Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems E Technology in Aid of Farmers

4 Jun, 2026

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Union Agriculture Ministry mobilizes FPOs to promote millets and mulching, combating weak monsoon and El Nino-induced drought risks across Monsoon Core Zone.

4 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

Amid trade talks, US proposes fresh tariffs of 12.5% on India (Not final, remain engaged with US, says Govt; envoy Gor defends move), Pg3

US proposes 12.5% tariffs on India over forced labor, escalating pressure during crucial bilateral trade negotiations.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Amid trade talks, US proposes fresh tariffs of 12.5% on India (Not final, remain engaged with US, says Govt; envoy Gor defends move), Pg3

US proposes 12.5% tariffs on India over forced labor, escalating pressure during crucial bilateral trade negotiations.

4 Jun, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10

India's booming EV market faces critical import dependence on Chinese batteries, demanding urgent supply chain diversification and strategic alliances for resilience.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jun, 2026

The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10

India's booming EV market faces critical import dependence on Chinese batteries, demanding urgent supply chain diversification and strategic alliances for resilience.

3 Jun, 2026

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

Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit, prioritizing energy cooperation and trade amidst renewed bilateral ties.

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

3 Jun, 2026

Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit, prioritizing energy cooperation and trade amidst renewed bilateral ties.

3 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10

NITI Aayog report reveals India's chip industry hurdles, advocating $45-60 billion investment and strategic partnerships for self-reliance.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Jun, 2026

The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10

NITI Aayog report reveals India's chip industry hurdles, advocating $45-60 billion investment and strategic partnerships for self-reliance.

3 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Land Reforms in India

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Land Reforms in India

3 Jun, 2026

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

Rajasthan launches first land pooling scheme, offering a viable, participatory alternative to complex land acquisition for urban infrastructure development, reducing displacement.

3 Jun, 2026

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

PNG, Pg4

India plans centralized portal for PNG connections to facilitate LPG migration, enhancing energy security amidst West Asia disruptions.

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

3 Jun, 2026

PNG, Pg4

India plans centralized portal for PNG connections to facilitate LPG migration, enhancing energy security amidst West Asia disruptions.

3 Jun, 2026

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

FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16

RBI data shows Indians ditching low-yield savings for high-return FDs, with savings share plummeting to 28.7% by March 2026 amid rising interest rates.

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

3 Jun, 2026

FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16

RBI data shows Indians ditching low-yield savings for high-return FDs, with savings share plummeting to 28.7% by March 2026 amid rising interest rates.

3 Jun, 2026

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

India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15

India, UK officials meet to resolve CETA deadlock after UK imposes new steel import duties, jeopardizing bilateral trade agreement.

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

3 Jun, 2026

India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15

India, UK officials meet to resolve CETA deadlock after UK imposes new steel import duties, jeopardizing bilateral trade agreement.

3 Jun, 2026

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

Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15

India's statistical overhaul: Commerce Ministry launches new WPI, output PPI with 2022-23 base, phasing out WPI for inflation measurement.

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

3 Jun, 2026

Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15

India's statistical overhaul: Commerce Ministry launches new WPI, output PPI with 2022-23 base, phasing out WPI for inflation measurement.

3 Jun, 2026

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

Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13

India's restrictive 2015 Model BIT policy, unlike Indonesia's bold reforms, crippled foreign investment, demanding urgent revision for economic growth.

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

3 Jun, 2026

Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13

India's restrictive 2015 Model BIT policy, unlike Indonesia's bold reforms, crippled foreign investment, demanding urgent revision for economic growth.

3 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Food Processing and Related Industries

From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12

PMFME scheme fuels Ladakh's sea buckthorn processing, transforming a wage laborer into a multi-crore entrepreneur, boosting remote region's economy.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Food Processing and Related Industries

3 Jun, 2026

From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12

PMFME scheme fuels Ladakh's sea buckthorn processing, transforming a wage laborer into a multi-crore entrepreneur, boosting remote region's economy.

