Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Apr, 2026

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

29 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

India's power grid faces unprecedented night-time strain due to soaring temperatures, solar downtime, and coal plant outages.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Apr, 2026

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

India's power grid faces unprecedented night-time strain due to soaring temperatures, solar downtime, and coal plant outages.

29 Apr, 2026

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

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear plant in landmark move, Pg14

Bangladesh initiates uranium loading at Rooppur Nuclear Plant, a Russian-funded project, potentially meeting 10% of nation's power demand.

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

29 Apr, 2026

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear plant in landmark move, Pg14

Bangladesh initiates uranium loading at Rooppur Nuclear Plant, a Russian-funded project, potentially meeting 10% of nation's power demand.

29 Apr, 2026

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

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs and boosting trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.

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

28 Apr, 2026

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs and boosting trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.

28 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

28 Apr, 2026

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Fossil fuel dependence in Indian agriculture threatens food security amidst global supply disruptions and rising input costs post Green Revolution.

28 Apr, 2026

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

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain, hiking prices by 40% due to raw material shortages.

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

28 Apr, 2026

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain, hiking prices by 40% due to raw material shortages.

28 Apr, 2026

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

MoSPI plans monthly services sector index using GST, survey data, Pg15

MoSPI to launch monthly Index of Service Production (ISP) using GST data for enhanced economic monitoring and policy formulation.

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

28 Apr, 2026

MoSPI plans monthly services sector index using GST, survey data, Pg15

MoSPI to launch monthly Index of Service Production (ISP) using GST data for enhanced economic monitoring and policy formulation.

28 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12

Article advocates for Fuel Price Transparency Framework (FPTF) to link petrol prices to crude costs and exchange rates.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Apr, 2026

India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12

Article advocates for Fuel Price Transparency Framework (FPTF) to link petrol prices to crude costs and exchange rates.

28 Apr, 2026

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

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

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

28 Apr, 2026

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

28 Apr, 2026

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

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign FTA eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports, boosting bilateral trade ties.

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

27 Apr, 2026

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign FTA eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports, boosting bilateral trade ties.

27 Apr, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Apr, 2026

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Supreme Court affirms right to safe highway travel as fundamental under Article 21, addressing accident fatalities and infrastructure gaps.

27 Apr, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

Population and Associated Issues Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Apr, 2026

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking milestone in India's indigenous nuclear energy program and boosting energy sector.

27 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Food Processing and Related Industries

27 Apr, 2026

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Empowering women through garment sector jobs: A call for incentivizing female employment and establishing textile parks in labor-surplus states.

27 Apr, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Economics of Animal Rearing Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Apr, 2026

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

26 Apr, 2026

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

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar port ends, India faces strategic dilemma over continued involvement amidst geopolitical tensions.

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

26 Apr, 2026

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar port ends, India faces strategic dilemma over continued involvement amidst geopolitical tensions.

26 Apr, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Apr, 2026

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

26 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Government unveils guidelines for Rs 10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche, aiming to boost capital flow efficiency.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

26 Apr, 2026

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Government unveils guidelines for Rs 10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche, aiming to boost capital flow efficiency.

26 Apr, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

India's textile and garment exports decline by 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26 due to falling competitiveness: GTRI report.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 Apr, 2026

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

India's textile and garment exports decline by 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26 due to falling competitiveness: GTRI report.

26 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

26 Apr, 2026

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

26 Apr, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

26 Apr, 2026

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

26 Apr, 2026

Economy

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

Why power grid is facing the most strain at night, Pg17

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear plant in landmark move, Pg14

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear plant in landmark move, Pg14

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

Where fossil fuel shocks hurt India's farms, Pg17

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

MoSPI plans monthly services sector index using GST, survey data, Pg15

MoSPI plans monthly services sector index using GST, survey data, Pg15

India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12

India needs a clear, rules-based framework for petrol prices, Pg12

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life: apex court, Pg1

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

'Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality, Pg7

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are, Pg10

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

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