Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.

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

24 Oct, 2025

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

EPFO reforms aim for universal social security via Aadhaar-linked accounts, enhancing portability, choice, and NPS competition for better pension management.

24 Oct, 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.

India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.

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.

24 Oct, 2025

India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

India likely to reduce Russian oil imports amidst US and EU's unilateral and secondary sanctions, balancing economic interests and strategic partnerships.

24 Oct, 2025

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

23 Oct, 2025

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors across 23 states for identifying potholes and road cracks, enhancing road safety and maintenance.

23 Oct, 2025

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

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

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

23 Oct, 2025

Tapping the shine, Pg8

India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.

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

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

23 Oct, 2025

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.

23 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

23 Oct, 2025

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

23 Oct, 2025

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

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

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

23 Oct, 2025

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

EPFO data reveals concerning trends: low PF balances, frequent withdrawals, and dominance of low-wage workers, prompting policy changes and criticism.

23 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

23 Oct, 2025

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production imperiled as deforestation in Brazil leads to rainfall decline, crop failures, and potential price spikes by 2050.

23 Oct, 2025

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1

India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

22 Oct, 2025

Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1

India's net FDI plummets 159% in August 2025, with outflows exceeding inflows, raising concerns despite overall growth this fiscal year.

22 Oct, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Oct, 2025

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

India's declining fertility rate of 1.9 raises concerns about economic impacts and accuracy of TFR calculation methodology.

22 Oct, 2025

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

22 Oct, 2025

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.

22 Oct, 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

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

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

22 Oct, 2025

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.

22 Oct, 2025

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

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

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

22 Oct, 2025

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

India's core infrastructure sectors slow to 3% growth in September, impacting Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

22 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint

China challenges India's PLI schemes for auto and EV sectors at WTO, citing violation of global trade norms.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

22 Oct, 2025

PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint

China challenges India's PLI schemes for auto and EV sectors at WTO, citing violation of global trade norms.

22 Oct, 2025

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

22 Oct, 2025

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali, farm sector faces challenges with prices of key crops like soyabean and maize falling below MSP.

22 Oct, 2025

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

The private sector problem, Pg16.

Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.

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

20 Oct, 2025

The private sector problem, Pg16.

Private sector investment lags despite incentives, hindering India's growth and challenging Modi's economic strategy of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'.

20 Oct, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.

SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

20 Oct, 2025

Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.

SEBI cracks down on insider trading in IEX shares, impounding ₹173.14 crore after CERC data leak.

20 Oct, 2025

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

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.

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

20 Oct, 2025

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs invest ₹54K crore in Indian IPOs, driven by attractive valuations, while selling ₹2.02 lakh crore in secondary market.

20 Oct, 2025

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The visible hand of the state, Pg11.

Global shift towards state-led industrial policies in US, China, and India prioritizes self-sufficiency over market efficiency.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

20 Oct, 2025

The visible hand of the state, Pg11.

Global shift towards state-led industrial policies in US, China, and India prioritizes self-sufficiency over market efficiency.

20 Oct, 2025

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

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.

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

20 Oct, 2025

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.

20 Oct, 2025

Economy

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

PF reforms enable social security, Pg13.

India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

India against unilateral sanctions, but likely to limit Russian oil imports, Pg10.

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

NHAI to deploy 3D sensors to identify potholes, road cracks across 23 States, Pg12

Tapping the shine, Pg8

Tapping the shine, Pg8

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

What EPFO numbers reveal, Pg14.

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops, Pg16.

Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1

Net FDI fell 159% in August: RBI data, Pg1

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

Does India’s 1.9 fertility rate reflect reality?, Pg7

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

Key infra sectors' growth at 3% in Sept, Pg11.

PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint

PLI schemes for auto, EV: China files WTO complaint

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

Post-Diwali farm challenge, Pg10.

The private sector problem, Pg16.

The private sector problem, Pg16.

Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.

Sebi crackdown on insider trading: How traders exploited CERC data to profit from IEX stock, Pg15.

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

FPIs chase fresh listings, dump old stocks: ₹54K cr flows into primary mkt since Jan, Pg15.

The visible hand of the state, Pg11.

The visible hand of the state, Pg11.

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.

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