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GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN INDIA’S BANKING SYSTEM Syllabus: GS 3: Banking system Issues related to Banking system Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft amendments to Basel III Pillar 3 disclosure norms to enhance transparency, strengthen market discipline, and align Indian banking disclosures with global regulatory standards. BASEL III FRAMEWORK ● …
Read MoreRupee Slide and Fragile Five: Economic Warning Signs Syllabus: GS-2: Fiscal Policy , Monetary Policy, Capital Market Why in the News ? The Indian rupee recently hit an all-time low of ₹95.33 per US dollar, marking a 12% depreciation over the past year. This sharp fall has raised concerns about a return to the “Fragile …
Read MoreFicci Opposes Extended Audit Restrictions in Proposed Law Why in the News ? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has urged the government to drop a proposed audit rule change under the Companies Act amendment, citing higher costs, reduced efficiency, and potential decline in service quality for corporates. FICCI’s Concerns Over Proposed …
Read MoreDeregulation in focus, the bet is on entrepreneurs Why in the News? The deregulation reforms aim to free Indian industry from unnecessary, time-consuming, and complex regulatory procedures. It seeks to promote a trust-based regulatory framework instead of excessive compliance burdens. The initiative is designed to prepare India for the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) currently under …
Read MoreRupee Weakens Past 94 Amid Oil Price Surge Why in the News ? The Indian rupee has depreciated beyond ₹94 per U.S. dollar, marking its fourth consecutive fall, due to rising crude oil prices, global uncertainty, and capital outflows, despite intervention by the Reserve Bank of India. Recent Trends in Rupee Depreciation: Exchange Rate Fall: …
Read MoreRBI Holds Repo Rate Steady Amid Global Risks Why in the News ? The Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, citing global uncertainties, inflation risks, and supply disruptions, while maintaining a neutral stance to balance growth and price stability. Key Decisions of Monetary Policy Committee: …
Read MoreINDIA SLIPS TO SIXTH LARGEST ECONOMY Why in the News? Global ranking shift: International Monetary Fund data shows India slipped to sixth-largest economy in 2026 behind UK and Japan. Economic reassessment: GDP revision and rupee depreciation reduced India’s GDP in dollar terms, affecting its global ranking. Reasons behind India’s decline in global GDP ranking GDP …
Read MoreRural Resilience Driving India’s Sustainable Economic Growth Syllabus: GS-1: Agricultural Resources GS-3: E-Technology in the Aid of Farmers Why in the News ? The government’s proposal of the Rural Prosperity and Resilience Programme (RPRP) in the Union Budget, alongside rising reverse migration, stagnant rural incomes, and concerns over MGNREGA reforms, has reignited debate on strengthening …
Read MoreBHASHINI-PFRDA Partnership Enhances Multilingual Pension Service Delivery Why in the News ? The Digital India BHASHINI Division and PFRDA have signed an MoU under ‘BHASHINI for Seva–Sanchalan’ to integrate multilingual AI tools into pension systems, improving accessibility, inclusivity, and communication for users across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. 1. Key Features of BHASHINI–PFRDA Collaboration The MoU …
Read MoreRising Discrepancies Raise Questions Over India’s GDP Data Why in the News ? India’s new GDP series (base year 2022-23) has revealed a sharp rise in statistical discrepancies, raising concerns about data credibility. The gap between GDP and its components has widened, reviving debates on methodology, inflation measurement, and reliability of official estimates. Key Issues …
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