Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Women and Women's Organizations Government Budgeting

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.

Women and Women's Organizations Government 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.

18 Apr, 2026

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

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.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes 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.

18 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

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.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian 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.

18 Apr, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

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.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer 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.

17 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

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.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects 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.

17 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

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.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: 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.

17 Apr, 2026

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

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.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian 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.

16 Apr, 2026

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

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

16 Apr, 2026

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

16 Apr, 2026

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

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

NHAI mandates FASTag-VRN validation for seamless tolling, aiming to curb revenue leakage and enhance efficiency via Multi-Lane Free Flow system.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

NHAI mandates FASTag-VRN validation for seamless tolling, aiming to curb revenue leakage and enhance efficiency via Multi-Lane Free Flow system.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Apr, 2026

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Apr, 2026

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Apr, 2026

March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15

India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

Inclusive Growth Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Food Processing and Related Industries

16 Apr, 2026

For agri growth in volatile world, look beyond farm gate, Pg11

India aims for $1 trillion agriculture economy by leveraging global value chains and FTAs amidst supply chain vulnerabilities.

16 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Apr, 2026

In workers' protests, a test of labour reforms, Pg10

Labour reforms face implementation challenges despite potential to improve wages, productivity, and reduce inequality, requiring strong enforcement and SME support.

16 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment