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20Jul 2026

India Gen Z Employment

India Gen Z Employment Syllabus GS 3: Demography of India Why in the News? Recently, new employment analysis based on PLFS 2023-24 highlighted rising youth unemployment, weak labour market transition, limited social security, and growing concerns over India’s demographic dividend. Introduction India has one of the world’s largest youth populations, creating a major opportunity for …

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16Jul 2026

Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility, Infra Plans

Cabinet Approves Semicon, Mobility And Infrastructure Expansion Plans Why in the News ? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved major initiatives, including Semicon Mission 2.0, the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS), new gas-based urea plants, and Varanasi highway projects, to strengthen manufacturing, infrastructure, and agricultural self-reliance while advancing India’s Indo-Pacific strategy through …

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15Jul 2026

Index of Services Production: India’s New Measure

INDEX OF SERVICES PRODUCTION (ISP): INDIA’S NEW MEASURE OF SERVICES SECTOR Why in the News? Statistical Milestone: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the trial and inaugural Index of Services Production (ISP), introducing India’s first high-frequency index to measure services sector performance. Strong Growth: In April 2026, 14 out of 19 service …

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09Jul 2026

IMF Lowers Global Growth Forecast to 3%

IMF LOWERS GLOBAL GROWTH FORECAST TO 3%; INDIA’S TO 6.4% Why in the News? IMF Outlook Update: The International Monetary Fund lowered its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0% and marginally reduced India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 from 6.5% to 6.4%. Reason: The revision reflects heightened uncertainty due to West Asia tensions, elevated energy …

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11Jun 2026

Workers’ Remittances Cross $100 Billion in FY26

WORKERS’ REMITTANCES CROSS $100 BILLION IN FY26 Why in the News? Record Milestone: Workers’ remittances to India crossed $100 billion for the first time, reaching $110.47 billion in FY26. BoP Support: Strong remittance inflows helped India record a Balance of Payments (BoP) surplus of $7.22 billion in Q4 FY26 despite weak FDI and FPI inflows. …

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09Jun 2026

Can India Avoid an Economic Crisis?

CAN INDIA FORESTALL AN ECONOMIC CRISIS? POLICY MOVES HOLD THE KEY  Syllabus:  GS 3: Indian economy and issues related to development and planning. Growth and development. Why in the News? Concerns regarding India’s macroeconomic stability have intensified amid a weakening rupee, rising inflation, sluggish private investment, and growing capital account vulnerabilities. These developments have triggered …

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09Jun 2026

India’s FTA Challenges: 4 Key Issues to Note

FOUR CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND ATTENTION IN INDIA’S FTAs Why in the News? India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into effect on 1 June, expanding India’s network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and enhancing international trade opportunities. India currently has 15 FTAs covering 27 countries, while 9 additional trade agreements with 42 countries are under …

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05Jun 2026

El Niño Threatens India’s Economy and Livelihoods

El Niño Threatens India’s Economy and Livelihoods Why in the News ? Forecasts indicate a high probability of El Niño developing during 2026–27, raising concerns about below-normal monsoon rainfall in India. Experts warn that its impact may extend beyond weather, affecting agriculture, employment, inflation, and overall economic stability, necessitating comprehensive environmental impact assessment of adaptation …

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02Jun 2026

Industrial Transformation: Reimagining India’s Growth

Reimagining India’s Growth Through Industrial Transformation Syllabus: GS-3:Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News ? The debate on India’s economic strategy has resurfaced following the IMF’s report on Geoeconomics and the Return of Economic Statecraft, which questions hyper-globalisation and unrestricted free trade. The article argues that India should move beyond the 1991 …

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28May 2026

Carbon Border Taxes: India’s Trade Challenge

CARBON BORDER TAXES AND INDIA’S TRADE CHALLENGE Syllabus: GS 3: Environment and conservation. Carbon Tax Why in the News? The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase in January 2026, reshaping global trade by linking market access with carbon emissions compliance. CLIMATE CHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE ●      Climate-Trade Nexus: Increasing integration …

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