Economy

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
20 Apr, 2026

Build resilience, account for costs, Pg12

IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon amid El Niño concerns; ample food stocks and strategic reserves offer resilience against potential disruptions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
20 Apr, 2026

Armed Forces eye biogas, solar to cut fuel use amid West Asia crisis, Pg3

Armed Forces to adopt biogas, solar energy and optimize fuel use amid West Asia crisis to enhance energy security.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
19 Apr, 2026

What led to the Noida workers’ protest?, Pg11

Noida workers' protest triggers wage hike demands, revealing labour exploitation and governance gaps amidst rising living costs and code on wages.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Apr, 2026

India calls envoy after ships stopped in Strait of Hormuz, Pg8

India expresses strong concern to Iran over Strait of Hormuz ship seizures, urges safe passage amid regional tensions.

Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
19 Apr, 2026

Atomic energy body OKs nuclear power FDI policy, consultation next (SHANTI ACT PUSH), Pg4

Atomic Energy Commission approves FDI policy for nuclear power sector, aiming for 100 GW capacity by 2047 with ₹20 lakh crore investment.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Apr, 2026

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil, India set to benefit (DECISION COMES JUST 2 DAYS AFTER US TREASURY SECRETARY SAID WAIVER WON'T BE EXTENDED), Pg4

US extends Russian oil sanction waiver benefiting India amidst West Asia supply disruptions and easing global oil prices, despite earlier opposition.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism
19 Apr, 2026

Rural roads scheme extended, outlay increased by Rs 3,727 cr, Pg10

PMGSY-III extended till 2028-29 with Rs 3,727 crore outlay increase, focusing on rural connectivity and infrastructure development.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
19 Apr, 2026

Multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24K-crore cleared in UP, Andhra, Pg10

Cabinet approves Rs 24,815 crore for railway multi-tracking projects in UP and Andhra to decongest key routes.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Apr, 2026

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan, Pg17

Indian refiners use Chinese Yuan via ICICI Bank to pay for Iranian oil under US waiver, bypassing sanctions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
18 Apr, 2026

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
18 Apr, 2026

17 banks get govt nod to import bullion, Pg17

Government authorizes 17 banks for bullion imports, ending uncertainty after import halt due to delayed authorization list issuance.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
18 Apr, 2026

LPG demand softens, moving to normalcy amid summer onset, Pg17

LPG demand normalizes post-panic surge amid West Asia tensions; supplies stabilize with diversified imports and increased domestic production.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
18 Apr, 2026

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

IMF Report: India slips to sixth largest economy behind Japan and UK due to revised GDP estimates and rupee depreciation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment Budgeting
18 Apr, 2026

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth
18 Apr, 2026

How political goals, tussles led to 1969 bank nationalisation, Pg16

Indira Gandhi's 1969 bank nationalisation: Political motives, economic impact, and the Congress party split revealed.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
18 Apr, 2026

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsBuffer Stocks and Food Security
17 Apr, 2026

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Below-average monsoon forecast raises inflation concerns amid West Asia war, potentially impacting food prices and farm incomes significantly.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
17 Apr, 2026

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.

Parliament and State LegislaturesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
17 Apr, 2026

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

Women and Women's OrganizationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
16 Apr, 2026

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, with urban areas reporting 6.8% joblessness, NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals.

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