Tag: GS3. Economy

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Analyse the structural issues in India’s agricultural marketing system. Suggest reforms to improve price realization for farmers.

Topic: Transport and marketing of agricultural produce Q6. Analyse the structural issues in India’s agricultural marketing system. Suggest reforms to improve price realization for farmers. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Agricultural marketing reforms remain central to doubling farmers’ income and are frequently debated in the context of MSP, APMC reforms, …

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“The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India.

Topic: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it Q5. “The care economy is a critical but undervalued pillar of sustainable economic development.” Assess its role in supporting households and labour markets. Examine the challenges in recognising care work. Suggest policy measures to strengthen the care ecosystem in India. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE …

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“India’s services sector has been the principal driver of economic growth, but its resilience increasingly depends on global demand and cost dynamics.” Analyse the structural drivers of services growth and the emerging vulnerabilities. Also outline policy measures to sustain momentum.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. “India’s services sector has been the principal driver of economic growth, but its resilience increasingly depends on global demand and cost dynamics.” Analyse the structural drivers of services growth and the emerging vulnerabilities. Also outline policy measures to sustain …

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What structural challenges limit the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India? Outline the strategic reforms needed to build globally competitive MSMEs.

Topic: MSME Q6. What structural challenges limit the competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in India? Outline the strategic reforms needed to build globally competitive MSMEs. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Easy Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question MSMEs are in national focus due to credit gaps, technological lag and global competitiveness concerns, making structural reform …

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India’s industrialisation strategy has relied more on incentives than on structural transformation. Discuss this critique. Examine its implications for productivity growth and propose a structural reform agenda.

Topic: Industrial Policies Q5. India’s industrialisation strategy has relied more on incentives than on structural transformation. Discuss this critique. Examine its implications for productivity growth and propose a structural reform agenda. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question India’s recent industrial expansion is increasingly driven by fiscal incentives like PLI rather than …

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“India’s Balance of Payments resilience is increasingly dependent on policy-engineered capital flows rather than organic current account strength”. Evaluate the risks this poses for macroeconomic stability. Suggest policy correctives to reduce external sector vulnerabilities.

Topic: Balance of Payments Q5. “India’s Balance of Payments resilience is increasingly dependent on policy-engineered capital flows rather than organic current account strength”. Evaluate the risks this poses for macroeconomic stability. Suggest policy correctives to reduce external sector vulnerabilities. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question Because India’s external stability has increasingly …

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“Domestic demand is emerging as India’s strongest buffer against global volatility”. Explain the drivers of strong domestic demand. Assess India’s resilience during the recent global disruptions. Suggest long-term measures to enhance shock-absorption capacity.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. “Domestic demand is emerging as India’s strongest buffer against global volatility”. Explain the drivers of strong domestic demand. Assess India’s resilience during the recent global disruptions. Suggest long-term measures to enhance shock-absorption capacity. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: …

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Import restrictions today aim less at protectionism and more at preventing tariff circumvention. Assess implications for India’s external trade management.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. Import restrictions today aim less at protectionism and more at preventing tariff circumvention. Assess implications for India’s external trade management. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Asked due to recent curbs on platinum and silver …

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Employability in Crisis

Syllabus: Economics Source:  TH Context: India faces an employability crisis, with only 42.6% of graduates deemed job-ready, exposing a widening gap between academic learning and industry needs. About Employability in Crisis: Definition: Employability refers to a graduate’s ability to acquire, apply, and adapt knowledge, skills, and mindset to succeed in dynamic work environments. Purpose: It …

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Explain the concept of demand psychology in inflationary cycles. Describe how it differs from conventional demand-pull inflation. Assess how monetary and fiscal authorities can respond when prices rise faster than fundamentals justify.

Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Q5. Explain the concept of demand psychology in inflationary cycles. Describe how it differs from conventional demand-pull inflation. Assess how monetary and fiscal authorities can respond when prices rise faster than fundamentals justify. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

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PSU Dividends

Context: The Centre’s dividend receipts from non-banking PSUs have nearly doubled since 2020, reaching ₹74,000 crore in FY 2024–25. About PSU Dividends: PSU dividends are profit shares distributed by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to the Government of India, their majority shareholder. Trends in Dividend Growth: Sharp increase: From ₹39,558 crore in FY 2020–21 to …

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Russian Sanctions Act, 2025

Context: India has strongly opposed the proposed Russian Sanctions Act, 2025 in the U.S. that seeks to impose 500% duties on countries like India buying Russian oil. About Russian Sanctions Act, 2025: What It Is? A U.S. congressional bill introduced by Senator Lindsey Graham, with bipartisan support, aimed at punishing countries that continue trading in …

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