Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12

India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.

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

4 Dec, 2025

To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12

India unveils ambitious seven-point climate action plan, targeting 65% emission intensity reduction by 2035 and 80% renewable energy.

4 Dec, 2025

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

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

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

4 Dec, 2025

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Lok Sabha passes Central Excise (Amendment) Bill on tobacco, ensuring states receive 41% share from divisible pool.

4 Dec, 2025

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

Re crosses 90-mark against dollar on uncertainty in deal with US, FPI outflow, Pg3

Rupee plummets to all-time low of 90.19 against dollar amid FPI outflows and US trade deal uncertainty.

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

4 Dec, 2025

Re crosses 90-mark against dollar on uncertainty in deal with US, FPI outflow, Pg3

Rupee plummets to all-time low of 90.19 against dollar amid FPI outflows and US trade deal uncertainty.

4 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

3 Dec, 2025

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

PM Internship Scheme faces challenges as only 20% accept offers, raising concerns about youth engagement and scheme effectiveness.

3 Dec, 2025

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

Speed bumps ahead, Pg6

IIP growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025, raising concerns about economic slowdown in Q3.

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

3 Dec, 2025

Speed bumps ahead, Pg6

IIP growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025, raising concerns about economic slowdown in Q3.

3 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17

ADB approves $650 million loan to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming to power 10 million Indian households by 2027.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Dec, 2025

ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17

ADB approves $650 million loan to boost rooftop solar adoption, aiming to power 10 million Indian households by 2027.

3 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17

India advocates global cooperation on digital economy taxation, crypto assets, and timely tax information exchange at the 18th Global Forum Plenary.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

3 Dec, 2025

India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17

India advocates global cooperation on digital economy taxation, crypto assets, and timely tax information exchange at the 18th Global Forum Plenary.

3 Dec, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

3 Dec, 2025

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

India's green transition to net-zero by 2070 hinges on domestic policy reforms and private capital, not just external aid.

3 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Government introduces Central Excise (Amendment) Bill and Health Security Cess Bill to maintain revenue from tobacco and pan masala.

2 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Can India become self-reliant in REE production?, Pg8

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme for domestic rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing amid China's export restrictions to boost self-reliance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

2 Dec, 2025

Can India become self-reliant in REE production?, Pg8

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme for domestic rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing amid China's export restrictions to boost self-reliance.

2 Dec, 2025

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

Cautious optimism, Pg6

India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, exceeding estimates, fueled by manufacturing and services, but trade deficit raises concerns about sustainability.

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

2 Dec, 2025

Cautious optimism, Pg6

India's Q2 GDP surges to 8.2%, exceeding estimates, fueled by manufacturing and services, but trade deficit raises concerns about sustainability.

2 Dec, 2025

Government Budgeting

GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1

GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.

Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1

GST collections hit year-low at ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, with a marginal 0.7% year-on-year growth.

2 Dec, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IIP in October slips to a 14-month low, Pg1

India's industrial production growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025 due to electricity and consumer goods contraction.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 Dec, 2025

IIP in October slips to a 14-month low, Pg1

India's industrial production growth hits 14-month low at 0.4% in October 2025 due to electricity and consumer goods contraction.

2 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Lok Sabha approves Manipur GST Bill 2025, enabling GST 2.0 reforms; FM introduces bills for tobacco levy and pan masala cess.

2 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.

Parliament and State Legislatures Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

2 Dec, 2025

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Insurance sector poised for major overhaul as government proposes 100% FDI, composite licensing, and eased entry norms.

2 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Govt's China counter: Push for RE magnets, Pg12

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing reliance on China amid rising demand.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Dec, 2025

Govt's China counter: Push for RE magnets, Pg12

India approves ₹7,280-crore scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing reliance on China amid rising demand.

2 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

2 Dec, 2025

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Article analyzes the trends in fiscal space of states, Centre-state financial relations, and recommendations for the 16th Finance Commission.

2 Dec, 2025

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

Rupee has fallen and that is not a bad thing, Pg10

Rupee depreciation against major currencies boosts exports, mitigates China's import threat amid record trade deficit, says RBI data.

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

2 Dec, 2025

Rupee has fallen and that is not a bad thing, Pg10

Rupee depreciation against major currencies boosts exports, mitigates China's import threat amid record trade deficit, says RBI data.

2 Dec, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India, Pg9

India witnesses alarming surge in electricity-related fatalities; distribution networks and public negligence major causes, reveals report.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Dec, 2025

Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India, Pg9

India witnesses alarming surge in electricity-related fatalities; distribution networks and public negligence major causes, reveals report.

1 Dec, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India needs research pipelines, Pg9

Article emphasizes the need for predictable private research pipelines linked to academic institutions to boost India's economic growth and self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

1 Dec, 2025

India needs research pipelines, Pg9

Article emphasizes the need for predictable private research pipelines linked to academic institutions to boost India's economic growth and self-reliance.

1 Dec, 2025

Economy

To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12

To scale up our climate ambition, a seven-point plan, Pg12

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

FM: Tobacco excise duty will be shared with states, Pg10

Re crosses 90-mark against dollar on uncertainty in deal with US, FPI outflow, Pg3

Re crosses 90-mark against dollar on uncertainty in deal with US, FPI outflow, Pg3

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

Only 20% of candidates accepted PM Internship Scheme offers: data, Pg11

​Speed bumps ahead, Pg6

​Speed bumps ahead, Pg6

ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17

ADB okays $650 mn loan for rooftop solar, Pg17

India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17

India pitches for timely tax info exchange, Pg17

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

For green transition, India can fall back on itself, Pg13

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Govt. moves Bills for pan masala, tobacco levies, Pg10

Can India become self-reliant in REE production?, Pg8

Can India become self-reliant in REE production?, Pg8

Cautious optimism, Pg6

Cautious optimism, Pg6

GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1

GST mop-up slips to ₹1.7 lakh crore in November, Pg1

IIP in October slips to a 14-month low, Pg1

IIP in October slips to a 14-month low, Pg1

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

LS passes Manipur GST Bill, FM moves Bills for tobacco levy, pan masala cess, Pg6

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Big reset for insurance sector as govt readies sweeping reform Bill, Pg13

Govt's China counter: Push for RE magnets, Pg12

Govt's China counter: Push for RE magnets, Pg12

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Give states their fair share, protect their fiscal space, Pg10

Rupee has fallen and that is not a bad thing, Pg10

Rupee has fallen and that is not a bad thing, Pg10

Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India, Pg9

Steady rise in electricity-related fatality rates in India, Pg9

India needs research pipelines, Pg9

India needs research pipelines, Pg9

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