Working to blend isobutanol with diesel after ethanol blending failed
Why is it in News? Relevance : Isobutanol & Ethanol Blending Overview Government Push for Biofuels Isobutanol-Specific Prospects Challenges & Concerns Sugar Production Outlook (ISMA)
India set to be among top five shipbuilding nations by 2047
Why in News Relevance: Basics Overview Government Initiatives Strategic Importance Challenges Way Forward
India resists full crypto framework, fears systemic risks
Why in News Relevance: Basics India’s Policy Dilemma Concerns with Crypto in India Opportunities if Managed Global Comparisons Way Forward
China digs in on ‘rare earth’, commands global market
Rare Earth Elements (REEs) Relevance: GS III (Economy – Minerals & Resources, Critical minerals, Trade & Industrial Policy; Science & Technology – Clean energy tech, EVs, high-tech devices; Security – Strategic minerals, Defence applications; International Relations – India–China trade, MSP, global supply chains) China’s Dominance India’s Position Overview Strategic & Security Dimension Economic Dimension Technological Dimension […]
GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health
Why in News Relevance : GS III (Economy – Tax Policy, Public Health, Nutrition Security, Non-Communicable Disease Prevention). From Basics Comprehensive Overview Positive Aspects of GST 2.0 Public Health Concerns Weakness in Regulatory Ecosystem Policy Corrections Needed Long-Term Implications
GST 2.0 could undermine dietary health
Why in News Relevance : GS III (Economy – Tax Policy, Public Health, Nutrition Security, Non-Communicable Disease Prevention). From Basics Comprehensive Overview Positive Aspects of GST 2.0 Public Health Concerns Weakness in Regulatory Ecosystem Policy Corrections Needed Long-Term Implications
GST Council approves two-rate tax slab effective September 22
Basics Relevance :GS III (Taxation, Inclusive Growth, Economy) + GS II (Federalism & Governance – Centre–State fiscal relations). Key Tax Rate Changes Implications for Economy & Society Fiscal Impact Governance & Policy Significance Challenges & Criticisms Way Forward
Decoding cryptos
Basics Relevance : GS 3(Economy – Digital Currencies , Technology – Block Chain Consensus Mechanisms Other Consensus Mechanisms (Emerging) Key Factors Before Investing in Cryptos Types of Cryptocurrencies Opportunities Risks & Challenges Takeaways
Industrial growth jumps to four-month high of 3.5%
Understanding the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Key Data: July 2025 Why Growth Picked Up in July 2025 Structural Takeaways Implications
E-commerce Exports Policy Debate
E-commerce Export Models Relevance : GS 3(Export-Import) Current Context Stakeholder Positions Opportunities for India Risks & Challenges Global Context Way Forward Key Takeaways