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INDIA’S GDP RISE MASKS PER CAPITA REALITY Syllabus: GS-3: Monetary Policy , Fiscal Policy , Growth & Development Focus: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that India will surpass Japan in 2025 to become the fourth-largest economy in the world by absolute GDP. While this milestone signals strong economic momentum, it conceals ground-level disparities …
Read MoreWhy in the News? India’s textile industry is struggling due to declining exports, rising production costs, and competition from China. The government has introduced PLI schemes, mega textile parks, and import duty reductions to boost competitiveness. Focus on sustainability and innovation for long-term growth. Challenges Facing India’s Textile Industry: The Indian textile industry is struggling …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in the News? India-Qatar Trade Expansion: India and Qatar have agreed to double bilateral trade to approximately $28 billion over the next five years. Diversification Beyond Hydrocarbons: Piyush Goyal emphasized that while India and Qatar share a …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Important International Institutions GS-3: Growth & Development Focus: The rise of India’s middle class, driven by private sector growth, especially in IT and banking, has reshaped the employment landscape. However, structural challenges remain, particularly in manufacturing, income inequality, and informal sector jobs, which need to be addressed for inclusive growth. Rise of Private …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s forex reserves surged by $7.65 billion, reaching $638.26 billion as of February 7, marking the third consecutive week of growth. The increase was driven by foreign currency assets and gold reserves, while SDRs saw a slight decline. Significant Growth in Forex Reserves India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $7.65 billion, …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: International Treaties & Agreements, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Inclusive Growth, Government Policies & Interventions, Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Focus: US President Donald Trump has proposed reciprocal tariffs, ensuring the US imposes the same tariffs on imports as other countries impose on US exports. This challenges existing …
Read MoreEconomic Implications: The Pros and Cons India-US Energy Trade: Benefits and Challenges Pros: 1. Energy Security & Diversification – Reducing dependency on a single region ensures uninterrupted supply and mitigates risks from geopolitical tensions. 2. Reduced Price Volatility – US oil imports help buffer India from OPEC+ production cuts that often cause sharp price fluctuations. …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development , Planning ,Government Budgeting , Fiscal Policy , Inclusive Growth Focus: The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 announced a massive Rs 1 lakh crore tax relief for income taxpayers. The expectation is that this tax relief will boost consumption demand and push …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Reserve Bank of India cut the repo rate by 0.25% to 6.25%, the first reduction since May 2020, aiming to stimulate growth, ease borrowing costs, and manage inflation projected to decline to 4.2% in 2025-26. Policy Decision and Implications: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Indian Constitution , Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Growth & Development ,Planning , Government Budgeting , Fiscal Policy , Inclusive Growth Focus: The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on India’s fiscal consolidation, tax reforms, and sectoral growth ambitions. However, concerns persist over the feasibility of revenue projections, execution …
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