Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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.

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

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.

25 Jul, 2026

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed West Asia conflict erases Russian oil discounts for Indian refiners, forcing a shift to energy security over price considerations.

25 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

PMS overhaul: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors, Pg16

SEBI proposes major PMS regulatory overhaul, expanding investment avenues to overseas and unlisted securities, and introducing a new MF-only category for broader investor access.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Jul, 2026

PMS overhaul: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors, Pg16

SEBI proposes major PMS regulatory overhaul, expanding investment avenues to overseas and unlisted securities, and introducing a new MF-only category for broader investor access.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India to roll out common customer ID for banks & insurers, Pg16

India to launch CKYC 2.0 in August, streamlining customer identification for banks and insurers, enabling seamless financial product access with consent.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Jul, 2026

India to roll out common customer ID for banks & insurers, Pg16

India to launch CKYC 2.0 in August, streamlining customer identification for banks and insurers, enabling seamless financial product access with consent.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

25 Jul, 2026

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India settled nearly $15 billion in imports, mainly Russian oil, using rupees in March-May, significantly easing foreign currency outflow and exchange rate pressure amidst global volatility.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

US slaps 10% tariffs on India; textile exporters fear competitor TRQs will divert crucial input sourcing, impacting India's export competitiveness.

25 Jul, 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.

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition for regional stability.

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.

25 Jul, 2026

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

US-Saudi civil nuclear pact ignites Middle East geopolitical shift, raising proliferation fears and linking to Israel recognition for regional stability.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Trump's tariff mania is inextricable from his politics, Pg13

Trump's tariff mania, lacking economic rationale, shifts legal basis, imposing domestic taxes on US consumers while failing to curb trade deficits.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

Trump's tariff mania is inextricable from his politics, Pg13

Trump's tariff mania, lacking economic rationale, shifts legal basis, imposing domestic taxes on US consumers while failing to curb trade deficits.

25 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

India's 'Viksit Bharat' dream faces headwinds as low female work participation, exacerbated by past policy shocks and distress-driven agriculture, threatens 2% GDP growth.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Jul, 2026

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

India's 'Viksit Bharat' dream faces headwinds as low female work participation, exacerbated by past policy shocks and distress-driven agriculture, threatens 2% GDP growth.

25 Jul, 2026

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

India spearheads soil health revolution with 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards, natural farming expansion, and AI integration for sustainable agriculture and climate action.

Salient Features of World's Physical Geography Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jul, 2026

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

India spearheads soil health revolution with 25.89 crore Soil Health Cards, natural farming expansion, and AI integration for sustainable agriculture and climate action.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

India's textile exports grew 1.8% to ₹3.25 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by PM MITRA, PLI, and 16 FTAs, boosting global competitiveness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

25 Jul, 2026

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

India's textile exports grew 1.8% to ₹3.25 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by PM MITRA, PLI, and 16 FTAs, boosting global competitiveness.

25 Jul, 2026

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

SAGARMALA PROGRAMME AND PORT MODERNISATION

Sagarmala Programme fuels India's port transformation, completing 79 projects worth ₹5,374 Cr, boosting cargo capacity to 2,818 MTPA, streamlining maritime logistics.

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

25 Jul, 2026

SAGARMALA PROGRAMME AND PORT MODERNISATION

Sagarmala Programme fuels India's port transformation, completing 79 projects worth ₹5,374 Cr, boosting cargo capacity to 2,818 MTPA, streamlining maritime logistics.

25 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 5Rs of responsive tax governance; Calls for greater tax certainty and reduced litigation at the 167th Income Tax celebrations in New Delhi today

FM Sitharaman outlines '5Rs of Responsive Tax Governance' for taxpayer-centric administration, leveraging Income-tax Act, 2025 and technology for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

25 Jul, 2026

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 5Rs of responsive tax governance; Calls for greater tax certainty and reduced litigation at the 167th Income Tax celebrations in New Delhi today

FM Sitharaman outlines '5Rs of Responsive Tax Governance' for taxpayer-centric administration, leveraging Income-tax Act, 2025 and technology for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

25 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel conclude second FTA negotiation round in New Delhi, pushing for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial trade agreement to boost bilateral economic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

25 Jul, 2026

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel conclude second FTA negotiation round in New Delhi, pushing for a comprehensive, mutually beneficial trade agreement to boost bilateral economic ties.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India's Services Exports Rise to USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26, Led by Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Business Services

India's services exports soar to USD 421.3 billion by FY26, propelled by telecommunications, IT, and business services, bolstered by strategic FTAs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

25 Jul, 2026

India's Services Exports Rise to USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26, Led by Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Business Services

India's services exports soar to USD 421.3 billion by FY26, propelled by telecommunications, IT, and business services, bolstered by strategic FTAs.

