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Economic Development
Economic development refers to the process of improving the economic well-being of a region. It involves increasing wealth, reducing poverty, and enhancing living standards. This can be achieved through various means, such as industrialisation, infrastructure development, and education. In India, economic development has been influenced by historical events, government policies, and cultural factors. Sustainable practices are essential for long-term growth.
India’s recent experience with rare earth magnets and barytes marks the critical importance of managing strategic minerals. China’s export restrictions on rare earth magnets since April 2025 exposed...
November 13, 2025
India is preparing to revise its Deviation Settlement Mechanism (DSM) to enhance grid stability amid its ambitious goal of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030. The Central...
November 13, 2025
India’s food inflation dropped to -2.28 per cent in September 2025, marking the lowest level in 30 months. This decline is expected to continue for the coming months....
November 12, 2025
India’s economic growth in 2025 depends heavily on the vitality of its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These enterprises contribute nearly 30% to the GDP and employ...
November 12, 2025
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on technological change and creative destruction in economic growth....
November 12, 2025
The Government of India has recently constituted the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) to review the salary structure and service conditions of Central government employees. Chaired by retired...
November 12, 2025
India’s landmark Labour Codes, introduced recently, aim to transform the nation’s employment landscape. These reforms seek to replace a fragmented and informal labour system with one that is...
November 11, 2025
India’s economy in late 2025 is navigating a challenging trade environment with the United States. The US has sharply increased tariffs from 25 per cent in April to...
November 11, 2025
Recent data from 2022-23 reveals disparities in monthly per capita consumption expenditure across districts in Uttar Pradesh. A pilot study by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation...
November 11, 2025
Since the demonetisation announcement in November 2016, currency with the public in India has more than doubled. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data shows that currency in...
November 11, 2025
