Scientific Breakthrough in Cell Biology
Agricultural & Economic Significance Relevance : GS 3(Economy , Agriculture) Scientific Breakthrough in Cell Biology Implications for Cloning & Genetics Experimental Origin of the Discovery Fungal Reproduction Context Open Research Questions Wider Biological Significance
Inflation falls but not unemployment
Relevance: GS 3(Indian Economy) Growth and Employment Link Agriculture’s Role in Lowering Inflation Limits of Monetary Policy Econometric Evidence Expectations & Central Bank Credibility Conclusion: Rethinking Macroeconomic Assessment
Expansionary policies in a slowing economy
Context:India is currently pursuing both expansionary fiscal and monetary policies to boost growth amid signs of slowing demand and rising unemployment. While inflation is low, questions arise about coordination and long-term sustainability of this approach. Relevance: GS 3 ( Indian Economy, Monetary & Fiscal Policy, Growth & Inflation) Conclusion:
India FDI slid 1.8% in 2024, share in capital formation declining
FDI Inflows Declining Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Shrinking Role of FDI in Capital Formation FDI Stock Relative to GDP Domestic Capital Formation Still Strong Implications for Policy and Economy Contextual Significance
Reserve Bank issues project finance directions to banks
What Has the RBI Done? Relevance : GS 3(Banaking ) Revised Provisioning Requirements Operational Stage Relief Stress Resolution Framework Introduced Rationalisation of DCCO Extensions Increased Flexibility to Lenders Why This Matters Implications
Why are oil prices rising amid Iran-Israel war?
Context & Trigger Relevance : GS 3(Energy , Economy) Role of the Strait of Hormuz Global Impact of Closure Threats Global Supply Outlook Is Iran’s Production a Factor? India’s Exposure & Preparedness Economic Implications for India Strategic Takeaways Conclusion
Just 70% of IPOs listed at a premium in CY2025
Key Highlights & Market Trends Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Performance of Newly Listed Companies (CY2025) Fall in Listing Gains Factors Behind Weak IPO Performance Decline in IPO Activity
Why have special economic zones rules been relaxed?
Why Are Semiconductors Important? Relevance : GS 3(Economy) Why Were SEZ Rules Relaxed? Key Relaxations in SEZ Rules (June 2024) Impact So Far Strategic Significance for India Conclusion
Retail inflation eases to six-year low
Headline Trend: Retail Inflation at 6-Year Low Relevance : GS 3 (Inflations) Food Inflation Drives Decline RBI Policy Implication Economic Implications Broader Economic Context
Foreign investors shift money out of Delhi to ‘promising’ Maharashtra
FDI Trend Overview (2015–2025) Relevance : GS 3(FDI) Declining Share of Delhi Maharashtra’s Rise as FDI Magnet Karnataka’s Consistent Performance Gujarat’s Steady Improvement Tamil Nadu’s Decline Expert Insight: “Flight to Quality” Implications for India