Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Microbial imbalance in rice paddies linked to arsenic buildup, yield loss, and straighthead disease, posing threat to global rice production.

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

19 Oct, 2025

Microbial link between arsenic in soil, lower rice yield uncovered, Pg11

Microbial imbalance in rice paddies linked to arsenic buildup, yield loss, and straighthead disease, posing threat to global rice production.

19 Oct, 2025

Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Hunger Economics of Animal Rearing

Many insects are moving from taboo to the table, Pg11

Insects emerge as sustainable food source, offering high protein and low environmental impact, consumed across Northeast India and globally.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Poverty and Hunger Economics of Animal Rearing

19 Oct, 2025

Many insects are moving from taboo to the table, Pg11

Insects emerge as sustainable food source, offering high protein and low environmental impact, consumed across Northeast India and globally.

19 Oct, 2025

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

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.

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

19 Oct, 2025

Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.

Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.

19 Oct, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in RBL Bank in ₹26,850-cr deal, Pg13.

Emirates NBD invests ₹26,850 crore for 60% RBL Bank stake, triggering open offer and branch amalgamation, strengthening India-UAE ties.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Oct, 2025

Emirates NBD to acquire majority stake in RBL Bank in ₹26,850-cr deal, Pg13.

Emirates NBD invests ₹26,850 crore for 60% RBL Bank stake, triggering open offer and branch amalgamation, strengthening India-UAE ties.

19 Oct, 2025

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

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.

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

19 Oct, 2025

GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.

GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.

19 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US-India trade talks ongoing; will ensure farmer, MSME interests protected: Goyal, Pg13.

India-US trade talks progress amid tariff concerns; both nations aim to protect farmer and MSME interests for bilateral agreement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Oct, 2025

US-India trade talks ongoing; will ensure farmer, MSME interests protected: Goyal, Pg13.

India-US trade talks progress amid tariff concerns; both nations aim to protect farmer and MSME interests for bilateral agreement.

19 Oct, 2025

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

Resolution of Palestinian question necessary for IMEC: Egyptian FM, Pg10

Egypt links IMEC progress to Palestinian resolution, proposes Indian industrial zone in Suez Canal Economic Zone.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Resolution of Palestinian question necessary for IMEC: Egyptian FM, Pg10

Egypt links IMEC progress to Palestinian resolution, proposes Indian industrial zone in Suez Canal Economic Zone.

18 Oct, 2025

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

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI's gold reserves surpass $100 billion amid rising prices, reaching 14.7% of total reserves, highest since 1996-97.

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

18 Oct, 2025

RBI’s gold pile tops $100 bn on surging prices, Pg21.

RBI's gold reserves surpass $100 billion amid rising prices, reaching 14.7% of total reserves, highest since 1996-97.

18 Oct, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

‘Govt working on steps to improve supply of rare earth minerals’, Pg21.

India seeks rare earth mineral security via trade pacts with Chile, Peru amid China's supply curbs.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Oct, 2025

‘Govt working on steps to improve supply of rare earth minerals’, Pg21.

India seeks rare earth mineral security via trade pacts with Chile, Peru amid China's supply curbs.

18 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.

Backchannels, firm line, oil prices behind return to India-US talks table, Pg1.

India-US trade talks resume amidst backchannels, firm stances on Russia, and critical mineral concerns, signalling evolving strategic dynamics.

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.

18 Oct, 2025

Backchannels, firm line, oil prices behind return to India-US talks table, Pg1.

India-US trade talks resume amidst backchannels, firm stances on Russia, and critical mineral concerns, signalling evolving strategic dynamics.

18 Oct, 2025

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

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Gold imports surge impacts trade deficit; Tendulkar advocates exchanging old gold amid rising prices to bolster macroeconomic stability.

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

18 Oct, 2025

Amid price surge, should you buy new or exchange old gold?, Pg23.

Gold imports surge impacts trade deficit; Tendulkar advocates exchanging old gold amid rising prices to bolster macroeconomic stability.

18 Oct, 2025

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

‘Govt mulls easing curbs on certain Chinese imports’, Pg21.

Commerce Ministry and NITI Aayog advocate easing curbs on Chinese imports amid trade policy recalibration and growing reliance on raw materials.

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

18 Oct, 2025

‘Govt mulls easing curbs on certain Chinese imports’, Pg21.

Commerce Ministry and NITI Aayog advocate easing curbs on Chinese imports amid trade policy recalibration and growing reliance on raw materials.

18 Oct, 2025

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

Russia backs AMCA, offers to make Su-57 jets in India, Pg1

Russia offers India Su-57 fighter jet production and AMCA support amid evolving energy trade dynamics and deepening defence cooperation.

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

17 Oct, 2025

Russia backs AMCA, offers to make Su-57 jets in India, Pg1

Russia offers India Su-57 fighter jet production and AMCA support amid evolving energy trade dynamics and deepening defence cooperation.

17 Oct, 2025

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

Trump and MEA at odds over Russian oil imports, Pg1

Trump claims Modi pledged to halt Russian oil imports, MEA denies discussion amid ongoing US-India trade tensions.

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

17 Oct, 2025

Trump and MEA at odds over Russian oil imports, Pg1

Trump claims Modi pledged to halt Russian oil imports, MEA denies discussion amid ongoing US-India trade tensions.

17 Oct, 2025

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Restoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12

States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

17 Oct, 2025

Restoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12

States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.

17 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Oct, 2025

Is landlockedness the reason for Bihar’s underdevelopment?, Pg11

Experts debate Bihar's underdevelopment, citing landlocked status, agricultural challenges, and historical policies as key factors hindering economic progress.

17 Oct, 2025

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

None too soon, Pg10

Northeast monsoon brings relief to southern peninsula; IMD forecasts above-normal rain, prompting disaster preparedness and fertilizer shortage concerns.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Oct, 2025

None too soon, Pg10

Northeast monsoon brings relief to southern peninsula; IMD forecasts above-normal rain, prompting disaster preparedness and fertilizer shortage concerns.

17 Oct, 2025

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