Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

15 Jun, 2026

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.

15 Jun, 2026

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Urea price crash opens window for reforms, Pg10

Urea price crash offers India a crucial window to overhaul its massive farm subsidy architecture, shifting towards direct income support.

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

15 Jun, 2026

Urea price crash opens window for reforms, Pg10

Urea price crash offers India a crucial window to overhaul its massive farm subsidy architecture, shifting towards direct income support.

15 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Jun, 2026

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

India's parched cities urgently need a circular water economy, unlocking Rs 3 lakh crore and 1 lakh jobs through wastewater reuse for water resilience.

15 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12

World's longest high-altitude Zojila tunnel achieves breakthrough, promising all-weather strategic connectivity for military and locals in Kashmir-Ladakh.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

14 Jun, 2026

Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12

World's longest high-altitude Zojila tunnel achieves breakthrough, promising all-weather strategic connectivity for military and locals in Kashmir-Ladakh.

14 Jun, 2026

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

India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9

India and Nepal push cross-border rail connectivity, eyeing Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train services in crucial bilateral discussions.

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

14 Jun, 2026

India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9

India and Nepal push cross-border rail connectivity, eyeing Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train services in crucial bilateral discussions.

14 Jun, 2026

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

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers India diverse energy, defence, and critical mineral options, signaling a major reset in bilateral ties after two years of diplomatic tension.

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

14 Jun, 2026

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers India diverse energy, defence, and critical mineral options, signaling a major reset in bilateral ties after two years of diplomatic tension.

14 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Union State Relations and Federal Structure Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Union, Assam, Nagaland ink pact to resume oil/gas exploration in disputed border, targeting tenfold output increase and boosting national energy security.

14 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Sole MCO plan gets pushback from Grid India, IEX, Pg13

Grid India, IEX push back on CERC's sole MCO plan for electricity market coupling, citing single-point-of-failure risks.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Sole MCO plan gets pushback from Grid India, IEX, Pg13

Grid India, IEX push back on CERC's sole MCO plan for electricity market coupling, citing single-point-of-failure risks.

14 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

14 Jun, 2026

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss could slash India's credit rating by 4 grades, adding $49 billion annually to debt servicing costs, experts warn.

14 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

14 Jun, 2026

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

MoEFCC clears Kente Extension coal block in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo-Arand, diverting 1,742.6 hectares despite biodiversity warnings, impacting 4.48 lakh trees and Schedule-I species.

14 Jun, 2026

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

Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran, Pg1

India condemns 'unacceptable' US attacks on ships killing Indian crew, summons US envoy to protest threat to international maritime commerce.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran, Pg1

India condemns 'unacceptable' US attacks on ships killing Indian crew, summons US envoy to protest threat to international maritime commerce.

13 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

13 Jun, 2026

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Experts advocate Minimum Universal Disability Pension Floor Rate for India's 4.5 crore PwDs, urging uniform national support to ensure dignity and economic inclusion.

13 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

Deadly weed killer Paraquat causes widespread fatalities; states implement bans amid regulatory failures and online availability challenges, demanding national action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

13 Jun, 2026

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

Deadly weed killer Paraquat causes widespread fatalities; states implement bans amid regulatory failures and online availability challenges, demanding national action.

13 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

13 Jun, 2026

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Zoological Survey identifies four new sites for critical coral and giant clam translocation from Great Nicobar's controversial Galathea Bay port project, amidst environmental scrutiny.

13 Jun, 2026

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

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran signals less urgency for equity capital gains tax tweaks amid economic growth concerns and volatile oil prices.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran signals less urgency for equity capital gains tax tweaks amid economic growth concerns and volatile oil prices.

13 Jun, 2026

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal Associations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 Jun, 2026

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

CMIE data exposes India's declining employment rate over a decade, sparking youth unrest and questioning the nation's job-scarce economic growth model.

13 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12

Zojila tunnel, world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road, achieves breakthrough, ensuring year-round military mobility and civilian access to strategic Ladakh.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Jun, 2026

Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12

Zojila tunnel, world's longest high-altitude bi-directional road, achieves breakthrough, ensuring year-round military mobility and civilian access to strategic Ladakh.

13 Jun, 2026

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.Space Technology

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

PM Modi's 7th France visit solidifies 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' boosting tech, defence, and nuclear ties, while addressing global challenges at G7 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.Space Technology

13 Jun, 2026

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

PM Modi's 7th France visit solidifies 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' boosting tech, defence, and nuclear ties, while addressing global challenges at G7 summit.

13 Jun, 2026

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

Indian industry is at a crossroads. It needs to look at longer horizons, Pg11

Indian industry's chronic R&D underinvestment, driven by volatility and family business dynamics, threatens future global competitiveness and strategic influence.

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

13 Jun, 2026

Indian industry is at a crossroads. It needs to look at longer horizons, Pg11

Indian industry's chronic R&D underinvestment, driven by volatility and family business dynamics, threatens future global competitiveness and strategic influence.

13 Jun, 2026

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

Trump backs off from Iran strikes, signals deal is likely, Pg1

Trump abruptly halts Iran strikes after tit-for-tat military exchanges, claiming high-level talks approved, despite earlier threats to seize Kharg Island and close Strait of Hormuz.

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

12 Jun, 2026

Trump backs off from Iran strikes, signals deal is likely, Pg1

Trump abruptly halts Iran strikes after tit-for-tat military exchanges, claiming high-level talks approved, despite earlier threats to seize Kharg Island and close Strait of Hormuz.

12 Jun, 2026

Economy

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13

Urea price crash opens window for reforms, Pg10

Urea price crash opens window for reforms, Pg10

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

Our parched cities need to make every drop count, recycle water, Pg10

Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12

Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer?, Pg12

India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9

India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Why an Assam-Nagaland pact raises hopes of higher oil & gas output from Northeast, Pg13

Sole MCO plan gets pushback from Grid India, IEX, Pg13

Sole MCO plan gets pushback from Grid India, IEX, Pg13

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Biodiversity loss can trigger sovereign debt crises: Experts, Pg13

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

Rajasthan: In-principle clearance for coal block in Hasdeo-Arand, Pg11

Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran, Pg1

Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India; Trump blames Iran, Pg1

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities, Pg8

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

The human cost of a deadly weed killer, Pg9

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Four sites on Nicobar west coast identified for coral translocation, says Zoological Survey, Pg8

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

Case for capital gains tax changes in equities weaker than bonds: CEA, Pg13

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

Amid youth protests, a snapshot of India's employment rate over this decade, Pg12

Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12

Why Zojila tunnel breakthrough is a boost for military mobility, Pg12

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

Indian industry is at a crossroads. It needs to look at longer horizons, Pg11

Indian industry is at a crossroads. It needs to look at longer horizons, Pg11

Trump backs off from Iran strikes, signals deal is likely, Pg1

Trump backs off from Iran strikes, signals deal is likely, Pg1

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