Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

Noida Airport emerges as vital necessity due to IGIA saturation, poised to handle spillover traffic and boost regional connectivity.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Mar, 2026

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

Noida Airport emerges as vital necessity due to IGIA saturation, poised to handle spillover traffic and boost regional connectivity.

29 Mar, 2026

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

RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17

RBI proposes e-cheques to modernize payment system, enhance security, and streamline cross-border transactions under Payments Vision 2028.

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

29 Mar, 2026

RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17

RBI proposes e-cheques to modernize payment system, enhance security, and streamline cross-border transactions under Payments Vision 2028.

29 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17

India secures safe passage for LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions via diplomatic engagement with Iran.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Mar, 2026

Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17

India secures safe passage for LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions via diplomatic engagement with Iran.

29 Mar, 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

CEA: Considerable downside to FY27 economic growth forecast of 7-7.4%, Pg17

CEA warns West Asia conflict poses downside risk to India's FY27 growth forecast, prompting economic re-prioritization and inflation concerns.

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

29 Mar, 2026

CEA: Considerable downside to FY27 economic growth forecast of 7-7.4%, Pg17

CEA warns West Asia conflict poses downside risk to India's FY27 growth forecast, prompting economic re-prioritization and inflation concerns.

29 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3

India dispatches 38,000 MT fuel to Sri Lanka amidst shortages due to Middle East supply disruptions, following high-level talks.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

29 Mar, 2026

Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3

India dispatches 38,000 MT fuel to Sri Lanka amidst shortages due to Middle East supply disruptions, following high-level talks.

29 Mar, 2026

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

Iran war expands as Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at Israel (12 US service personnel injured in attack on base in Saudi Arabia), Pg3

Yemen's Houthis target Israel, escalating Iran conflict; US base in Saudi Arabia attacked, injuring 12 personnel amid rising regional tensions.

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

29 Mar, 2026

Iran war expands as Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at Israel (12 US service personnel injured in attack on base in Saudi Arabia), Pg3

Yemen's Houthis target Israel, escalating Iran conflict; US base in Saudi Arabia attacked, injuring 12 personnel amid rising regional tensions.

29 Mar, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

29 Mar, 2026

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

29 Mar, 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

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

West Asia conflict slows India's economic growth; MSMEs and export sectors face rising costs and weakened demand.

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

29 Mar, 2026

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

West Asia conflict slows India's economic growth; MSMEs and export sectors face rising costs and weakened demand.

29 Mar, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10

DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Mar, 2026

Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10

DGCA strengthens aviation safety for VIP flights, empowering pilots to resist pressure and prioritizing weather safeguards during election operations.

28 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Mar, 2026

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.

28 Mar, 2026

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Mar, 2026

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.

28 Mar, 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.

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.

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.

28 Mar, 2026

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1

Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1

Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation by 20%, raising total availability to 70% of pre-crisis levels, offering relief to businesses.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 70% prioritizing steel, auto, textiles, and chemical industries for specialized heating purposes.

28 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.

28 Mar, 2026

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17

SEBI extends ban on derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities until March 31, 2027, aiming to control price volatility.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

28 Mar, 2026

Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17

SEBI extends ban on derivatives trading in seven agricultural commodities until March 31, 2027, aiming to control price volatility.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.

28 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17

Indian bond yields surge to 6.94% amidst inflation fears and potential RBI monetary tightening due to rising crude prices.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

28 Mar, 2026

Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17

Indian bond yields surge to 6.94% amidst inflation fears and potential RBI monetary tightening due to rising crude prices.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17

PLFS 2025 reveals women's wage growth surpasses men's across job sectors, yet significant gender pay gap persists.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17

PLFS 2025 reveals women's wage growth surpasses men's across job sectors, yet significant gender pay gap persists.

28 Mar, 2026

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

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.

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

28 Mar, 2026

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.

28 Mar, 2026

Economy

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

IGIA and Noida airport: Short-term competition but long-term necessity, Pg8

RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17

RBI weighs e-cheques to modernise payment system, Pg17

Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17

Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17

CEA: Considerable downside to FY27 economic growth forecast of 7-7.4%, Pg17

CEA: Considerable downside to FY27 economic growth forecast of 7-7.4%, Pg17

Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3

Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3

Iran war expands as Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at Israel (12 US service personnel injured in attack on base in Saudi Arabia), Pg3

Iran war expands as Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at Israel (12 US service personnel injured in attack on base in Saudi Arabia), Pg3

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10

Pilots told not to come under ‘VIP pressure’ during election season, Pg10

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1

Centre hikes LPG allocation by 20%, Pg1

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Commercial LPG supply up to 70%, focus on steel, auto, textiles, chemicals, Pg9

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17

Sebi extends trading ban in 7 agri commodity derivatives, Pg17

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17

Bond yields hit 6.94% amid fears of inflation, monetary tightening, Pg17

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data indicates a positive trend in women's wages, Pg17

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

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