Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

MSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13

MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

27 Dec, 2025

MSMEs seek better credit access, protection from tariff shocks, exchange rate risks, Pg13

MSMEs urge Finance Ministry for enhanced credit access, tariff shock protection, and GST simplification in upcoming Union Budget 2026-27.

27 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India moves towards unlocking nuclear energy. The hard work begins now, Pg11

India's SHANTI Act reforms nuclear sector, inviting private investment but key regulatory and pricing uncertainties need addressing for success.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Dec, 2025

India moves towards unlocking nuclear energy. The hard work begins now, Pg11

India's SHANTI Act reforms nuclear sector, inviting private investment but key regulatory and pricing uncertainties need addressing for success.

27 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Something about the price of petrol doesn't add up, Pg10

Ethanol blending in petrol necessitates transparent pricing: GST, VAT impact unclear, hindering cost evaluation and fiscal accountability.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Dec, 2025

Something about the price of petrol doesn't add up, Pg10

Ethanol blending in petrol necessitates transparent pricing: GST, VAT impact unclear, hindering cost evaluation and fiscal accountability.

27 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Tepid foreign investor interest is worrying, Pg10

Foreign investors pull out record $18 billion from Indian markets amidst declining FDI, raising concerns about economic growth prospects.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

27 Dec, 2025

Tepid foreign investor interest is worrying, Pg10

Foreign investors pull out record $18 billion from Indian markets amidst declining FDI, raising concerns about economic growth prospects.

27 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Investment Models

Health care does not need the PPP route, Pg8

Andhra Pradesh's PPP model for medical colleges faces criticism over privatization concerns, equitable access, and potential risks to public health system.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Investment Models

27 Dec, 2025

Health care does not need the PPP route, Pg8

Andhra Pradesh's PPP model for medical colleges faces criticism over privatization concerns, equitable access, and potential risks to public health system.

27 Dec, 2025

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

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela, Pg10

U.S. escalates naval actions against Venezuela, seizing oil tankers amidst sanctions and geopolitical tensions over subsidized oil trade.

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

26 Dec, 2025

U.S. naval moves against Venezuela, Pg10

U.S. escalates naval actions against Venezuela, seizing oil tankers amidst sanctions and geopolitical tensions over subsidized oil trade.

26 Dec, 2025

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

Fragile attractiveness, Pg8

US Tariffs Trigger FDI Exodus: India's Investment Fragility Exposed, corporate tax rate cuts failed to bolster confidence.

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

26 Dec, 2025

Fragile attractiveness, Pg8

US Tariffs Trigger FDI Exodus: India's Investment Fragility Exposed, corporate tax rate cuts failed to bolster confidence.

26 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Dec, 2025

The good news is, lower-income states are catching up, Pg8

Lower-income states like UP, Rajasthan, and Bihar exhibit faster growth post-pandemic due to increased public capital expenditure.

26 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

26 Dec, 2025

Native-language AI gains ground in startup hirings, Pg15

Startups leverage native-language AI for inclusive hiring, bridging language gaps and accelerating recruitment in diverse talent pools.

26 Dec, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1st flight lands at Navi Mumbai airport as commercial ops begin, Pg12

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commences commercial operations with IndiGo flight, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Dec, 2025

1st flight lands at Navi Mumbai airport as commercial ops begin, Pg12

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) commences commercial operations with IndiGo flight, easing congestion at Mumbai's existing airport.

26 Dec, 2025

Industrial Revolution Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Economists debate 'Dutch Disease' impact on India's manufacturing lag, citing high public sector wages and technological stagnation.

Industrial Revolution Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Dec, 2025

Why manufacturing has lagged in India, Pg12

Economists debate 'Dutch Disease' impact on India's manufacturing lag, citing high public sector wages and technological stagnation.

25 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Dec, 2025

What is the Bureau of Port Security and its role?, Pg12

Centre establishes Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under Merchant Shipping Act 2025 to enhance maritime security and address emerging threats.

25 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Dec, 2025

Magnetic moment, Pg10

India's ₹7,280-crore scheme focuses on rare earth magnets to boost EV, wind energy manufacturing and reduce import dependence.

25 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

Inclusive Growth Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

25 Dec, 2025

The deliberate unmaking of India’s ‘right to work’, Pg10

Government repeals MGNREGA, replacing it with VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, shifting from demand-driven to supply-driven employment framework, raising concerns over rural livelihoods.

25 Dec, 2025

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