The notes on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) at 10 Years have been prepared after a comprehensive review of the these five newspaper articles
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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016, has completed ten years of implementation. Given its transformative impact on India's financial and corporate sectors, IBC is a highly important and probable topic for the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination 2026.
📊 Daily Newspaper Analysis for IES 2027
Today's analysis of "Poverty, a Persistent Concern" explores one of the most important debates in development economics: the difference between poverty reduction and poverty eradication.
🔍 Key Insights for IES Aspirants:
✅ Official estimates suggest poverty has fallen sharply in recent years.
✅ Yet, when adjusted for contemporary consumption patterns, nearly 26.8% of Indians (374 million people) may still live below the poverty line.
✅ Poverty remains heavily concentrated in a few states, with 80% of India's poor residing in just 10 states.
✅ The deepest pockets of deprivation continue to be found in regions dependent on subsistence agriculture and mineral-based economies.
✅ Sustainable poverty reduction requires more than welfare transfers—it demands human capital development, productive employment, agricultural transformation, and region-specific interventions.
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Today's analysis of "Poverty, a Persistent Concern" explores one of the most important debates in development economics: the difference between poverty reduction and poverty eradication.
🔍 Key Insights for IES Aspirants:
✅ Official estimates suggest poverty has fallen sharply in recent years.
✅ Yet, when adjusted for contemporary consumption patterns, nearly 26.8% of Indians (374 million people) may still live below the poverty line.
✅ Poverty remains heavily concentrated in a few states, with 80% of India's poor residing in just 10 states.
✅ The deepest pockets of deprivation continue to be found in regions dependent on subsistence agriculture and mineral-based economies.
✅ Sustainable poverty reduction requires more than welfare transfers—it demands human capital development, productive employment, agricultural transformation, and region-specific interventions.
At RK Economics, we help aspirants move beyond facts and figures to develop the analytical depth required for the Indian Economic Service Examination.
📌 Save this post for revision.
📤 Share it with a fellow economics aspirant.
📚 Follow RK Economics for daily newspaper analysis designed exclusively for IES preparation.
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You're not alone.
Many aspirants struggle with:
▪️ The vast Economics syllabus
▪️ UPSC-style answer writing
▪️ Lack of a clear preparation roadmap
▪️ Inconsistent study routines
▪️ Doubts about self-study
▪️ Fear that academic marks will hold them back
▪️ Uncertainty about the IES exam process
The truth is, cracking the Indian Economic Service (IES) exam is not just about studying harder—it's about studying with the right strategy, guidance, and direction.
🎯 Our FREE IES Orientation Programme is designed to help you:
✅ Understand the right mindset for the IES exam
✅ Get clarity on the syllabus and preparation strategy
✅ Learn the right approach to answer writing
✅ Avoid common mistakes aspirants make
✅ Build a realistic roadmap towards success
Whether you're just starting out or already preparing, this session can help you move forward with confidence.
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📈 India’s Startup Revolution: A Decade of Transformation (2016–2025) 🇮🇳🚀
When the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, India had just a few hundred recognised startups. Less than a decade later, the country has emerged as one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems.
🔹 Key Highlights from the Startup India Journey
✅ DPIIT-recognised startups increased from 288 in 2016 to over 2 lakh in 2025.
✅ India’s startup ecosystem expanded beyond metros:
• Tier-1 cities accounted for 65% of startups in 2016
• By 2025, Tier-3 cities contributed 71% of new startups, showcasing deeper regional entrepreneurship.
✅ Startup funding ecosystem witnessed remarkable growth:
• Funded startups increased from 2,000 in 2016 to 75,000 in 2025.
✅ India’s startup founders are predominantly young:
• Around two-thirds of founders are below 40 years of age.
• Women entrepreneurs are growing rapidly, with a 20% CAGR, higher than that of male founders.
🔹 What Made This Growth Possible?
📌 Supportive government policies
📌 Digital transformation and technology adoption
📌 Expanding venture capital ecosystem
📌 Growing entrepreneurial culture across India
📌 Rise of innovation-driven businesses
When the Startup India initiative was launched in 2016, India had just a few hundred recognised startups. Less than a decade later, the country has emerged as one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems.
🔹 Key Highlights from the Startup India Journey
✅ DPIIT-recognised startups increased from 288 in 2016 to over 2 lakh in 2025.
✅ India’s startup ecosystem expanded beyond metros:
• Tier-1 cities accounted for 65% of startups in 2016
• By 2025, Tier-3 cities contributed 71% of new startups, showcasing deeper regional entrepreneurship.
✅ Startup funding ecosystem witnessed remarkable growth:
• Funded startups increased from 2,000 in 2016 to 75,000 in 2025.
✅ India’s startup founders are predominantly young:
• Around two-thirds of founders are below 40 years of age.
• Women entrepreneurs are growing rapidly, with a 20% CAGR, higher than that of male founders.
🔹 What Made This Growth Possible?
📌 Supportive government policies
📌 Digital transformation and technology adoption
📌 Expanding venture capital ecosystem
📌 Growing entrepreneurial culture across India
📌 Rise of innovation-driven businesses
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