India’s Trade Choices – China vs USA

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India’s Trade Choices – China vs USA {{#GS3# Economy#IndiaChina# IndiaUs}} Why in News? PM Narendra Modi is set to visit Tianjin for the 2025 SCO Summit and will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss closer economic ties. This comes at a time when US tariffs on Indian goods have sharply incre...

SEBI moots ‘regulated venue’ for pre-listing companies

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SEBI moots ‘regulated venue’ for pre-listing companies Why in News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed creating a regulated platform for pre-listing companies to trade their shares, aimed at better price discovery and regulation of the grey market. What is the Grey Market...

India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile.

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Agni-5 Ballistic Missile Test 2025: Key Facts & UPSC Notes Why is it in News? India successfully test-fired the nuclear-capable Agni-5 ballistic missile on August 20, 2025, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The test was conducted by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) under ope...

FTA with EAEU

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FTA with EAEU Why in News? India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This step is significant as it comes at a time when the U.S. is pressuring India to reduce its economic ties with Russia. What is E...

S&P upgrades India’s Rating

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S&P upgrades India’s Rating On 14th August 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded India’s long-term sovereign credit rating from BBB− (lowest investment grade) to BBB, with a stable outlook. This is India’s first upgrade by S&P in 18 years, reflecting improved macroeconomic stability, fiscal consolidatio...