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Non-Tariff Barriers

*Source: DH* **Context: **During his visit to Jaipur, US Vice President urged India to eliminate non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to enhance market access for American goods. **About ****Non-Tariff Barriers...

Gold Prices Rise

*Source: IE* **Context:** Gold prices in India have hit historic highs, breaching ₹1 lakh per 10 grams on MCX, driven by global stagflation concerns, US-China tensions, and rising central bank demand,...

DAY – 45 : Insta 75 Days Revision Plan-2025 : Economy

Read about Insights IAS INSTA 75 Days Revision Plan for UPSC Civil Services Prelims – 2025 [ HERE ] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIMETABLE(GS) [HERE] : DOWNLOAD THE INSTA 75 DAYS REVISION TIM...

India’s Forex reserve

Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of t...

Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence.

> **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Topic:** Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country **Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of t...

What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Q6. What is the difference...

What is the difference between Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI)? Why is the transition toward a PPI framework significant for India’s GDP estimation?

> **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Topic:** Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources **Q6. What is the difference...

“Power without empathy transforms administration into coercion”. Examine the importance of emotional intelligence in ensuring ethical governance.

“Power without empathy transforms administration into coercion”. Examine the importance of emotional intelligence in ensuring ethical governance.

UPSC Editorials Quiz : 28 October 2025

Introducing QUED – Questions from Editorials (UPSC Editorials Quiz) , an innovative initiative from InsightsIAS. Considering the significant number of questions in previous UPSC Prelims from editorial...

European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban

**Context:** The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on ethanol-based products after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged potential carcinogenic risks from prolonged exposure. **About ***...

European Union’s Proposed Ethanol Ban

**Context:** The European Union (EU) is considering a ban on ethanol-based products after the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) flagged potential carcinogenic risks from prolonged exposure. **About ***...

Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

UPSC Insights SECURE SYNOPSIS : 28 October 2025

**NOTE**: Please remember that following ‘answers’ are NOT ‘model answers’. They are NOT synopsis too if we go by definition of the term. What we are providing is content that both meets demand of the...

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 17 December 2024

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz : 17 December 2024

The Current Affairs Quiz 2024 is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to...

Editorial Analysis: India’s Economic Challenges and Policy Directions

***General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.*** **Introduction to the Economic Context** • **Pre-COVID Ec...

Why is increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP vital for India’s long-term economic strategy? Identify the structural and institutional bottlenecks impeding this growth. Suggest reforms to align manufacturing expansion with the goals of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

> **Topic:** Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. **Topic:** Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial p...

Why is increasing the share of manufacturing in GDP vital for India’s long-term economic strategy? Identify the structural and institutional bottlenecks impeding this growth. Suggest reforms to align manufacturing expansion with the goals of Viksit Bharat by 2047.

> **Topic:** Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. **Topic:** Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial p...