Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Southwest Monsoon finally hits Kerala three days late, sparking El Nino fears and potential strain on India's rain-fed kharif agriculture.

5 Jun, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Jun, 2026

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

Parliamentary panel, citing CAG, blasts PMKVY for training-demand mismatch, 41% placement, and rampant fraudulent claims since 2015.

5 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jun, 2026

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

5 Jun, 2026

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

Impending El Niño forecast to trigger India's severe economic crisis, exacerbating heat stress, agricultural losses, and food inflation, disproportionately affecting informal workers.

5 Jun, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

India needs unified investment framework to unlock multi-faceted returns from climate and development capital, boosting jobs and sustainable growth.

5 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

India needs $10.1 trillion for 2070 net-zero, demanding urgent RBI action, green finance, and a robust climate taxonomy to bridge the massive funding gap.

5 Jun, 2026

Health Sector E Governance E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, Mahakumbh 2025 among winners of e-governance award, Pg6

Union government awards 16 e-governance projects, including Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, and Mahakumbh 2025 initiatives, for excellence in digital service delivery across India.

Health Sector E Governance E Technology in Aid of Farmers

5 Jun, 2026

Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, Mahakumbh 2025 among winners of e-governance award, Pg6

Union government awards 16 e-governance projects, including Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, and Mahakumbh 2025 initiatives, for excellence in digital service delivery across India.

5 Jun, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Economics of Animal Rearing Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

5 Jun, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Working groups formed to boost mfg, cut imports, Pg15

Cabinet forms six working groups to identify 100 products, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and slash import bills.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Jun, 2026

Working groups formed to boost mfg, cut imports, Pg15

Cabinet forms six working groups to identify 100 products, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and slash import bills.

5 Jun, 2026

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

ATF price under support scheme fixed at 10% over current levels (PRICE FOR DELHI FROZEN AT RS 115 PER LITRE, MUMBAI AT RS 114.5), Pg15

Union Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore ATF price stabilization fund, fixing jet fuel at Rs 115/litre in Delhi to shield Indian airlines from volatile global crude prices.

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

5 Jun, 2026

ATF price under support scheme fixed at 10% over current levels (PRICE FOR DELHI FROZEN AT RS 115 PER LITRE, MUMBAI AT RS 114.5), Pg15

Union Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore ATF price stabilization fund, fixing jet fuel at Rs 115/litre in Delhi to shield Indian airlines from volatile global crude prices.

5 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

Inclusive Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Jun, 2026

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Climate crisis fuels 'adaptation economy,' offering India a multi-trillion dollar opportunity in green tech, jobs, and sustainable growth by 2070.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.

5 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Base and framework, Pg6

India's industrial output grows 4.9% in April; government overhauls IIP with new 2022-23 base series, chain-linked framework, and revised sectoral weights.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Jun, 2026

Base and framework, Pg6

India's industrial output grows 4.9% in April; government overhauls IIP with new 2022-23 base series, chain-linked framework, and revised sectoral weights.

4 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How India scaled its startup industry from 2016 to 2025, Pg7

India's startup ecosystem explodes 25-fold by 2025, driven by policy and funding, becoming a global top-four nation.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

4 Jun, 2026

How India scaled its startup industry from 2016 to 2025, Pg7

India's startup ecosystem explodes 25-fold by 2025, driven by policy and funding, becoming a global top-four nation.

4 Jun, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Full take-over of Oil India planned, Pg7

Central Government plans full takeover of Oil India Limited, aiming to establish it as the second public sector oil exploration giant, expanding national energy capabilities.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

4 Jun, 2026

Full take-over of Oil India planned, Pg7

Central Government plans full takeover of Oil India Limited, aiming to establish it as the second public sector oil exploration giant, expanding national energy capabilities.

4 Jun, 2026

E Governance Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life

IRCTC reinforces its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains, Pg4

IRCTC expands AI surveillance to 800+ kitchens, deploying 2,394 cameras to detect hygiene violations and reduce passenger food complaints.

E Governance Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life

4 Jun, 2026

IRCTC reinforces its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains, Pg4

IRCTC expands AI surveillance to 800+ kitchens, deploying 2,394 cameras to detect hygiene violations and reduce passenger food complaints.

4 Jun, 2026

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

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

India and Cambodia operationalize cross-border UPI payments, allowing Indian travelers seamless QR code transactions at Cambodian merchant outlets.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

India and Cambodia operationalize cross-border UPI payments, allowing Indian travelers seamless QR code transactions at Cambodian merchant outlets.

4 Jun, 2026

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

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore budgetary support to OMCs for three years, stabilizing ATF prices for Indian airlines amidst soaring international fuel costs.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore budgetary support to OMCs for three years, stabilizing ATF prices for Indian airlines amidst soaring international fuel costs.

4 Jun, 2026

Economy

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late, Pg1

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

House Committee cites CAG report, pulls up govt. over skilling programme, Pg13

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

When El Niño becomes an economic crisis, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

A framework for climate and development capital, Pg9

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Funding India’s climate future, a trillion-dollar question, Pg8

Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, Mahakumbh 2025 among winners of e-governance award, Pg6

Agri Stack, e-Jagriti, Mahakumbh 2025 among winners of e-governance award, Pg6

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

Working groups formed to boost mfg, cut imports, Pg15

Working groups formed to boost mfg, cut imports, Pg15

ATF price under support scheme fixed at 10% over current levels (PRICE FOR DELHI FROZEN AT RS 115 PER LITRE, MUMBAI AT RS 114.5), Pg15

ATF price under support scheme fixed at 10% over current levels (PRICE FOR DELHI FROZEN AT RS 115 PER LITRE, MUMBAI AT RS 114.5), Pg15

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

This World Environment Day, let's broaden the conversation, Pg12

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

​Base and framework, Pg6

​Base and framework, Pg6

How India scaled its startup industry from 2016 to 2025, Pg7

How India scaled its startup industry from 2016 to 2025, Pg7

Full take-over of Oil India planned, Pg7

Full take-over of Oil India planned, Pg7

IRCTC reinforces its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains, Pg4

IRCTC reinforces its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains, Pg4

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

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