Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement, Pg8

India hosts Myanmar President, deepening engagement despite coup, prioritizing strategic connectivity projects like Kaladan and Trilateral Highway to counter China's regional dominance.

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

10 Jun, 2026

India’s road through Myanmar is one of engagement, Pg8

India hosts Myanmar President, deepening engagement despite coup, prioritizing strategic connectivity projects like Kaladan and Trilateral Highway to counter China's regional dominance.

10 Jun, 2026

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

Why higher interest rates may be needed to bring in NRI dollars, Pg15

RBI offers concessional swap rates for FCNR(B) deposits, but banks must hike interest rates by 100 bps to attract $50-70 billion NRI capital.

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

10 Jun, 2026

Why higher interest rates may be needed to bring in NRI dollars, Pg15

RBI offers concessional swap rates for FCNR(B) deposits, but banks must hike interest rates by 100 bps to attract $50-70 billion NRI capital.

10 Jun, 2026

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

Mind investor sensitivities please, Pg10

India revamps Bilateral Investment Treaties framework to stem capital flight, attract FDI amidst investor sensitivities.

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

10 Jun, 2026

Mind investor sensitivities please, Pg10

India revamps Bilateral Investment Treaties framework to stem capital flight, attract FDI amidst investor sensitivities.

10 Jun, 2026

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Fertiliser subsidy burden set to double on global supply crunch, Pg1

India's fertilizer subsidy burden set to skyrocket to Rs 3.4 lakh crore, nearly doubling amidst global supply crunch and Iran war, severely impacting fiscal targets.

Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

10 Jun, 2026

Fertiliser subsidy burden set to double on global supply crunch, Pg1

India's fertilizer subsidy burden set to skyrocket to Rs 3.4 lakh crore, nearly doubling amidst global supply crunch and Iran war, severely impacting fiscal targets.

10 Jun, 2026

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

Breakthrough at Zojila, Pg1

India achieves Zojila Tunnel breakthrough, connecting Kashmir-Ladakh with all-weather road; 13.153-km strategic project crucial for military and regional development.

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

10 Jun, 2026

Breakthrough at Zojila, Pg1

India achieves Zojila Tunnel breakthrough, connecting Kashmir-Ladakh with all-weather road; 13.153-km strategic project crucial for military and regional development.

10 Jun, 2026

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

EXPLAINED: The Hormuz fallout, Pg1

Escalating Iran-US tensions near Strait of Hormuz trigger port congestion, skyrocketing freight costs, severely impacting Indian exporters' margins.

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

10 Jun, 2026

EXPLAINED: The Hormuz fallout, Pg1

Escalating Iran-US tensions near Strait of Hormuz trigger port congestion, skyrocketing freight costs, severely impacting Indian exporters' margins.

10 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

9 Jun, 2026

New mustard hybrids need diverse farming plans, Pg2

India rolls out IMI-resistant mustard hybrids by 2026 to combat Orobanche weed, targeting ₹1.6 lakh crore edible oil deficit, with experts urging diverse farming strategies.

9 Jun, 2026

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

Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough, Pg14

Union Minister Gadkari oversees Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough, forging strategic all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh link for LAC troops, costing ₹6,800 crore.

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

9 Jun, 2026

Zojila Tunnel between Kashmir and Kargil to see final breakthrough, Pg14

Union Minister Gadkari oversees Zojila Tunnel's final breakthrough, forging strategic all-weather Kashmir-Ladakh link for LAC troops, costing ₹6,800 crore.

9 Jun, 2026

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

The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8

India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.

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

9 Jun, 2026

The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8

India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.

9 Jun, 2026

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

New BIT model, Pg4

India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.

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

9 Jun, 2026

New BIT model, Pg4

India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.

9 Jun, 2026

Government Budgeting

India to sell up to 3% stake in NLC India, Pg15

Centre announces 3% stake sale in NLC India via Offer for Sale, aiming to raise capital through disinvestment.

Government Budgeting

9 Jun, 2026

India to sell up to 3% stake in NLC India, Pg15

Centre announces 3% stake sale in NLC India via Offer for Sale, aiming to raise capital through disinvestment.

9 Jun, 2026

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

India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15

India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.

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

9 Jun, 2026

India’s current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4, Pg15

India's current account surplus sharply narrowed to $7.1 billion in Q4, while the full-year deficit widened to $25.2 billion due to gold imports and FII outflows.

9 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

‘SEBI weighs regulatory changes across IPOs, broking, mutual funds’, Pg15

SEBI Chairman unveils sweeping regulatory reforms for IPOs, broking, mutual funds, and debt markets, aiming to enhance market efficiency and attract foreign capital.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Jun, 2026

‘SEBI weighs regulatory changes across IPOs, broking, mutual funds’, Pg15

SEBI Chairman unveils sweeping regulatory reforms for IPOs, broking, mutual funds, and debt markets, aiming to enhance market efficiency and attract foreign capital.

9 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

9 Jun, 2026

The boost Centre's solar power schemes need, Pg14

India's Rs 95,000 crore solar schemes, PM Suryaghar and PM-KUSUM, face adoption hurdles from state power subsidies, jeopardizing clean energy transition targets.

9 Jun, 2026

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

Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12

India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.

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

9 Jun, 2026

Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12

India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.

9 Jun, 2026

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

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

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

8 Jun, 2026

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

8 Jun, 2026

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