State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI)

Source:  BS Context: The Ministry of Mines released the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State Rankings (2025) to benchmark State performance in mining reforms, fulfilling a key announcement of the Union Budget 2025–26. About State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): What It Is? The State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) is a performance benchmarking framework …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Strengthening Rural Prosperity and Women’s Workforce Participation

General Studies-2; Topic: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.   Introduction The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to foster rural prosperity and resilience by increasing women’s workforce participation and supporting …

Union Budget 2025-26: Key Highlights, New Tax Slabs, and Major Announcements

Theme:  “Sabka Vikas” Union Budget 2025-26 Summary: The government has presented the Union Budget 2025-26 with the theme “Sabka Vikas.” Union Budget 2025-26 Focus area:  zero poverty, quality education, affordable healthcare, skilled employment, women’s economic participation, and farmers’ prosperity. (This budget is crucial for UPSC aspirants as it covers fiscal policies, economic reforms, and government …