Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1

Environment Ministry rejects NHPC's plea to mortgage forest land for Subansiri hydel project amid 300% cost surge.

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

10 Dec, 2025

To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1

Environment Ministry rejects NHPC's plea to mortgage forest land for Subansiri hydel project amid 300% cost surge.

10 Dec, 2025

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

How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII

DGCA's new aviation safety rules prioritize human physiology, mandating longer rest periods and limiting night flights to minimize pilot fatigue.

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

9 Dec, 2025

How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII

DGCA's new aviation safety rules prioritize human physiology, mandating longer rest periods and limiting night flights to minimize pilot fatigue.

9 Dec, 2025

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Space Technology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Dec, 2025

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.

9 Dec, 2025

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.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.

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.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

9 Dec, 2025

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

India-Russia summit strengthens ties amidst Ukraine war, focusing on trade, energy, and geopolitical alignment, signalling confidence in bilateral relations.

9 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

9 Dec, 2025

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

Rajya Sabha debates National Security Cess Bill, opposition questions revenue allocation to states, citing federalism concerns and health as state subject.

9 Dec, 2025

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

RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14

RBI to conduct $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on December 16 to manage liquidity.

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

9 Dec, 2025

RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14

RBI to conduct $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction on December 16 to manage liquidity.

9 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14

Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

9 Dec, 2025

ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14

Government to notify new ITR forms based on Income Tax Act, 2025, before FY28 for simplified tax compliance.

9 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

9 Dec, 2025

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

Tata and Intel collaborate to boost semiconductor manufacturing and AI PC solutions in India, targeting a top-five global market position by 2030.

9 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11

Power sector reforms urged: Competition, not bailouts, needed to fix discom debt crisis and inefficiency, says expert.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

9 Dec, 2025

In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11

Power sector reforms urged: Competition, not bailouts, needed to fix discom debt crisis and inefficiency, says expert.

9 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

9 Dec, 2025

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Rabi crop sowing surges, promising food inflation relief, but farm income deflation raises concerns about agricultural reforms and long-term investment.

9 Dec, 2025

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

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.

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

8 Dec, 2025

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

Defence Minister inaugurates ₹5,000 crore border infrastructure projects, including Shyok Tunnel, enhancing connectivity and security across strategic regions.

8 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6

Aviation safety jeopardized as DGCA relaxes flight duty rules under pressure, prioritizing airline interests over passenger safety, raising serious governance concerns.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Dec, 2025

A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6

Aviation safety jeopardized as DGCA relaxes flight duty rules under pressure, prioritizing airline interests over passenger safety, raising serious governance concerns.

8 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5

Rajnath Singh inaugurates strategically crucial Shyok Tunnel enhancing military mobility near LAC amid ongoing border tensions with China.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Dec, 2025

Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5

Rajnath Singh inaugurates strategically crucial Shyok Tunnel enhancing military mobility near LAC amid ongoing border tensions with China.

8 Dec, 2025

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

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.

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

8 Dec, 2025

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

IndiGo faces DGCA scrutiny over flight disruptions amidst pilot shortage; board's preparedness questioned regarding new Flight Duty Time Limitations.

8 Dec, 2025

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

Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16

Rupee's depreciation driven by dwindling capital inflows, not current account deficit, raising concerns despite strong GDP growth.

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

8 Dec, 2025

Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16

Rupee's depreciation driven by dwindling capital inflows, not current account deficit, raising concerns despite strong GDP growth.

8 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13

India-US trade deal uncertainty jeopardizes $2 billion apparel orders, threatening jobs as negotiations stall and tariffs loom.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Dec, 2025

India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13

India-US trade deal uncertainty jeopardizes $2 billion apparel orders, threatening jobs as negotiations stall and tariffs loom.

8 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11

RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

8 Dec, 2025

RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11

RBI cuts interest rates amid growth, inflation dynamics, and global uncertainties, projecting 7.5% GDP growth for FY26.

8 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11

South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

8 Dec, 2025

South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11

South Asian nations propose regional climate body (SACCC) to combat climate change impacts, pooling resources and knowledge for resilience.

8 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Rupee at 90: a market meltdown or a calculated policy pivot by RBI?, Pg14

Rupee breaches ₹90 mark amidst sliding exports, surging imports, and FPI flight; RBI reduces market intervention, adopting managed-float policy.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

7 Dec, 2025

Rupee at 90: a market meltdown or a calculated policy pivot by RBI?, Pg14

Rupee breaches ₹90 mark amidst sliding exports, surging imports, and FPI flight; RBI reduces market intervention, adopting managed-float policy.

7 Dec, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Multispecies grasslands yield more with less nitrogen, Pg13

Multispecies grasslands boost yields, reduce nitrogen fertilizer needs, offering sustainable livestock feed solutions, especially in warmer temperate regions.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Dec, 2025

Multispecies grasslands yield more with less nitrogen, Pg13

Multispecies grasslands boost yields, reduce nitrogen fertilizer needs, offering sustainable livestock feed solutions, especially in warmer temperate regions.

7 Dec, 2025

Economy

To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1

To fund hydel project, NHPC proposed its forest land assets as collateral, Govt said no (Environment Ministry red-flagged move; project on Arunachal-Assam border faces 300% cost escalation), Pg1

How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII

How new DGCA rules put human limits at centre of air safety, PgII

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

The real story of the India-Russia summit, Pg8

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

National security cess: RS Opp MPs seek clarity on allocation to states, Pg7

RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14

RBI's USD/INR swap auction of $5 bn on Dec 16, Pg14

ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14

ITR forms to be notified prior to FY28: Govt, Pg14

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

Tata, Intel sign deal to explore chip packaging in India, Pg14

In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11

In power sector, more players is the answer, not bailouts, Pg11

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Food inflation dips but that isn't enough, Pg10

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

Rajnath unveils border infrastructure projects, Pg12

A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6

A black Friday for aviation safety in India, Pg6

Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5

Rajnath inaugurates Shyok Tunnel in eastern Ladakh, 124 other strategic border projects, Pg5

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

Question mark over role of IndiGo high-profile board, its risk committee in run-up to crisis, Pg1

Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16

Why the rupee has a capital account problem, Pg16

India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13

India-US deal uncertainty puts over $2-bn apparel orders, jobs at risk, Pg13

RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11

RBI's interest cut supports growth, amid uncertainties, Pg11

South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11

South Asia needs climate solidarity, Pg11

Rupee at 90: a market meltdown or a calculated policy pivot by RBI?, Pg14

Rupee at 90: a market meltdown or a calculated policy pivot by RBI?, Pg14

Multispecies grasslands yield more with less nitrogen, Pg13

Multispecies grasslands yield more with less nitrogen, Pg13

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