Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Oct, 2025

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

The Indian textile industry has urged the government to remove the anti-dumping duty (ADD) on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) — a key input for manufacturing polyester yarn and fabrics — citing increased production costs and dependency on imports.

5 Oct, 2025

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

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

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

5 Oct, 2025

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab witnessed a 70% drop in stubble-burning incidents in 2024 compared to 2023, but paradoxically, the total burnt area increased, sparking concerns about the accuracy of satellite-based fire data and effectiveness of pollution control measures.

5 Oct, 2025

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

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.

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

5 Oct, 2025

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA trade deal strengthens economic ties amid global trade uncertainties, with EFTA pledging $100 billion investment in India.

5 Oct, 2025

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

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.

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

5 Oct, 2025

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

UK PM Starmer's India visit on Oct 8-9 to boost FTA, discuss trade, and global issues with PM Modi.

5 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Oct, 2025

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets with banks, regulators to be claimed through 'Apki Poonji, Apka Adhikar' campaign.

5 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

Nations must prepare to deal with stablecoins: FM, Pg1

Finance Minister hints at crypto policy shift, urging nations to engage with stablecoins amid evolving monetary landscape and RBI's CBDC push.

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

4 Oct, 2025

Nations must prepare to deal with stablecoins: FM, Pg1

Finance Minister hints at crypto policy shift, urging nations to engage with stablecoins amid evolving monetary landscape and RBI's CBDC push.

4 Oct, 2025

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

Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10

India and China to resume flights from October 26 after five-year gap amid ongoing air service agreement talks.

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

4 Oct, 2025

Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10

India and China to resume flights from October 26 after five-year gap amid ongoing air service agreement talks.

4 Oct, 2025

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

4 Oct, 2025

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

India requires $2.5 trillion by 2030 to meet climate targets, necessitating innovative finance strategies and policy support.

4 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Domestic vitality, Pg6

Domestic private sector investments surge to 15-month high, contrasting with declining foreign investment and government capex.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

4 Oct, 2025

Domestic vitality, Pg6

Domestic private sector investments surge to 15-month high, contrasting with declining foreign investment and government capex.

4 Oct, 2025

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

As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.

India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting airlines and signaling improved relations amid geopolitical shifts.

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

4 Oct, 2025

As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.

India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting airlines and signaling improved relations amid geopolitical shifts.

4 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Centre unveils PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 states, with UP leading at 12 districts.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

4 Oct, 2025

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Centre unveils PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 states, with UP leading at 12 districts.

4 Oct, 2025

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

Declining inflation, improving consumer confidence, Pg16.

India's retail inflation sharply declines, boosting consumer confidence, especially in rural areas, prompting potential RBI interest rate cuts.

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

4 Oct, 2025

Declining inflation, improving consumer confidence, Pg16.

India's retail inflation sharply declines, boosting consumer confidence, especially in rural areas, prompting potential RBI interest rate cuts.

4 Oct, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

NITI Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI, Pg15.

NITI Aayog proposes optional presumptive tax regime with sector-specific benchmarks to reduce tax disputes and boost foreign investments.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

4 Oct, 2025

NITI Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI, Pg15.

NITI Aayog proposes optional presumptive tax regime with sector-specific benchmarks to reduce tax disputes and boost foreign investments.

4 Oct, 2025

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Oct, 2025

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

India's dam construction lags China, threatening water security amidst population growth and climate change impacts by 2050.

4 Oct, 2025

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Indian-made H125 helicopters to roll out from Kolar in 2027, Pg14

Tata Advanced Systems to produce 'Made in India' Airbus H125 helicopters from Kolar plant by 2027, boosting defence manufacturing.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Oct, 2025

Indian-made H125 helicopters to roll out from Kolar in 2027, Pg14

Tata Advanced Systems to produce 'Made in India' Airbus H125 helicopters from Kolar plant by 2027, boosting defence manufacturing.

3 Oct, 2025

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

Private project plans in first half of fiscal are at a 15-year high, Pg1

Indian private sector project announcements surge to 15-year high, while government and foreign investments decline sharply.

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

3 Oct, 2025

Private project plans in first half of fiscal are at a 15-year high, Pg1

Indian private sector project announcements surge to 15-year high, while government and foreign investments decline sharply.

3 Oct, 2025

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

India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12

India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties from October 26, 2025.

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

3 Oct, 2025

India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12

India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties from October 26, 2025.

3 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.

Russian President to visit India, meet Modi on Dec. 5, Pg12

Putin's India visit on Dec 5 amid oil import concerns and US pressure, signals crucial India-Russia summit.

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.

3 Oct, 2025

Russian President to visit India, meet Modi on Dec. 5, Pg12

Putin's India visit on Dec 5 amid oil import concerns and US pressure, signals crucial India-Russia summit.

3 Oct, 2025

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

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

China poised to dominate electrolyser market with 85% capacity, sparking global concerns over green hydrogen supply chain control.

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

3 Oct, 2025

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

China poised to dominate electrolyser market with 85% capacity, sparking global concerns over green hydrogen supply chain control.

3 Oct, 2025

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

The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.

GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.

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

3 Oct, 2025

The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.

GDP data reveals incongruence between high real growth and efforts to boost demand through tax cuts and increased government spending.

3 Oct, 2025

Economy

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

Textile firms appeal against anti-dumping duty on key input, Pg12.

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

Punjab farm fire cases fell 70% in 2024, but total scorched area shows a rising trend, Pg11.

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

India-EFTA deal strengthens rule of law amid growing global trade uncertainty,Pg11.

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

Months after FTA sealed, Starmer to visit India on Oct 8-9, hold talks with Modi, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

₹1.82-lakh crore assets lying unclaimed with banks, says FM, Pg6.

Nations must prepare to deal with stablecoins: FM, Pg1

Nations must prepare to deal with stablecoins: FM, Pg1

Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10

Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

This clean energy rise needs climate finance expansion, Pg6

​Domestic vitality, Pg6

​Domestic vitality, Pg6

As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.

As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Govt identifies 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts, UP tops list, Pg8.

Declining inflation, improving consumer confidence, Pg16.

Declining inflation, improving consumer confidence, Pg16.

NITI Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI, Pg15.

NITI Aayog proposes wider presumptive tax to boost FDI, Pg15.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

On dams, take the China way, Pg11.

Indian-made H125 helicopters to roll out from Kolar in 2027, Pg14

Indian-made H125 helicopters to roll out from Kolar in 2027, Pg14

Private project plans in first half of fiscal are at a 15-year high, Pg1

Private project plans in first half of fiscal are at a 15-year high, Pg1

India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12

India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12

Russian President to visit India, meet Modi on Dec. 5, Pg12

Russian President to visit India, meet Modi on Dec. 5, Pg12

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

Will China capture the electrolyser market?, Pg10

The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.

The curious case of GDP data, Pg13.

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