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Central Banks, Fiscal Deficits, and Emerging Debt Risks Syllabus: GS-2: Planning , Mobilization of Resources , Fiscal Policy, Direct & Indirect Farm Subsidies Why in the News ? Rising sovereign debt levels, especially in the United States, and the growing role of central banks in indirectly financing government deficits through quantitative easing (QE) and liquidity …
Read MoreWORLD BANK RETAINS INDIA FY27 GDP GROWTH FORECAST AT 6.5% Why in the News? Growth outlook unchanged: The World Bank has retained India‘s GDP growth forecast at 6.5% for FY 2026–27, considering factors such as environmental clearances and their impact on economic activities. Tariff assumption: The projection assumes continuation of 50% import tariffs by the …
Read MoreIndia’s Growth Paradox and Shrinking Fiscal Policy Space Syllabus: GS-3: Fiscal Policy, Government Policies & Interventions, Monetary Policy, Mobilization of Resources, Inclusive Growth Why in the News? The First Advance Estimates of GDP (January 2026) show India growing at 7.4% in real terms, but nominal GDP growth slowing to 8%, the lowest since 2002–03. This …
Read MoreUN REPORT PEGS INDIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH AT 7.4% IN 2025 Why in the News? UN projection: The United Nations has estimated India’s economic growth at 7.4% in calendar year 2025, considering environmental impact assessments in economic planning. Upward revision: The estimate marks a sharp upward revision from the UN’s earlier 6.3% forecast (September 2025), with …
Read MoreSOUTHERN STATES GAIN SHARE AS IT-LED FDI RISES Why in the News? FDI surge: India received $35.2 billion FDI in H1 FY26, an 18% rise over the same period last year, highlighting the need for robust environmental clearance processes to support sustainable growth. IT boost: FDI inflows into the IT sector doubled to $9 billion, …
Read MoreRBI’s Liquidity Push Masks Deeper Banking Stress Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Banking Sector & NBFCs, Statutory Bodies, Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced large-scale liquidity infusion measures, including Open Market Operations (OMOs) and dollar-rupee swap auctions, despite system liquidity being in surplus. This …
Read MoreRBI Boosts Liquidity Through OMOs and Swap: An Environmental Clearance Perspective Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a major environmental clearance-like liquidity infusion through ₹2 trillion Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap, amid persistent liquidity deficit, rupee pressure, and elevated government bond yields. This move can …
Read MoreIndia Post’s DHRUVA Framework for Digital Addresses Why in the News? The Department of Posts has proposed DHRUVA, a digital address infrastructure enabling secure, standardised and consent-based address sharing. Linked to DIGIPIN and supported by amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023, this system aims to transform governance, logistics, and digital delivery services, potentially impacting …
Read MoreInsurance Bill 2025: Transformative Reforms for Insurance Sector Why in the News ? The government is set to introduce the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aiming to overhaul India’s insurance sector. The Bill amends key laws, expands FDI to 100%, introduces composite licences, and eases entry norms to boost competition, capital inflow, and sector penetration. …
Read MoreRural Unemployment Falls, Urban Joblessness Slightly Rises Why in the News ? According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for July–September 2025, rural unemployment among persons aged 15 years and above has declined to 4.4%, while urban unemployment has marginally increased, highlighting changing employment trends and sectoral workforce distribution in India. These shifts are …
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