1. More signs of overhauling the compliance framework (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context Corruption and complex compliance regulations hinder business growth in India, deterring foreign investment. Despite reforms, frequent regulatory changes and bureaucratic inefficiencies continue to fuel red-tapism and bribery. Prevalence of Corruption in…
1. Is rising consumer credit cause for concern? (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context A recent report by the RBI highlights rising household debt, increasing consumer loans, and potential economic risks, especially for lower-income borrowers. Rising Household Debt in India Shifting Use of Borrowed…
Q1)How does India’s Arctic Policy align with its broader foreign policy objectives? Broadly discuss the collaborations and agreements India is involved in with the Arctic Council. (10 marks, 150 words) ANSWER The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on…
1. Five years on, the economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic still lingers (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 13) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Five years later, COVID-19 is still affecting the world economy. It has changed debt levels, inflation, jobs, travel, and how people shop. Impact on Debt and…
1. HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE SURVEY 2023-24 (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2109812 ) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context The National Statistics Office (NSO) conducts surveys on household consumption expenditure at regular intervals under the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Introduction Data Collection and Accuracy Measures Categories of Data Collected Category Examples of Items Food Items…
1. An India-U.S. trade agreement and the test of WTO laws (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context India and the U.S. have agreed to negotiate a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall 2025. This agreement must align with WTO regulations, particularly…
1. A Field of her own (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Editorial Page – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice Context Women in India’s agri-food and fisheries sectors face systemic barriers, but targeted technological interventions are helping them overcome gender-based challenges and improve their productivity. Analysis of the news: Women’s…
1. Economy in search of roadmap (Source – Indian Express, Section – The Ideas Page – Page No. – 09) Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy Context Modi 3.0 has yet to articulate a clear economic strategy despite the challenges inherited from Modi 1.0 and Modi 2.0. Analysis of the news: Modi 1.0: Focus on Macroeconomic…