India's No.1 PU & Degree With Integrated IAS & IPS(UPSC/PSC) Training College.
INDIA’S INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: IIP ACCELERATION AND THE STRENGTHENING OF MANUFACTURING Why in the News? India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth accelerated to 8% in August 2026, up from 7.35% in July, making it the second-highest growth rate since the new IIP series began in April 2024. The expansion was supported by strong performances in …
Read MoreWHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO TRIPLE THE SIZE OF INDIA’S ECONOMY Syllabus: GS-3: Indian economy Growth and development Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Why in the News? JPMorgan Chase Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon recently suggested that India’s economy could become three times its current size over the next decade. The projection has renewed …
Read MoreQUALITY CONTROL AND INDIA’S MANUFACTURING GROWTH Syllabus: GS-3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth Why in the News? India is reassessing its expanding Quality Control Orders (QCOs) amid concerns that mandatory certification can raise input costs, restrict supply and weaken manufacturing competitiveness. The issue was also raised …
Read MoreINDIGENOUS MICRO GAS TURBINE ENGINES: BOOST TO INDIA’S UAV AND DEFENCE CAPABILITIES Why in the News? CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines—NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100—on 25 August 2026. The engines, producing 5 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg thrust respectively, are designed for applications including tactical UAVs, drone …
Read MorePutin Offers Su-57 Stealth Fighter to India; HAL Likely Partner for Make in India Production Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, along with a proposal for joint production and further co-development in India. The offer was made during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026, …
Read MoreReimagining 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 …
Read MorePM FLAGS OFF ELECTRIC BUSES UNDER PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Launch: Prime Minister virtually flagged off new electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme in Chandigarh. Urban Mobility Push: The initiative strengthens India’s commitment toward green urban transport and sustainable mobility transition. PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME FEATURES Launch Framework: …
Read MoreINDIA’S NEXT INDUSTRIAL SHIFT — ELECTRONS OVER MOLECULES Why in the News? The global energy transition debate is shifting from renewable capacity addition to industrial electrification. China’s manufacturing dominance and green industrial policy have renewed focus on electricity-led competitiveness. India’s clean energy goals and export ambitions have sparked discussion on accelerating industrial electrification to remain …
Read MoreOSOP Scheme Boosts Local Crafts via Railways Why in the News? The Indian Railways’ One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme has expanded to over 2,000 railway stations, benefiting 1.32 lakh artisans and small producers by providing direct market access, strengthening Vocal for Local and livelihood generation, while also promoting environmentally sustainable practices. OSOP Scheme: Expanding …
Read MoreREPM Scheme Boosts India’s Rare Earth Magnet Manufacturing Why in the News? The Union government has approved over ₹7,000 crore under the REPM scheme to build India’s first integrated domestic ecosystem for rare earth permanent magnets, reducing import dependence and strengthening strategic sectors like EVs, renewables and defence. This development comes as the government emphasizes …
Read More
