Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian exporters navigate US tariffs by diversifying into new markets and leveraging existing alliances, boosting overall export growth.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

6 Jan, 2026

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian exporters navigate US tariffs by diversifying into new markets and leveraging existing alliances, boosting overall export growth.

6 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Air India crash investigation exposes lapses in transparency, safety protocols, and international cooperation, raising serious questions about India's aviation credibility.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

6 Jan, 2026

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Air India crash investigation exposes lapses in transparency, safety protocols, and international cooperation, raising serious questions about India's aviation credibility.

6 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Despite political strains, US-India ties thrive through defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, exemplified by agreements and strategic initiatives.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

6 Jan, 2026

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

Despite political strains, US-India ties thrive through defence, technology, and institutional cooperation, exemplified by agreements and strategic initiatives.

6 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

RBI empowers Delhi government with direct market borrowing access, ending reliance on costly NSSF loans for capital expenditure.

6 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

6 Jan, 2026

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

MGNREGA's impact varies across states due to funding gaps and administrative issues, hindering its effectiveness as a safety net.

6 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's cut Russian oil: Senator; Trump says Modi knew 'I was not happy' ('CAN RAISE TARIFFS QUICKLY'), Pg1

US pressures India over Russian oil imports, hints at tariff hikes; Venezuela's oil sector revival could diversify India's crude sources.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Jan, 2026

India's cut Russian oil: Senator; Trump says Modi knew 'I was not happy' ('CAN RAISE TARIFFS QUICKLY'), Pg1

US pressures India over Russian oil imports, hints at tariff hikes; Venezuela's oil sector revival could diversify India's crude sources.

6 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge amidst US tariff tensions, highlighting complex geopolitical balancing act in energy procurement.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jan, 2026

India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge amidst US tariff tensions, highlighting complex geopolitical balancing act in energy procurement.

5 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

5 Jan, 2026

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

Union Minister defends 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee' bill, slams MGNREGA for corruption, and unveils 184 climate-resilient seed varieties.

5 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Disaster and Disaster Management

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Disaster and Disaster Management

5 Jan, 2026

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India faces annual GDP loss of 0.4% due to increasing natural disasters, ranking second highest in World Risk Index.

5 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues

5 Jan, 2026

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Article highlights the unrecognized emotional and mental labour of women, advocating for policy inclusion and structural changes for gender equality.

5 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9

Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jan, 2026

Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9

Trump aims to revive Venezuela's oil sector, potentially reshaping global oil dynamics and impacting India's energy security.

5 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8

India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

5 Jan, 2026

US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8

India's seafood exports surge 16% despite US tariffs, driven by increased demand from Vietnam, China, and Belgium.

5 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

Chouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7

India overtakes China as world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25, says Agriculture Minister.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

5 Jan, 2026

Chouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7

India overtakes China as world's largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output in 2024-25, says Agriculture Minister.

5 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Jan, 2026

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.

5 Jan, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jan, 2026

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

States' fiscal deficit, welfare schemes, and capital spending are analyzed, highlighting the role of central government loans and Finance Commission recommendations.

5 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Jan, 2026

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

Rising fiscal deficits and debt levels threaten states' financial stability, potentially crowding out private investment and hindering economic growth by 2026.

5 Jan, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Investment Models

A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10

Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Investment Models

5 Jan, 2026

A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10

Beed farmers' income surges tenfold via Krishikul initiative, showcasing potential for nationwide agricultural transformation through fruit crop diversification.

5 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12

Government advances airport privatization with 11 airports up for bids by March 2026, aiming to boost infrastructure investment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

4 Jan, 2026

Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12

Government advances airport privatization with 11 airports up for bids by March 2026, aiming to boost infrastructure investment.

4 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

4 Jan, 2026

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

I&B Ministry establishes Live Events Development Cell (LEDC) to boost concert economy, tourism, and employment, targeting 18% CAGR by 2030.

4 Jan, 2026

Economy

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

Indian aviation safety, its dangerous credibility deficit, Pg8

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

The parallel track that keeps U.S.-India ties going, Pg8

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

‘New era of fiscal prudence’: Delhi can now get loans from open market, Pg4

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

To make the new law work, evaluate MGNREGA honestly, Pg12

India's cut Russian oil: Senator; Trump says Modi knew 'I was not happy' ('CAN RAISE TARIFFS QUICKLY'), Pg1

India's cut Russian oil: Senator; Trump says Modi knew 'I was not happy' ('CAN RAISE TARIFFS QUICKLY'), Pg1

India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1

India’s Russian oil imports at six-month high in November, Pg1

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

MGNREGA is synonymous with corruption: Chouhan, Pg11

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

India loses 0.4% of its GDP every year to natural disasters, Pg7

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

The struggle to count women’s labour, Pg7

Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9

Trump's plans to revive Venezuela oil sector will take years, cost billions, Pg9

US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8

US tariff high, India’s seafood exports to other nations up 16%, Pg8

Chouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7

Chouhan: India has surpassed China, is now world's largest rice producer, Pg7

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

Going forward, much depends on states' room for spending, Pg10

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

For Centre & state finances, a reckoning, Pg10

A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10

A lesson from Beed in raising farmers' incomes, Pg10

Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12

Which are the airports being privatised?, Pg12

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

Live Events Development Cell to support expansion of ‘concert economy’, boosting tourism and employment, Pg9

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