Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

17 Sep, 2025

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Central government's Unified Pension Scheme sees low adoption; deadline extended as employees prefer Old Pension Scheme's assured benefits.

17 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification, Pg 27.

Government addresses MSME concerns regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs) implementation through regional conferences and streamlined BIS certification processes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Sep, 2025

Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification, Pg 27.

Government addresses MSME concerns regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs) implementation through regional conferences and streamlined BIS certification processes.

17 Sep, 2025

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.

India partners with ILO to promote global job opportunities for youth through standardized occupation classification, enhancing international workforce mobility.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

17 Sep, 2025

India signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.

India partners with ILO to promote global job opportunities for youth through standardized occupation classification, enhancing international workforce mobility.

17 Sep, 2025

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

PFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.

PFRDA permits 100% equity exposure in NPS for private sector subscribers under Multiple Scheme Framework starting October 1.

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

17 Sep, 2025

PFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.

PFRDA permits 100% equity exposure in NPS for private sector subscribers under Multiple Scheme Framework starting October 1.

17 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

GST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.

GST 2.0: Drug re-labeling not mandatory; individual insurance exempted; 18% GST on e-commerce delivery charges imposed.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

17 Sep, 2025

GST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.

GST 2.0: Drug re-labeling not mandatory; individual insurance exempted; 18% GST on e-commerce delivery charges imposed.

17 Sep, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

EASE OF TRADE, Pg 8.

India-US trade talks resume amidst tariff concerns; India-EU trade deal progresses, focus shifts to easing non-tariff barriers.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Sep, 2025

EASE OF TRADE, Pg 8.

India-US trade talks resume amidst tariff concerns; India-EU trade deal progresses, focus shifts to easing non-tariff barriers.

17 Sep, 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

Will step up efforts to close US deal early, says Govt

India, US intensify trade deal efforts amidst tariff disputes over Russian oil purchases and agricultural import concerns.

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

17 Sep, 2025

Will step up efforts to close US deal early, says Govt

India, US intensify trade deal efforts amidst tariff disputes over Russian oil purchases and agricultural import concerns.

17 Sep, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10

China's EV sector faces 'involution' amid price wars, prompting government intervention and global tariff responses, impacting market dynamics.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Sep, 2025

What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10

China's EV sector faces 'involution' amid price wars, prompting government intervention and global tariff responses, impacting market dynamics.

16 Sep, 2025

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

Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1

India's trade deficit shrinks 54% to $9.9 billion in August, fueled by export surge and import reduction.

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

16 Sep, 2025

Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1

India's trade deficit shrinks 54% to $9.9 billion in August, fueled by export surge and import reduction.

16 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's Women's Economic Empowerment Index highlights gender data gaps hindering India's $30 trillion economic ambition by 2047.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

16 Sep, 2025

India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8

Uttar Pradesh's Women's Economic Empowerment Index highlights gender data gaps hindering India's $30 trillion economic ambition by 2047.

16 Sep, 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

First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.

US trade negotiator visits Delhi amidst tariff disputes and Russian oil purchase concerns impacting India-US trade relations.

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

16 Sep, 2025

First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.

US trade negotiator visits Delhi amidst tariff disputes and Russian oil purchase concerns impacting India-US trade relations.

16 Sep, 2025

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

Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.

CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.

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

16 Sep, 2025

Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.

CII urges tax breaks and digital zones to boost India's GCC sector, potentially adding $600B to GDP by FY30.

16 Sep, 2025

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

Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.

Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.

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

16 Sep, 2025

Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.

Female youth unemployment spikes to 25.7% in August amidst overall job market gains, raising concerns about gender disparity.

16 Sep, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Biotechnology

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Biotechnology

16 Sep, 2025

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

US pressures India to import American corn amid trade tensions and domestic agricultural policies, highlighting tariff and GMO concerns.

16 Sep, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

India must invest more in accelerating diversification of food production: FAO Chief Economist Maximo Cullen, Pg14

FAO reports 40.4% of Indians can't afford healthy diet; urges diversification from cereals to pulses, fruits, and vegetables.

Poverty and Hunger Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

15 Sep, 2025

India must invest more in accelerating diversification of food production: FAO Chief Economist Maximo Cullen, Pg14

FAO reports 40.4% of Indians can't afford healthy diet; urges diversification from cereals to pulses, fruits, and vegetables.

15 Sep, 2025

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Biotechnology

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM Modi inaugurates India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, boosting energy security and rural economy with green initiatives.

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Biotechnology

15 Sep, 2025

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM Modi inaugurates India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, boosting energy security and rural economy with green initiatives.

15 Sep, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Technology Missions in Agriculture

Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate, Pg9

Cotton import duty removal sparks farmer protests amid concerns over declining price parity and global competition affecting domestic supply chains.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Technology Missions in Agriculture

15 Sep, 2025

Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate, Pg9

Cotton import duty removal sparks farmer protests amid concerns over declining price parity and global competition affecting domestic supply chains.

15 Sep, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Improving macros, Pg8

India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Buffer Stocks and Food Security

15 Sep, 2025

Improving macros, Pg8

India's retail inflation rises to 2.1% in August 2025, but macroeconomic outlook remains positive with high growth.

15 Sep, 2025

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods, targeting increased investment and domestic manufacturing of AC and LED components.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

15 Sep, 2025

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods, targeting increased investment and domestic manufacturing of AC and LED components.

15 Sep, 2025

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

CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.

Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.

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

15 Sep, 2025

CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.

Retail inflation eases to 2.07% in August, prompting recalibration of RBI forecasts amid GST rate cuts and trade uncertainties.

15 Sep, 2025

Economy

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

How UPS differs from other govt pension schemes, why its uptake is low, Pg 26.

Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification, Pg 27.

Govt plans MSME outreach on concerns over certification, Pg 27.

India signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.

India signs MoU with International Labour Organization, Pg 21.

PFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.

PFRDA nod to customised plan for National Pension System (EQUITY EXPOSURE UP TO 100% FOR PRIVATE SECTOR USERS), Pg 21.

GST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.

GST 2.0: Re-labelling of drugs, medical devices not mandatory for stocks issued before Sept 22 (Must issue revised price lists to dealers, retailers for display), Pg 15.

EASE OF TRADE, Pg 8.

EASE OF TRADE, Pg 8.

Will step up efforts to close US deal early, says Govt

Will step up efforts to close US deal early, says Govt

What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10

What is ‘involution’ that is plaguing Chinese EV sector?, Pg10

Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1

Amid an export surge, trade deficit comes down by 54%, Pg1

India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8

India’s economic ambitions need better gender data, Pg8

First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.

First after Trump imposed 50% tariff, US negotiator in Delhi for trade talks, Pg 1.

Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.

Amid GCC-IT services overlap concerns, how industry is pushing for global centres, Pg 15.

Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.

Unemployment rate falls, female youth joblessness up in August, Pg 15.

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

Lutnick’s fury: Why India finds it difficult to buy US corn, Pg 13.

India must invest more in accelerating diversification of food production: FAO Chief Economist Maximo Cullen, Pg14

India must invest more in accelerating diversification of food production: FAO Chief Economist Maximo Cullen, Pg14

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

PM inaugurates India’s first bamboo-based ethanol plant, Pg14

Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate, Pg9

Cotton import duty cuts: The farms versus firms debate, Pg9

Improving macros, Pg8

Improving macros, Pg8

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1

Centre reopens PLI scheme for white goods till Oct. 14, cites market growth, Pg1

CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.

CALMING INFLUENCE, Pg 10.

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