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Implications of Undervaluing Unpaid Care Work on India’s GDP and Minimum Wage Policies /unpaid-care-work-india-gdp-minimum-wage Implications of Undervaluing Unpaid Care Work on India’s GDP and Minimum Wage Policies Introduction Unpaid care work in India refers to non-market activities such as cooking, cleaning, childcare, eldercare, and household management, which though essential for the economy, are neither monetised […]

  The Shift in FDI Towards Short-Term Profit-Seeking Investments and Its Challenge to India’s Long-Term Economic Development The shift in FDI towards short-term, profit-seeking investments poses a major challenge to India’s long-term economic development. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) refers to cross-border investments where an individual or company from one country makes a significant investment of

India as the Voice of the Global South | Strategic Autonomy in Multilateral Forums India as the Voice of the Global South | Strategic Autonomy in Multilateral Forums Introduction India as the voice of the Global South has gained renewed salience, particularly after its G20 Presidency in 2023, when Prime Minister Modi convened the Global

GST Slab Simplification and Inverted Duty Structure Correction: Impact on India’s Manufacturing and Export Competitiveness Introduction On September 2025, during its 56th meeting, the GST Council introduced a sweeping reform—transitioning from four GST slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) into a simplified structure with two principal rates: a Merit Rate of 5% and a Standard Rate

Centralization in Maritime Sector: Critically Analysing India’s Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) Centralization in Maritime Sector: Critically Analysing India’s Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) Centralization in maritime sector has become a defining theme of India’s recent legislative reforms. The Indian Ports Act, 2025, by giving statutory power to the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC), marks

Women Judges in Supreme Court | Judicial Representation and Gender Equality Women Judges in Supreme Court | Judicial Representation and Gender Equality The Supreme Court of India, as the apex constitutional court, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding fundamental rights and constitutional morality. While the Court has often upheld progressive interpretations of gender justice—such as

Urban Noise Pollution in India: A Silent Public Health Crisis Introduction Urban noise pollution in India refers to the excessive or disturbing sound in urban areas that disrupts normal activities, harms health, and reduces quality of life. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies environmental noise as the second largest environmental cause of health problems in

Energy Security in India’s Economic Growth | Post-Pandemic UPSC Essay Introduction Energy security in India’s economic growth refers to the availability of reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy sources to fuel the nation’s development. For India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer (IEA, 2024), energy is the backbone of sustaining high GDP growth in the post-pandemic era.

India’s Strategy to Diversify Energy Imports Explained | Geopolitical & Supply Chain Insights India’s Strategy to Diversify Energy Imports Explained Energy security is increasingly intertwined with national security, foreign policy, and economic stability. India’s strategy to diversify energy imports is critical as the country imports over 85% of its crude oil and more than 50%

India’s Demographic Dividend at Risk? Key Factors & Policy Interventions India’s Demographic Dividend at Risk? Key Factors & Policy Interventions India’s Demographic Dividend refers to the potential economic growth from a favorable age structure, where the working-age population exceeds dependents. India, with over 800 million people below 35 (UNFPA, 2023), is often seen as being