Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRIndustry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPRGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsIntellectual Property Rights, IPR25 Apr, 2026Industry body flags concern over proposed pesticides Bill, Pg12Pesticide industry urges revisions to draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster access to crop protection technologies and innovation.25 Apr, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIncremental change, Pg8India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation25 Apr, 2026Incremental change, Pg8India's CAFE-III norms dilute emission targets via credits, potentially hindering EV transition and climate goals despite headline reductions.25 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEngineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15Engineering goods exports to West Asia plummet 50% in March due to geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy25 Apr, 2026Engineering goods exports to West Asia drop by 50%, Pg15Engineering goods exports to West Asia plummet 50% in March due to geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions.25 Apr, 2026
Economics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationEconomics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationThree pathways for energy diversification, Pg13India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.Economics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and DegradationEconomics of Animal RearingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation25 Apr, 2026Three pathways for energy diversification, Pg13India explores energy diversification through electricity, biofuels, and natural gas to bolster resilience and reduce import dependence.25 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15RBI bulletin warns West Asia conflict may hike energy costs, disrupt trade, and destabilize financial markets, impacting India's economic outlook.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Apr, 2026Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15RBI bulletin warns West Asia conflict may hike energy costs, disrupt trade, and destabilize financial markets, impacting India's economic outlook.24 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyNet FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15India's FDI rebounds to $4.6 billion in February, marking a four-year high amid shifting global investor sentiment.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy24 Apr, 2026Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15India's FDI rebounds to $4.6 billion in February, marking a four-year high amid shifting global investor sentiment.24 Apr, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingMissing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment BudgetingImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityRole of Civil Services in a DemocracyGovernment Budgeting24 Apr, 2026Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.24 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Apr, 2026India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.24 Apr, 2026
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationCentre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation23 Apr, 2026Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19Ethanol blending permitted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under Essential Commodities Act, 1955, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.23 Apr, 2026
Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19CERC proposes 'one grid one price' via market coupling, assigning Grid India as central operator for uniform electricity pricing.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.23 Apr, 2026How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19CERC proposes 'one grid one price' via market coupling, assigning Grid India as central operator for uniform electricity pricing.23 Apr, 2026
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentWar, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19RBI flags inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Niño, and energy prices; projects 6.9% GDP growth in 2026-27.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Apr, 2026War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19RBI flags inflation risks from West Asia conflict, El Niño, and energy prices; projects 6.9% GDP growth in 2026-27.23 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13China confronts US blockade of Iranian ports, balancing economic interests with geopolitical strategy amidst rising West Asia tensions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.23 Apr, 2026China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13China confronts US blockade of Iranian ports, balancing economic interests with geopolitical strategy amidst rising West Asia tensions.23 Apr, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyRupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13Rupee's persistent depreciation driven by capital outflows amid trade tensions and lack of domestic AI investment opportunities.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy23 Apr, 2026Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13Rupee's persistent depreciation driven by capital outflows amid trade tensions and lack of domestic AI investment opportunities.23 Apr, 2026
Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Apr, 2026‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.23 Apr, 2026
Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.Inclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment23 Apr, 2026India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.23 Apr, 2026
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnologyMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnologyIran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnologyMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityBiotechnology23 Apr, 2026Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply, doubling prices and threatening India's Kharif season; biostimulants offer a solution for enhanced nutrient efficiency.23 Apr, 2026
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEconomics of Animal RearingImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEconomics of Animal RearingExtreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgIIUN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEconomics of Animal RearingImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsEconomics of Animal Rearing23 Apr, 2026Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgIIUN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.23 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBeyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy23 Apr, 2026Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.23 Apr, 2026
Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Education SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.22 Apr, 2026India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.22 Apr, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting22 Apr, 2026The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.22 Apr, 2026