News Analysis

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

At FTA’s heart, the promise of Global Capacity Centres, Pg6

As the UK and India move closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the article highlights the critical role that Global Capability Centres (GCCs) can play in deepening economic ties, particularly in services, innovation, and digital trade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Cost of promises, Pg6

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, both the ruling NDA and the Opposition are announcing a slew of welfare schemes, reflecting a trend of competitive populism and electoral welfarism, often lacking fiscal and policy coherence.

GS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

Water, energy demand spotlights risk of human-induced quakes

The article highlights the growing incidence of human-induced earthquakes caused by activities such as groundwater extraction, dam construction, mining, and energy extraction.

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