Flex Fuel Vehicles After E20 Rollout
Why is this in news? Relevance GS-3 (Economy) GS-3 (Environment & Climate Change) GS-3 (Science & Tech) What are flex fuel vehicles (FFVs)? India’s current stage: E20 rollout Why push for flex fuels now? 1. Global evidence 2. Consumer economics 3. Industry readiness 4. Technology maturity Key challenges highlighted 1. Legacy vehicles and compatibility 2. […]
Rupee breached ₹89/$, closing at ₹89.46
Why is it in News? Relevance GS 3 – Economy GS 3 – Growth & Inflation Key Terms 1. Nominal Exchange Rate (NER) 2. Effective Exchange Rates (EERs) 3. Appreciation vs. Depreciation What’s Different This Time? Effective Exchange Rates Reveal the Real Picture ? NEER REER Why REER Matters More ? Inflation: Key Driver of “Real” Depreciation […]
IMF gives ‘C’ grade for India’s national accounts statistics
WHY IS THIS IN NEWS? Relevance GS3 – Economy / Growth Measurement• Quality of GDP estimation under MOSPI/NSO scrutiny.• Discrepancies between production vs expenditure GDP.• Outdated base year (2011–12) and need for rebasing.• Deflator issues (WPI–CPI divergence).• Statistical system reforms: MCA-21 data, GSTN integration. GS2 – Governance / Institutions• Role of IMF’s Article IV surveillance.• Credibility of official statistics as a governance issue.• Transparency norms […]
Safran LEAP Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad
Why is it in News? Relevance GS3 – Economy & Infrastructure GS3 – Science & Technology GS2 – International Relations What is an MRO Facility? The LEAP Engine What is the LEAP engine? Key Technical Features Why LEAP matters for India? Why India wants engine design capability ? Policy Framework Supporting Aerospace Manufacturing FDI liberalisation PLI […]
INR Depreciation
Current Status Relevance: GS3 – Economy GS2 – International Relations Comparison with Asian Peers Drivers of Depreciation Forward Outlook
Bima Gram API
Why is it in News? Relevance: Background: Significance of the Initiative: Implications:
Alcobev Sector Rethinks Packaging Strategy
Why in news ? Relevance Packaging types Market context Economic drivers Industry adjustments Regulatory angle Environmental perspectives Structural vs cyclical changes
Cryptocurrency and Dirty Money
Why in News? Relevance : GS 3 – Economy & Security GS 2 – Governance GS 3 – Internal Security What is Crypto Money Laundering? How Cryptocurrency Is Used to Launder Money (as per investigation) Key Findings from The Coin Laundry Project Why Crypto is Attractive for Criminal Networks Case Studies Mentioned Agencies’ Findings (ED, FIU, […]
Rationalisation of Royalty Rates for Critical Minerals
Why in News ? The Union Cabinet approved new royalty rates for critical minerals — graphite, caesium, rubidium, and zirconium — to promote auction and domestic mining of these strategically vital resources essential for EVs, semiconductors, and renewable energy technologies. Relevance : GS 3 – Economy / Science & Tech / Environment Background New Royalty Structure (Approved by Cabinet, Nov 2025) Mineral Previous […]
India Must Safeguard its Baryte Reserves
Why in News ? Relevance:GS 3 – Economy & Energy Security• Strategic minerals in oil drilling and defence industries• Rapid depletion of Mangampet (Andhra Pradesh) baryte reserves• Export-oriented mining vs strategic stockpiling• Critical Minerals Strategy 2023 and national resource security• Long-term energy and defence self-reliance GS 2 – Governance & Policy• Centre–State coordination in mineral resource governance (APMDC role)• Export regulation and strategic mineral […]