Category: Economy

  • Gig Workers in India: Karnataka’s Digital Grievance Portal Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Gig economy, labour laws, social securityMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — Governance, Economy, Labour Reforms Why in News? Karnataka government has introduced a digital grievance redressal system for gig workers, marking a major step in formalising and protecting platform-based labour. What is the Gig Economy? ➤ Work…

  • Indonesia’s Biofuel Push: Why Cooking Oil Prices May Rise in India

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Biofuel, palm oil, biodiesel (B50)Mains: GS Paper 3 — Economy, Agriculture, Energy Security Why in News? Indonesia’s expansion of palm oil-based biodiesel blending (B50 programme) is expected to reduce global supply of palm oil, potentially increasing cooking oil prices in India. What is the B50 Biofuel Programme? ➤…

  • UAE Exits OPEC: Impact on Global Oil Markets and India Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: OPEC, oil production, crude oil marketsMains: GS Paper 2 & 3 — International Relations, Energy Security, Economy Why in News? The United Arab Emirates has announced that it will exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, citing disagreements over production limits and strategic energy priorities. What is…

  • Where Fossil Fuel Shocks Hurt India’s Farms: Energy-Agriculture Link Explained

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Green Revolution, fertilisers, fossil fuels, MSPMains: GS Paper 3 — Agriculture, Economy, Energy Security Why in News? Recent analysis highlights how fluctuations in global fossil fuel prices are directly affecting Indian agriculture, especially through rising costs of fertilisers, irrigation, and mechanisation. How Agriculture Depends on Fossil Fuels Indian…

  • Deunionisation in India: Has the Decline of Trade Unions Hurt Workers?

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Trade unions, labour codes, informal sectorMains: GS Paper 2 — Labour Rights, Social JusticeGS Paper 3: Economy, Employment, Industrial RelationsEssay/Ethics: Workers’ rights vs economic reforms Why in News? A debate examines whether the decline of trade unions in India has negatively affected workers’ rights, wages, and working conditions…

  • Energy Diversification in India: Three Key Pathways for a Secure Energy Future

    Energy Diversification in India: Three Key Pathways for a Secure Energy Future

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Natural gas, biomass energy, LNG, energy mixMains: GS Paper 3 — Energy Security, Infrastructure, Economy Why in News? An editorial highlights the need for India to diversify its energy mix amid global uncertainties such as disruptions in oil supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Why Energy Diversification…

  • Global Shift to Clean Energy: Fossil Fuel Power Declines as India Leads Growth

    Global Shift to Clean Energy: Fossil Fuel Power Declines as India Leads Growth

    Important for: UPSC, Haryana HCS, Punjab PCSPrelims: Renewable energy, fossil fuels, Ember reportMains: GS Paper 3 — Environment, Energy, Climate Change Why in News? A recent report by Ember highlighted that global fossil fuel-based electricity generation declined, driven largely by India and China’s increasing adoption of clean energy. Key Findings of the Report Why is…

  • India Needs a Thali Index 

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Poverty estimates in IndiaMains: General Studies Paper – 3 :- Food security , public distribution system , agricultural prices , Economic development issues , Context: -Thali Index shows real hunger, urging a shift from calorie-based to practical, food-based poverty measures in India. Poverty Estimates in India Thali Index – A…

  • Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding.Mains: General Studies Paper-1&3 : Effectiveness in Addressing Water Scarcity , silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride into suitable clouds. Context: The Delhi government is considering artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution and has partnered with IIT Kanpur to explore…

  • World Heritage Day 2025: Preserving the Past for the Future

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: World Heritage Day . Mains: General Studies Paper – 1,2&3 : Disaster Preparedness and Cultural Heritage . Theme of 2025: “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts.” Role of International Organizations (UNESCO, ICOMOS) , Digital Documentation of Heritage Context- World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for…

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