Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China over rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions and impacting global supply chains.

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

12 Oct, 2025

Trump threatens China with 100% more tariffs over rare earth curbs, Pg1.

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on China over rare earth export controls, escalating trade tensions and impacting global supply chains.

12 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Food Processing and Related Industries

PM launches mega agri schemes, Pg9.

PM Modi launches ₹35,440 crore agri schemes focusing on productivity, pulses self-sufficiency, infrastructure, and farmer empowerment through subsidies and GST reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Food Processing and Related Industries

12 Oct, 2025

PM launches mega agri schemes, Pg9.

PM Modi launches ₹35,440 crore agri schemes focusing on productivity, pulses self-sufficiency, infrastructure, and farmer empowerment through subsidies and GST reforms.

12 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.

From the Volga banks, a Russian republic calls India, Pg1.

Tatarstan, Russia, seeks stronger ties with India, focusing on trade, investment, and cultural exchange amid evolving geopolitical 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.

12 Oct, 2025

From the Volga banks, a Russian republic calls India, Pg1.

Tatarstan, Russia, seeks stronger ties with India, focusing on trade, investment, and cultural exchange amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

12 Oct, 2025

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

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

11 Oct, 2025

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

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

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

11 Oct, 2025

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.

The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Israel–Hamas Ceasefire Deal: Impact on Global Trade, India’s Economic Interests, Pg15.

The recent Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement has brought relief to global trade networks disrupted by months of conflict in West Asia, particularly affecting shipping through the Red Sea and Suez Canal — key routes for Indian exports to Europe, Africa, and the U.S.

11 Oct, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Govt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8.

The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

11 Oct, 2025

Govt Panel Recommends Green Approval for Sawalkote Hydel Project in Indus Basin, Pg8.

The Centre has expedited the long-pending 1,856 MW Sawalkote Hydropower Project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Indus basin, with an expert panel of the Union Environment Ministry recommending green clearance—a major step after India put the Indus Waters Treaty in partial abeyance earlier this year.

11 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues

Micronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13.

The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues

11 Oct, 2025

Micronance loan defaults surged in 2024-25: Sa-Dhan data, pg13.

The annual Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 by microfinance self-regulatory body Sa-Dhan reveals a sharp increase in loan delinquencies during FY 2024–25, with Bihar recording the highest defaults both in terms of loan volume and repayment delays.

11 Oct, 2025

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

Hydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12

Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.

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

11 Oct, 2025

Hydropower project on Chenab gets clearance, Pg12

Sawalkote hydroelectric project on Chenab River gets environmental clearance amid Indus Waters Treaty suspension after Pahalgam attack.

11 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8

Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

11 Oct, 2025

Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8

Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.

11 Oct, 2025

E Governance Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

FPI registration time to be cut to few days: Pandey, Pg17.

SEBI to slash FPI registration time from months to days via digitization, aiming global standards and mandatory online process.

E Governance Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

10 Oct, 2025

FPI registration time to be cut to few days: Pandey, Pg17.

SEBI to slash FPI registration time from months to days via digitization, aiming global standards and mandatory online process.

10 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

How India-UK pact partly blunts US trade policy hit, pg17.

India-UK trade pact to counter US tariff impact, boosting exports and services, especially in textiles and electronics.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

10 Oct, 2025

How India-UK pact partly blunts US trade policy hit, pg17.

India-UK trade pact to counter US tariff impact, boosting exports and services, especially in textiles and electronics.

10 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Oct, 2025

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

10 Oct, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

A future-facing pact, Pg12.

India-UK FTA promises deeper collaboration, tariff reductions, and increased trade, but faces challenges in mobility, regulation, and parliamentary approval.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

10 Oct, 2025

A future-facing pact, Pg12.

India-UK FTA promises deeper collaboration, tariff reductions, and increased trade, but faces challenges in mobility, regulation, and parliamentary approval.

10 Oct, 2025

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

Trade deal is a launchpad for growth, says British PM, Pg1

U.K. PM Keir Starmer's India visit highlights India-U.K. trade deal, aiming to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Trade deal is a launchpad for growth, says British PM, Pg1

U.K. PM Keir Starmer's India visit highlights India-U.K. trade deal, aiming to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion.

9 Oct, 2025

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

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

9 Oct, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.