Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties, Pg6

RBI eases INR lending to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka; aims to boost trade, investment, and strengthen economic ties.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Oct, 2025

Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties, Pg6

RBI eases INR lending to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka; aims to boost trade, investment, and strengthen economic ties.

27 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Oct, 2025

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India's largest 2000-MW Subansiri hydropower project begins test run after environmental concerns, aiming for self-reliant energy future.

26 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ direct exposure to capital markets and acquisition financing to curb systemic risks and ensure prudent lending practices.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Oct, 2025

RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ direct exposure to capital markets and acquisition financing to curb systemic risks and ensure prudent lending practices.

25 Oct, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Soybean farmers in Madhya Pradesh face crisis due to low yields, falling prices, and potential US imports, threatening livelihoods.

25 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over inflated benefits, structural flaws, and environmental costs, questioning its viability and strategic importance.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

25 Oct, 2025

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over inflated benefits, structural flaws, and environmental costs, questioning its viability and strategic importance.

25 Oct, 2025

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

NHAI to deploy NSVs on 20,000 km of highways: How it will scan for defects, Pg15.

NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles across 20,000 km of highways for defect detection and infrastructure planning.

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

25 Oct, 2025

NHAI to deploy NSVs on 20,000 km of highways: How it will scan for defects, Pg15.

NHAI to deploy Network Survey Vehicles across 20,000 km of highways for defect detection and infrastructure planning.

25 Oct, 2025

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

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

RBI permits banks to finance up to 70% of corporate takeovers, ending decades-long ban and setting new lending guidelines.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

RBI permits banks to finance up to 70% of corporate takeovers, ending decades-long ban and setting new lending guidelines.

25 Oct, 2025

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

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.

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

25 Oct, 2025

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.

25 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF advises Asia to ease non-tariff barriers and boost regional trade amid US tariffs and AI investment surge.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Oct, 2025

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF advises Asia to ease non-tariff barriers and boost regional trade amid US tariffs and AI investment surge.

25 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

Government's Makhana Board initiative aims to boost Bihar's makhana industry, targeting economic growth and political gains among Mallah community.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

25 Oct, 2025

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

Government's Makhana Board initiative aims to boost Bihar's makhana industry, targeting economic growth and political gains among Mallah community.

25 Oct, 2025

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

TARIFF & SANCTIONS

US sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten India's energy imports, forcing a reassessment of trade ties amid geopolitical pressures.

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

25 Oct, 2025

TARIFF & SANCTIONS

US sanctions on Russian oil firms threaten India's energy imports, forcing a reassessment of trade ties amid geopolitical pressures.

25 Oct, 2025

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

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.

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

24 Oct, 2025

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

The Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Systems Report (CY 2024) highlights the exponential growth of digital payments in India over the past five years, with UPI transactions leading the surge. The report reflects India’s transformation into a digitally driven payments economy, even as debit card use declines.

24 Oct, 2025

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

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Punjab's stubble burning shows decline in fire incidents but rise in total scorched area due to satellite limitations.

24 Oct, 2025

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

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Experts advocate for India to assume climate leadership, emphasizing finance for adaptation and innovative green projects before COP30.

24 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.

Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Oct, 2025

Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.

Railways to establish 'Yatri Suvidha Kendras' at 76 high-density stations for better crowd management and passenger facilitation nationwide.

24 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

24 Oct, 2025

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

EPF withdrawal rule changes spark debate: Is it a retirement fund or flexible savings account?

24 Oct, 2025

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

Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.

US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.

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

24 Oct, 2025

Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.

US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil may force India to reduce Russian crude imports amid geopolitical pressure and trade considerations.

24 Oct, 2025

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

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.

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

24 Oct, 2025

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China grapples with sluggish consumption despite policy shifts; demographic challenges and high savings rates hinder economic rebalancing efforts.

24 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Oct, 2025

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.

24 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Oct, 2025

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's oil import dependency hits record 88.4% amid rising demand and stagnant domestic production, impacting trade and forex reserves.

24 Oct, 2025

Economy

Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties, Pg6

Winding up the clock of India-Nepal economic ties, Pg6

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

India’s largest hydropower project begins test run, signalling its commission, Pg11

RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13

RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

Trouble in ‘soy State’, Pg9

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

The mirage of port-led development in Great Nicobar, Pg8

NHAI to deploy NSVs on 20,000 km of highways: How it will scan for defects, Pg15.

NHAI to deploy NSVs on 20,000 km of highways: How it will scan for defects, Pg15.

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

Bank funding of corporate takeovers: RBI to cap lending at 70% of deal value, Pg15.

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

IMF urges Asia to reduce trade barriers, Pg15.

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

Makhananomics: The politics behind govt's bid to boost Bihar's makhana industry, Pg13.

TARIFF & SANCTIONS

TARIFF & SANCTIONS

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

UPI leads in payment volume, RTGS value; debit card deals dip, Pg17.

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Is Punjab’s stubble burning problem really declining?, Pg12

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Should India take global leadership on climate change?, Pg11

Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.

Rlys to create permanent Yatri Suvidha Kendras at 76 high-density stations, Pg15.

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

They compromise a safety net, Pg13.

Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.

Sanctions offer India headroom to quickly taper off Russian crude, Pg1.

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

China's consumption problem, and why there is no easy fix, Pg19.

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

India's reliance on imported crude oil creeps up further on demand growth

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