25 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Food Processing and Related Industries

DPIIT's One District One Product Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts

DPIIT's ODOP initiative boosts 1,244 unique products across 773 districts, leveraging PMFME, Unity Malls, and GeM for market access and global exports.

Inclusive Growth Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Food Processing and Related Industries

25 Jul, 2026

DPIIT's One District One Product Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts

DPIIT's ODOP initiative boosts 1,244 unique products across 773 districts, leveraging PMFME, Unity Malls, and GeM for market access and global exports.

25 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Disaster and Disaster Management

25 Jul, 2026

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Government overhauls PMFBY with Digiclaim, NCIP, and penalties, ensuring timely crop insurance payouts and leveraging technology for farmer welfare.

25 Jul, 2026

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Cabinet approves scheme of Chemical Parks “Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan)

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme, establishing three dedicated chemical parks to boost industrial growth, exports, and sustainable development.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jul, 2026

Cabinet approves scheme of Chemical Parks “Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan)

Union Cabinet greenlights Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme, establishing three dedicated chemical parks to boost industrial growth, exports, and sustainable development.

25 Jul, 2026

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

Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6

Parliamentary Finance Panel urges urgent, comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, citing 12 crore Indian investors and existing regulatory vacuum.

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

24 Jul, 2026

Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6

Parliamentary Finance Panel urges urgent, comprehensive regulatory framework for Virtual Digital Assets, citing 12 crore Indian investors and existing regulatory vacuum.

24 Jul, 2026

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

Adani Power eyes 2 sites in MP for nuclear projects, waits for 'rules', Pg15

Adani Power eyes Bina, Nigrie sites in Madhya Pradesh for ambitious nuclear power projects, targeting 10 GWe by 2035 following private sector opening.

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

24 Jul, 2026

Adani Power eyes 2 sites in MP for nuclear projects, waits for 'rules', Pg15

Adani Power eyes Bina, Nigrie sites in Madhya Pradesh for ambitious nuclear power projects, targeting 10 GWe by 2035 following private sector opening.

24 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt allows FDI in inventory model for e-commerce exports, Pg15

India permits FDI in inventory-based e-commerce solely for exports, boosting MSME global market access and easing compliance amidst US tariffs and EU norms.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

24 Jul, 2026

Govt allows FDI in inventory model for e-commerce exports, Pg15

India permits FDI in inventory-based e-commerce solely for exports, boosting MSME global market access and easing compliance amidst US tariffs and EU norms.

24 Jul, 2026

Economy

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

Renewed war erases Russian oil discounts, Pg16

PMS overhaul: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors, Pg16

PMS overhaul: What SEBI has proposed and what it means for investors, Pg16

India to roll out common customer ID for banks & insurers, Pg16

India to roll out common customer ID for banks & insurers, Pg16

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India paid $15 bn of imports in rupees in March-May, Pg16

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

India well positioned, but textile input sourcing a worry: Exporters, Pg16

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

Trump's Saudi nuclear gambit marks a shift, Pg13

Trump's tariff mania is inextricable from his politics, Pg13

Trump's tariff mania is inextricable from his politics, Pg13

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

A growth story that needs women at work, Pg6

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

Saving Soil, Securing Farms

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

TRADE PREPAREDNESS AND EXPORT COMPETITIVENESS OF TEXTILE SECTOR

SAGARMALA PROGRAMME AND PORT MODERNISATION

SAGARMALA PROGRAMME AND PORT MODERNISATION

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 5Rs of responsive tax governance; Calls for greater tax certainty and reduced litigation at the 167th Income Tax celebrations in New Delhi today

Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 5Rs of responsive tax governance; Calls for greater tax certainty and reduced litigation at the 167th Income Tax celebrations in New Delhi today

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of Negotiations for Proposed Free Trade Agreement

India's Services Exports Rise to USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26, Led by Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Business Services

India's Services Exports Rise to USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26, Led by Telecommunications, Computer and Information Services and Business Services

DPIIT's One District One Product Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts

DPIIT's One District One Product Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

CLIMATE RISK AND CROP INSURANCE

Cabinet approves scheme of Chemical Parks “Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan)

Cabinet approves scheme of Chemical Parks “Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan)

Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6

Need a regulatory framework for virtual digital assets, says House finance panel, Pg6

Adani Power eyes 2 sites in MP for nuclear projects, waits for 'rules', Pg15

Adani Power eyes 2 sites in MP for nuclear projects, waits for 'rules', Pg15

Govt allows FDI in inventory model for e-commerce exports, Pg15

Govt allows FDI in inventory model for e-commerce exports, Pg15

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