segments […]
India’s Soil Crisis – Urea Subsidy, Nutrient Imbalance & Climate Fallout
A. Issue in Brief Relevance B. Structural Background C. Key Dimensions 1. Economic / Fiscal Dimension 2. Environmental / Climate Dimension 3. Soil Health & Nutrient Imbalance 4. Policy & Governance Dimension 5. Cropping Pattern & Incentive Structure 6. Nano Urea Experiment 7. Import Dependency & Structural Risk D. Critical Analysis E. Way Forward F. […]
Govt. unveils new CPI series; retail inflation in Jan. at 2.75%
Why in news ? New base year and latest inflation Relevance Practice question Basics and static context What is CPI and why it matters ? Who compiles CPI ? What changed in the new CPI ? Updated consumption basket Wider data coverage Economic rationale for rebasing Reflecting structural change Policy credibility Limitations and cautions Comparability […]
Traditional Delicacies as Next Makhana Moment
Why in News ? Cultural Visibility → Market Opportunity Relevance GS 3 (Economy ) GS 1 (Culture ) Basics & Core Keywords Traditional Delicacies “Makhana Moment” Value Addition Case Focus: Thethri Cultural Embedment Case Focus: Khurmi Rural Suitability Economic Angle: From Snack to Sector Rural Livelihoods Domestic Market Potential Export Possibility “Next Makhana” Pathway GI […]
Livestock & Fisheries Push
Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Agriculture / Economy GS-2 – Governance / Welfare Sector Basics Livestock Sector Fisheries Sector Budget Announcements – Key Features Fisheries Push Value-Chain Development Entrepreneurship & Start-ups Animal Husbandry Allocation Credit-Linked Support Rationale Behind the Push Income Diversification Nutrition Security Export Potential Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative […]
High-Speed Rail Corridors
Why in News ? Relevance GS-3 – Infrastructure / Economy High-Speed Rail – Basics Concept Global Context Budget Announcement – Key Features Identified Corridors Financial Scale Travel Time Reduction Railway Capex Push Rationale Behind HSR Push Economic Multiplier Urbanisation & Mobility Energy & Climate Logic Constitutional / Legal Dimension Governance / Administrative Dimension Economic Dimension […]