Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, over 57% of energy tankers "go dark" in the Strait of Hormuz, risking collisions and impacting India's vital imports.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Jun, 2026

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, over 57% of energy tankers "go dark" in the Strait of Hormuz, risking collisions and impacting India's vital imports.

8 Jun, 2026

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

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ hikes oil quotas for fourth time, but US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger massive supply crisis, cutting 9.58 million bpd.

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

8 Jun, 2026

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ hikes oil quotas for fourth time, but US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger massive supply crisis, cutting 9.58 million bpd.

8 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

8 Jun, 2026

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Andhra Pradesh pioneers policy granting data centers deemed distribution licences, enabling lower electricity costs for AI-driven expansion, a first for private entities.

8 Jun, 2026

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Forex measures, FII bond tax leeway could attract $60-80 bn, Pg13

India eyes $60-80 billion foreign capital boost as government scraps FII bond tax, RBI offers FCNR(B) deposit incentives.

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Jun, 2026

Forex measures, FII bond tax leeway could attract $60-80 bn, Pg13

India eyes $60-80 billion foreign capital boost as government scraps FII bond tax, RBI offers FCNR(B) deposit incentives.

8 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

8 Jun, 2026

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy failures, including seed price controls, crippled India's cotton productivity and biotech innovation, jeopardizing the new Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission's 2031 targets.

8 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Economists, market players, and moralists clash over rupee defense strategies, capital flow measures, and interest rate policies amidst India's economic vulnerabilities.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Jun, 2026

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Economists, market players, and moralists clash over rupee defense strategies, capital flow measures, and interest rate policies amidst India's economic vulnerabilities.

8 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

8 Jun, 2026

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

El Niño-induced monsoon and fertilizer shortfalls threaten Indian agriculture; government must seize opportunity to boost millets, pulses, oilseeds with MSP.

8 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Money Laundering and its Prevention

7 Jun, 2026

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming and state bans, impacting industry and raising questions on legislative competence.

7 Jun, 2026

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

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge to 38% share in April, but a 425% premium hike inflates import bill to $15.4 billion amidst West Asia crisis.

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

7 Jun, 2026

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1

India's Russian oil imports surge to 38% share in April, but a 425% premium hike inflates import bill to $15.4 billion amidst West Asia crisis.

7 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Jun, 2026

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.

7 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

NHAI deploys advanced slope drainage system across 83 vulnerable Kalka-Shimla NH-5 points, aiming to slash monsoon landslide incidents and economic losses.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jun, 2026

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

NHAI deploys advanced slope drainage system across 83 vulnerable Kalka-Shimla NH-5 points, aiming to slash monsoon landslide incidents and economic losses.

7 Jun, 2026

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

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.

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

6 Jun, 2026

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

Government estimates India's GDP growth at 7.7% for 2025-26, showcasing economic strength with robust manufacturing and services sectors.

6 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models IT and Computers

6 Jun, 2026

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

RBI survey reveals urban and rural consumer confidence plummeted, with current situation index at 90.7, signaling reduced discretionary spending and future pessimism.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10

RBI holds rates at 5.25%, government scraps FII capital gains tax to lure foreign capital amidst inflation surge and growth slowdown.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10

RBI holds rates at 5.25%, government scraps FII capital gains tax to lure foreign capital amidst inflation surge and growth slowdown.

6 Jun, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1

RBI Governor mandates deposit rate transparency; MPC holds rates, unveils capital inflow boost to counter inflation, CAD, and global uncertainties.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

6 Jun, 2026

Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1

RBI Governor mandates deposit rate transparency; MPC holds rates, unveils capital inflow boost to counter inflation, CAD, and global uncertainties.

6 Jun, 2026

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1

India scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on government bonds, targeting $45-50 billion inflows to stabilize rupee and bridge looming $60 billion BoP deficit.

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Jun, 2026

To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1

India scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on government bonds, targeting $45-50 billion inflows to stabilize rupee and bridge looming $60 billion BoP deficit.

6 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1

RBI eases foreign fund norms for PSUs and banks, offering concessional forex swaps and full hedging for FCNR(B) deposits to boost capital inflows.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

6 Jun, 2026

RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1

RBI eases foreign fund norms for PSUs and banks, offering concessional forex swaps and full hedging for FCNR(B) deposits to boost capital inflows.

6 Jun, 2026

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

FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1

India's GDP surged 7.7% in FY26, driven by investments and manufacturing, yet economists warn of a potential FY27 slowdown amidst global uncertainties.

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

6 Jun, 2026

FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1

India's GDP surged 7.7% in FY26, driven by investments and manufacturing, yet economists warn of a potential FY27 slowdown amidst global uncertainties.

6 Jun, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Finance Ministry's PIB found no strategic goals for Great Nicobar Port in 2024, contradicting Defence Ministry's later 'strategic project' declaration, raising transparency and environmental concerns.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

5 Jun, 2026

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Finance Ministry's PIB found no strategic goals for Great Nicobar Port in 2024, contradicting Defence Ministry's later 'strategic project' declaration, raising transparency and environmental concerns.

5 Jun, 2026

Economy

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Why Andhra Pradesh plans to let data centres buy & distribute own electricity, Pg13

Forex measures, FII bond tax leeway could attract $60-80 bn, Pg13

Forex measures, FII bond tax leeway could attract $60-80 bn, Pg13

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Policy is undoing what science built. That's a challenge for Cotton Productivity Mission, Pg11

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Who gets rupee right: Economists, market wallahs or moralists?, Pg11

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Rain & fertiliser shortfall can be an opportunity, Pg10

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Why did SC back curbs on online gaming?, Pg13

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

To cut landslide risks, NHAI installs slope drain pipe system on Kalka-Shimla stretch, Pg11

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt., Pg1

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

Urban, rural consumer confidence falls: RBI survey, Pg13

Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10

Rates on hold, focus on bringing foreign capital, Pg10

Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1

Differential rates on deposits beyond RBI norms not acceptable, says Governor, Pg1

To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1

To draw funds, prop rupee, Govt scraps FII capital gains, withholding tax on bonds, Pg1

RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1

RBI eases norms for PSUs, banks to get foreign fund inflows, Pg1

FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1

FY26 growth estimate raised to 7.7 per cent; momentum strong: PM, Pg1

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

Nicobar port has no ‘strategic goals’, govt. body said in 2024, Pg1

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