3 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12

Jal Shakti Ministry and ISRO collaborate to enhance water resource management using satellite technology across 24 key research areas.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

2 Jun, 2026

Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12

Jal Shakti Ministry and ISRO collaborate to enhance water resource management using satellite technology across 24 key research areas.

2 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1

India's industrial output slows to 4.9% in April 2026 under new IIP series with 2022-23 base year.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

2 Jun, 2026

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1

India's industrial output slows to 4.9% in April 2026 under new IIP series with 2022-23 base year.

2 Jun, 2026

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

‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1

Myanmar assures India: No anti-India activities from its soil; Modi urges dialogue between junta and opposition for enduring peace.

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

2 Jun, 2026

‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1

Myanmar assures India: No anti-India activities from its soil; Modi urges dialogue between junta and opposition for enduring peace.

2 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8

ECLGS sanctions ₹35,000 crore in loans to MSMEs and industries amidst West Asia conflict, boosting credit flow.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 Jun, 2026

Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8

ECLGS sanctions ₹35,000 crore in loans to MSMEs and industries amidst West Asia conflict, boosting credit flow.

2 Jun, 2026

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

Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7

Rupee depreciation highlights reliance on remittances to offset trade deficit amid FDI and FPI decline since 2021, 2023 respectively.

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

2 Jun, 2026

Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7

Rupee depreciation highlights reliance on remittances to offset trade deficit amid FDI and FPI decline since 2021, 2023 respectively.

2 Jun, 2026

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8

India's seafood exports surge to record $8.46 billion in FY26, driven by U.S. and China demand.

Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

2 Jun, 2026

Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8

India's seafood exports surge to record $8.46 billion in FY26, driven by U.S. and China demand.

2 Jun, 2026

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

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.

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

2 Jun, 2026

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

Google's Vizag data center faces environmental and governance challenges despite boosting digital infrastructure and attracting ₹1.25 lakh crore investments.

2 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.

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6

Iran conflict exposes IMEC's geopolitical vulnerabilities; alternative routes via Oman and Egypt explored amid Saudi-UAE tensions.

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.

2 Jun, 2026

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6

Iran conflict exposes IMEC's geopolitical vulnerabilities; alternative routes via Oman and Egypt explored amid Saudi-UAE tensions.

2 Jun, 2026

Economy

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Agri ministry to promote drought-resistant crops amid weaker monsoon fears, Pg11

Amid trade talks, US proposes fresh tariffs of 12.5% on India (Not final, remain engaged with US, says Govt; envoy Gor defends move), Pg3

Amid trade talks, US proposes fresh tariffs of 12.5% on India (Not final, remain engaged with US, says Govt; envoy Gor defends move), Pg3

The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10

The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10

Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12

Venezuela Acting President’s five-day visit to India likely to prioritise energy cooperation, Pg12

The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10

The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

How land pooling solves acquisition woes, Pg9

PNG, Pg4

PNG, Pg4

FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16

FDs over savings account: What's behind changing preference, Pg16

India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15

India, UK discuss ways to resolve CETA deadlock, Pg15

Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15

Data upgrade: New WPI, PPIs on June 15, Pg15

Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13

Take the right reform lessons from Indonesia, don't dress up a flawed system, Pg13

From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12

From Ladakh, a sea buckthorn parable about enterprise, Pg12

Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12

Centre and ISRO team up for new water research initiatives, Pg12

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1

Industrial output slows to 4.9% in new data series, Pg1

‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1

‘No space for anti-India elements in Myanmar’, Pg1

Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8

Value of loans sanctioned to MSMEs under ECLGS, Pg8

Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7

Remittances anchor the rupee, India’s external balances, Pg7

Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8

Value of India’s seafood exports in 2025-26, Pg8

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

Vizag data centre is a major challenge, Pg7

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6

IMEC is caught between commerce and geopolitics, Pg6

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