Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

Parliament and State Legislatures Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

28 Mar, 2026

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Parliamentary panel recommends dynamic import duties on edible oils and 20% safeguard duty on palm oil to protect Indian farmers.

28 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Government introduces Jan Vishwas (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to decriminalize minor offenses across 79 central acts for ease of business.

28 Mar, 2026

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

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

Gold prices plummet despite West Asia conflict due to rising interest rates, stronger dollar, and profit-booking, impacting global investment strategies.

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

27 Mar, 2026

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

Gold prices plummet despite West Asia conflict due to rising interest rates, stronger dollar, and profit-booking, impacting global investment strategies.

27 Mar, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

India has oil for 60 days, LPG for a month: Centre, Pg14

India assures energy security with 60-day oil reserves and increased LPG production amid West Asia tensions, discouraging panic buying.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

27 Mar, 2026

India has oil for 60 days, LPG for a month: Centre, Pg14

India assures energy security with 60-day oil reserves and increased LPG production amid West Asia tensions, discouraging panic buying.

27 Mar, 2026

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

Should men get paternity leave in India?, Pg11

Supreme Court urges paternity leave law; experts debate its impact on gender equality and workforce participation in India.

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

27 Mar, 2026

Should men get paternity leave in India?, Pg11

Supreme Court urges paternity leave law; experts debate its impact on gender equality and workforce participation in India.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

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

27 Mar, 2026

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

27 Mar, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The key to India’s multi-domain deterrence, capabilities, Pg10

India confronts China's military might, necessitating industrial overhaul, strategic tech investments, and doctrinal convergence for credible multi-domain deterrence.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 Mar, 2026

The key to India’s multi-domain deterrence, capabilities, Pg10

India confronts China's military might, necessitating industrial overhaul, strategic tech investments, and doctrinal convergence for credible multi-domain deterrence.

27 Mar, 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.

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

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.

27 Mar, 2026

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

27 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

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

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

27 Mar, 2026

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

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

27 Mar, 2026

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

27 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Government Budgeting

27 Mar, 2026

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

CBDT unveils Income-tax Rules, 2026: PAN thresholds hiked, unified challans introduced, and HRA benefits expanded for salaried individuals.

27 Mar, 2026

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

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD forecasts India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY26 and 6.1% for FY27 amid global economic resilience concerns.

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

27 Mar, 2026

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD forecasts India's GDP growth at 7.6% for FY26 and 6.1% for FY27 amid global economic resilience concerns.

27 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO's MC14 faces crisis as US pushes reforms; India seeks policy space amid e-commerce moratorium debate.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Mar, 2026

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO's MC14 faces crisis as US pushes reforms; India seeks policy space amid e-commerce moratorium debate.

27 Mar, 2026

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

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

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

27 Mar, 2026

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

India's Russian oil imports surge 82% in March amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, cushioned by US waiver, nearing historic peaks.

27 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Mar, 2026

Energy Security, Pg12

India aims for energy independence amidst West Asia turmoil, targeting 1500 GW renewables, electric vehicle transition, and nuclear expansion by 2047.

27 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Mar, 2026

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

West Asia crisis disrupts auto industry: Natural gas shortages halt paint shops, urea scarcity threatens commercial vehicle production, impacting exports.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

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

26 Mar, 2026

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India enhances climate commitment, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035 and increased carbon sink to 4 billion tonnes.

26 Mar, 2026

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

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

UDAN scheme revamped: Subsidy period extended to five years with ₹28,840 crore outlay to boost regional air connectivity.

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

26 Mar, 2026

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

UDAN scheme revamped: Subsidy period extended to five years with ₹28,840 crore outlay to boost regional air connectivity.

26 Mar, 2026

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

Retail inflation target , Pg12

RBI tasked to maintain 4% retail inflation target, with a 2% tolerance band, until March 2031, ensuring price stability.

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

26 Mar, 2026

Retail inflation target , Pg12

RBI tasked to maintain 4% retail inflation target, with a 2% tolerance band, until March 2031, ensuring price stability.

26 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

26 Mar, 2026

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO's MC14 faces challenges amid US-China rivalry; India urged to champion multilateralism and revisit entrenched positions for developing world.

26 Mar, 2026

Economy

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Panel: Take steps to protect farmers against cheap edible oil imports, Pg10

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

Govt introduces Jan Vishwas Bill’s second edition in Lok Sabha; rejects Cong objections, Pg10

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

India has oil for 60 days, LPG for a month: Centre, Pg14

India has oil for 60 days, LPG for a month: Centre, Pg14

Should men get paternity leave in India?, Pg11

Should men get paternity leave in India?, Pg11

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

The key to India’s multi-domain deterrence, capabilities, Pg10

The key to India’s multi-domain deterrence, capabilities, Pg10

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

New I-T Rules: Simpler processes, higher deductions for the salaried, Pg4

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

OECD projects India's GDP to grow 6.1% in next fiscal, Pg15

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

WTO MC14: Why it could be a 'turning point' for trade & what's at stake for India, Pg15

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Russian oil flows surge 82% in March to near-peak levels (With the Strait of Hormuz shut, the US has given a 30-day waiver for refiners to purchase Russian oil), Pg15

Energy Security, Pg12

Energy Security, Pg12

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

How gulf crisis is impacting Automobile Paint shops in India, Pg11

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

India raises clean-energy ambition with 60% non-fossil fuel power goal by 2035, Pg1

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

UDAN scheme with changes in subsidy, Pg1

Retail inflation target , Pg12

Retail inflation target , Pg12

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

WTO’s MC14, Pg8

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