In the gig economy, receiving lower pay is preferable to receiving no pay. (Case Study for mains answer.) Topic: GS3 – The gig economy. Issue: Workers in the gig economy often face a dilemma where they have to accept lower pay instead of no pay at all due to the lack of alternative options. This…
The growth of the Ethanol sector is an example for the world: Shri Goyal. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. Issue: Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal praised the growth of the ethanol sector, which he said has set an example for the world. Goyal said that in the past 9 years, the sugar sector has been…
The LAC crisis and the danger of losing without fighting. Topic: GS2 – India and Neighbourhood Previous year Questions on China: With respect to the South China Sea, maritime territorial disputes and rising tension affirm the need for safeguarding maritime security to ensure freedom of navigation and ever flight throughout the region. In this context,…
Social Infrastructure Social infrastructure forms the foundational services and structures that add to the citizens’ quality of life and indirectly contribute to economic development through increased income, better productivity and technological advancement. Quality of life encompasses various factors: Basic income and employment opportunities Education levels; Healthcare, Social security, Connectivity etc. Therefore, a robust social infrastructure…
Mughal Economy The Indian economy was strong till the Mughal times. By 1700, India’s share of world GDP was 24%, the largest in the world, larger than any other region. India, then, was producing about 25% of the world’s industrial output up until the 18th century. Agriculture During the Mughals, large tracts of land were…
Housing Sector in India The housing industry is one of the pillars of the economic foundations of our country and one of the fastest-growing sectors. For our understanding in the context of policymaking and the UPSC syllabus, we shall classify the housing sector into three categories: Affordable Housing Rural Housing Urban Housing AFFORDABLE HOUSING and…
SC says it can end the wait for a consensual divorce. Topic: GS2 Context: The Supreme Court has stated that it has the authority, under Article 142 of the Indian Constitution, to grant a divorce based on the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage if it is clear that separation is unavoidable. Any damage to the…
The importance of constitutional punctuality. Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity and Constitution, Federalism Related Previous year Questions on Federalism: The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings. (UPSC CSE (M) 2015) Context: The…
PM lauds the highest-ever GST collection in April 2023. Topic: GS3 – Indian economy. News: The Prime Minister of India has expressed happiness over the highest-ever GST revenue collection in April 2023, amounting to ₹87 lakh crore. He attributes the success to the increased integration and compliance of GST. PM expresses happiness over installing a…
Chapter 1: Opportunities for Youth in The Startup Ecosystem. Introduction: Startups in India are not just about numbers but about accessing new opportunities in a new India where good economics drives much-needed change. The capacity, knowledge, and vigour of Indian youth in providing solutions to complex problems are being acknowledged by the world. The government…