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
India May Become 2nd-Largest Economy by 2038
Understanding PPP & GDP Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) EY Report (Aug 2025) – Key Projections Growth Drivers for India Risks & Challenges Global Implications Key Takeaways
What will be the impact of Google antitrust case?
Background Relevance : GS 3(Competition , Economy) CCI’s Findings (2022) Google’s Defence NCLAT Judgment (March 2024) Why Penalty Was Reduced Current Status (Aug 2025) Implications
U.S. criticism of India for trade with Russia is factual but illogical
Core Development Relevance : GS 3(Economy ) , GS 2(International Relations) Factual Findings vs. Trump’s Claims Hypocrisy & Double Standards Strategic Context Economic Impact Projection Geopolitical Significance
India’s Agricultural Exports on the Rise
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy , Agriculture) Current Performance Key Drivers of Growth Trade Composition Global Market Dynamics Domestic Factors Affecting Exports Trade Surplus Trends Risks Ahead Strategic Implications for India
Russian Oil Discount Narrows for India
Background: Russia’s Oil Discount to India Relevance : GS 3(Energy Security ) Recent Change: Discount Erosion US Tariff Escalation and Link to Russian Oil Current Indian Import Adjustments Economic and Policy Implications Strategic Dimensions Risks and Outlook
Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?
“Goldilocks Economy” Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s “Mini-Goldilocks Moment” – Official & Market View Hidden Fault Lines – Why the Label is Misleading A. Inflation – Headline vs. Reality B. Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages C. Income Inequality D. Fiscal Constraints Macro Picture – Beyond the Headline Core Takeaway