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

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

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

2 Jan, 2026

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

2 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

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

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

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12

GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

At Rs 1.79 lakh crore, GST revenue growth back in positive zone in December, Pg12

GST collections rebound in December 2025 with 1.3% growth, signaling tax system resilience post rate cuts.

2 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12

PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

2 Jan, 2026

PFRDA allows banks to set up pension funds to manage NPS, Pg12

PFRDA allows scheduled commercial banks to establish pension funds for NPS management, aiming to boost competition and protect subscriber interests.

2 Jan, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12

RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

2 Jan, 2026

Banking correspondent outlets down 2.3 lakh in FY25: RBI data, Pg12

RBI data reveals sharp decline in banking correspondent outlets, threatening financial inclusion and DBT ecosystem in rural India due to policy shortcomings.

2 Jan, 2026

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3

Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

2 Jan, 2026

Relief package may have set stage for Govt exit from Vodafone Idea, stake sale in works, Pg3

Vodafone Idea's revival: Government considers stake sale after relief package, aims for profitable exit amidst financial struggles.

2 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Railways targets new frontiers amid traffic, freight challenges, Pg12

Indian Railways accelerates infrastructure projects, connects Kashmir and Mizoram, targets freight diversification, and introduces Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2025.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

2 Jan, 2026

Railways targets new frontiers amid traffic, freight challenges, Pg12

Indian Railways accelerates infrastructure projects, connects Kashmir and Mizoram, targets freight diversification, and introduces Vande Bharat sleeper trains by 2025.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Government Budgeting

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

Health Sector Government Budgeting

2 Jan, 2026

Cigarettes to cost 15-40% more from February 1, Pg3

Cigarette prices to surge 15-40% as government hikes GST and excise duties from February 1st, impacting tobacco industry.

2 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Vodafone-Idea gets relief on AGR dues, Pg1

Vodafone Idea receives five-year AGR dues freeze, offering partial relief and protecting government's 49% stake in the struggling telecom firm.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Jan, 2026

Vodafone-Idea gets relief on AGR dues, Pg1

Vodafone Idea receives five-year AGR dues freeze, offering partial relief and protecting government's 49% stake in the struggling telecom firm.

1 Jan, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII

India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

1 Jan, 2026

India’s status as world’s rice leader augurs a water crisis, PgII

India's rice production boom triggers water crisis; unsustainable groundwater depletion threatens agricultural heartlands despite government subsidies and strong monsoons.

1 Jan, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Jan, 2026

Decade after GMR’s ouster, AAI to study Maldives request to run airport, Pg14

Maldives seeks Indian assistance to manage Hanimaadhoo Airport, a decade after GMR's controversial ouster from Male airport project.

1 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Jan, 2026

The U.S. tariff shock, India’s pharma future, Pg10

US tariffs threaten India's pharma exports; India seeks diversification, domestic reforms, and eastern alliances to maintain global pharmacy status.

1 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Jan, 2026

From Jan 1, star ratings must for appliances, Pg4

Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.

1 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting

GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4

India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.

Government Budgeting

1 Jan, 2026

GST cut impact: Fiscal deficit widens on lagging tax collections, Pg4

India's fiscal deficit widens to 62.3% due to GST cuts, lagging tax collections, despite record RBI dividend transfer.

1 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Banks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4

RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

1 Jan, 2026

Banks' gross NPAs likely to improve to 1.9% by FY27, Pg4

RBI stress test projects banks' gross NPAs improving to 1.9% by FY27, even under adverse macroeconomic conditions.

1 Jan, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt freezes Vodafone Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore for 5 years, Pg4

Government approves relief package freezing Vodafone Idea's Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments to ensure viability and protect government stake.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Jan, 2026

Govt freezes Vodafone Idea's AGR dues of Rs 87,695 crore for 5 years, Pg4

Government approves relief package freezing Vodafone Idea's Rs 87,695 crore AGR dues, rescheduling payments to ensure viability and protect government stake.

1 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life