Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

US-Iran conflict intensifies over Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran's 'blackmail' and Trump's 'bullying' jeopardizing global energy and trade.

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

15 Jul, 2026

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

US-Iran conflict intensifies over Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran's 'blackmail' and Trump's 'bullying' jeopardizing global energy and trade.

15 Jul, 2026

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

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

14 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.

14 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.

14 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

14 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Jul, 2026

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

14 Jul, 2026

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

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.

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

14 Jul, 2026

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.

14 Jul, 2026

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

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

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

14 Jul, 2026

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

MoSPI debuts new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track India's crucial services sector output, using 2024-25 as base year.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

India's CPI inflation breaches 4% target after 16 months in June, fueled by soaring food and transport costs.

14 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Land Reforms in India

14 Jul, 2026

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Expert criticizes global reports for ignoring critical gender wealth inequality, stressing asset ownership's vital role in women's economic empowerment and well-being.

14 Jul, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries

13 Jul, 2026

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

Taliban's Agriculture Minister visits India, seeking deeper farm ties in trade, irrigation, and food processing, despite India's non-recognition of the regime.

13 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Jul, 2026

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

India and Canada advance CEPA talks, targeting $50 billion bilateral trade by 2030 amidst recent 8.22% dip.

13 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

13 Jul, 2026

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh braces for severe El Niño impact, facing extreme heatwaves and monsoon deficit, testing disaster preparedness and agricultural resilience.

13 Jul, 2026

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

Oil conundrum, Pg8

India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.

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

13 Jul, 2026

Oil conundrum, Pg8

India's Russian oil imports hit 40% pre-sanction levels, sparking concerns over yuan payments, strategic autonomy, and energy security amid geopolitical risks.

13 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jul, 2026

Insular incentive, Pg8

India's E20 petrol policy faces scrutiny over high costs, water-intensive sugarcane reliance, and consumer burden, despite farmer compensation claims.

13 Jul, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jul, 2026

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

India's booming Global Capability Centers generate $100 billion, employing 2.3 million, yet the nation urgently needs manufacturing growth to absorb its less-skilled workforce.

13 Jul, 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.

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.

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.

13 Jul, 2026

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

PM Modi's Indo-Pacific tour bolsters strategic ties with Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, yet India critically lags in implementing crucial economic and defence agreements.

13 Jul, 2026

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

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

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

13 Jul, 2026

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM Sitharaman directs PSB chiefs to boost foreign currency deposits after RBI lifts FCNR(B) interest cap to counter weakening inflows.

13 Jul, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Investment Models

13 Jul, 2026

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

GIFT City witnesses 80% surge in overseas investments to $1.74 billion, driven by Indian investors diversifying into foreign asset classes.

13 Jul, 2026

Economy

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

New services output index debuts today, Pg17

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

Fuel, weak rains push inflation in June above 4% after 16 months, Pg17

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Why policy needs to focus on gender wealth inequality, Pg12

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

Taliban seek deeper farm ties with India, Pg1

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

India, Canada conclude third round of talks on trade pact, Pg14

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

A.P. and the next El Niño challenge, Pg9

Oil conundrum, Pg8

Oil conundrum, Pg8

​Insular incentive, Pg8

​Insular incentive, Pg8

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

GCC is office success story. Now, focus on factory, Pg8

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

On Indo-Pacific, Delhi must match words, actions, Pg8

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

FM to meet PSB chiefs, review foreign currency deposit drive, Pg11

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

Investors expand overseas portfolio through GIFT City, Pg11

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