Asmatwali Background The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, is one of India’s largest trading partner blocs. In FY 2024-25, bilateral trade touched USD 178.56 billion (exports of USD 56.87 billion and…
Affordable childcare is increasingly recognised as a prerequisite for women's economic empowerment and higher female labour force participation.
The Green Credit Programme (GCP) represents one of India's most recent attempts to create market-based incentives for environmental conservation and restoration. Announced in the Union Budget 2023–24 and subsequently notified through the Green Credit Rules of 2023 under the Environment (Protection) Act on 12 October 2023.
India’s merchandise exports were at their highest level ever recorded; the growth in each segment was widespread and included almost all segments of the economy. However, the trade deficit widened by $3.7 billion over last year’s figure of $6.8 billion to reach $10.5 billion.
In light of the India-UK Vision 2035 and the pivotal role of critical technologies in the evolving global order, the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) was launched on 24 July 2024 as a bilateral strategic initiative between India and the United Kingdom. The initiative was officially launched by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to India on behalf of the UK Prime Minister.
In modern times, Air defence has emerged as an important part of the national security of India. Air defence is no longer just about keeping enemy aircraft out of the airspace but has grown in scope in the wake of the evolution of warfare and the widespread adoption of modern missile systems, drone warfare, electronic warfare and cyber warfare.
Agriculture remains the prime pulse of the Indian economy, forming the foundation of India's socio-economic development. The Agriculture and Allied Sector accounts for around 18% of the total Gross Value Added (GVA) [as per the new GDP series with the base year 2022-23] and employs ~ 46% of the workforce.