Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Jun, 2026

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.

19 Jun, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

19 Jun, 2026

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.

19 Jun, 2026

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

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

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

19 Jun, 2026

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.

19 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

Vulnerable Sections E Governance Government Budgeting

19 Jun, 2026

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.

19 Jun, 2026

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

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.

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

18 Jun, 2026

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.

18 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

18 Jun, 2026

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Innovate or be eaten, Pg6

India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Innovate or be eaten, Pg6

India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.

18 Jun, 2026

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

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.

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

18 Jun, 2026

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.

18 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Jun, 2026

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.

18 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Investment Models

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Investment Models

18 Jun, 2026

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.

18 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

18 Jun, 2026

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.

18 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14

India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

18 Jun, 2026

Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14

India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.

18 Jun, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Jun, 2026

Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.

18 Jun, 2026

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

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.

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

18 Jun, 2026

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.

18 Jun, 2026

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

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.

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

18 Jun, 2026

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

India's atomic energy regulator mandates rigorous safety and licensing for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring strict oversight despite private sector push for decarbonization.

18 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13

National Stock Exchange files mega IPO document with SEBI after decade-long regulatory hurdles, eyeing up to Rs 30,000 crore valuation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Jun, 2026

10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13

National Stock Exchange files mega IPO document with SEBI after decade-long regulatory hurdles, eyeing up to Rs 30,000 crore valuation.

18 Jun, 2026

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11

NITI Aayog mandates district-level GDP estimates, revolutionizing bottom-up economic planning, fiscal devolution, and India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Jun, 2026

Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11

NITI Aayog mandates district-level GDP estimates, revolutionizing bottom-up economic planning, fiscal devolution, and India's 'Viksit Bharat' vision by 2047.

18 Jun, 2026

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

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.

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

18 Jun, 2026

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

India-UK trade pact launches July 15, resolving steel curbs with carve-outs, promising significant boost for Indian farmers, workers, and MSMEs.

18 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

17 Jun, 2026

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India's monsoon deficit hits 35% as El Niño stalls progress, threatening kharif crops and food inflation; government prepares contingency plans.

17 Jun, 2026

Economy

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8

Innovate or be eaten, Pg6

Innovate or be eaten, Pg6

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13

Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14

Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14

Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13

Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

Special regulatory relaxations unlikely for small N-reactors, Pg13

10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13

10 years on, NSE files IPO document with SEBI, Pg13

Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11

Measuring the economy, from the ground up, Pg11

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

UK-INDIA Trade Pact to come into force on July 15, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls, Pg1

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