Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

The lessons of past oil crises have not been fully learnt, Pg12

India's energy vulnerability exposed: Analysis of past oil crises reveals import dependence and need for energy atmanirbharta through conservation.

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

20 Mar, 2026

The lessons of past oil crises have not been fully learnt, Pg12

India's energy vulnerability exposed: Analysis of past oil crises reveals import dependence and need for energy atmanirbharta through conservation.

20 Mar, 2026

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

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

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

20 Mar, 2026

Iran strikes Gulf energy facilities, shock waves hit global economy, Pg1

Iran's Gulf energy facility strikes trigger global economic turmoil, fuel price surge, and threaten LNG supplies to Europe and Asia.

20 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list, Pg1

India initiates Hormuz evacuation plan for 22 vessels amid West Asia tensions, ensuring energy security and seafarer safety.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

19 Mar, 2026

22 India-bound ships on Hormuz evacuation list, Pg1

India initiates Hormuz evacuation plan for 22 vessels amid West Asia tensions, ensuring energy security and seafarer safety.

19 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Keep 60% seats free of selection fee; can sit together if PNR is same: Govt, Pg9

DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats free and ensure passengers with same PNR sit together.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Citizens Charters and Institutional Measures for Transparency Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Mar, 2026

Keep 60% seats free of selection fee; can sit together if PNR is same: Govt, Pg9

DGCA mandates airlines to offer 60% of seats free and ensure passengers with same PNR sit together.

19 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.

Israel intensifies strikes on Beirut; Iran seeks new Hormuz protocol, Pg2

Israel intensifies Beirut strikes amid Iran's call for new Hormuz protocol post-conflict, raising regional security concerns and maritime risks.

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.

19 Mar, 2026

Israel intensifies strikes on Beirut; Iran seeks new Hormuz protocol, Pg2

Israel intensifies Beirut strikes amid Iran's call for new Hormuz protocol post-conflict, raising regional security concerns and maritime risks.

19 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Nod to 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under new BHAVYA scheme, Pg15

Government approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, boosting manufacturing and employment.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Mar, 2026

Nod to 100 plug-and-play industrial parks under new BHAVYA scheme, Pg15

Government approves Rs 33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks nationwide, boosting manufacturing and employment.

19 Mar, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Domestic sourcing of solar wafers, ingots: How will it curb Chinese imports?, Pg15

India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers and ingots from June 2028, aiming to cut reliance on Chinese imports.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 Mar, 2026

Domestic sourcing of solar wafers, ingots: How will it curb Chinese imports?, Pg15

India mandates domestic sourcing of solar wafers and ingots from June 2028, aiming to cut reliance on Chinese imports.

19 Mar, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Mar, 2026

Centre to states: Up PNG rollout, get additional LPG for business, Pg15

To boost PNG adoption amid LPG shortages, Centre offers states incentives like increased LPG allocation for commercial use up to 30%.

19 Mar, 2026

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

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

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

19 Mar, 2026

Let's talk about menstrual leave, who bears the cost, Pg13

Supreme Court debates menstrual leave policy amid concerns over potential discrimination and impact on women's employment opportunities, highlighting the need for comprehensive solutions.

19 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8

Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Mar, 2026

A bit of a blur over India’s new carbon credit plan, Pg8

Budget 2026's ₹20,000 crore carbon credit plan sparks confusion; industrial CCUS focus versus farmer income narrative needs clarification.

18 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9

Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Mar, 2026

Post-liberalisation, what should be scope of industry definition, asks SC, Pg9

Supreme Court reconsiders 'industry' definition post-1991 reforms, questioning its scope amid privatization and liberalization, impacting labour laws.

18 Mar, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6

FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

18 Mar, 2026

Ensuring steady LPG supply, speeding up production, says FM, Pg6

FM assures steady LPG supply amid West Asia conflict, Parliament passes Appropriation Bill 2024, and concerns raised over economic stabilization fund.

18 Mar, 2026

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

House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6

Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.

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

18 Mar, 2026

House panel urges Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock, Pg6

Parliamentary panel recommends Petroleum Ministry to maintain 90-day crude oil stock and build more strategic reserves for energy security.

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

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

18 Mar, 2026

How the global energy shock threatens India's Goldilocks era, Pg18

Global energy crisis threatens India's economic stability; rupee weakens to 92.38, inflation rises, and fiscal deficit targets jeopardized.

18 Mar, 2026

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

E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17

India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.

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

18 Mar, 2026

E-transmission duty: US seeks permanent curbs, India opposes, Pg17

India to oppose US-led WTO proposal for permanent e-transmission duty moratorium at MC14, citing revenue loss.

18 Mar, 2026

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

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.

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

18 Mar, 2026

Oil shock redux: We've been here before, Pg13

Geopolitical tensions trigger oil price surge, threatening India's economy with inflation, rupee depreciation, and widening deficits, reminiscent of 1979 crisis.

18 Mar, 2026

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

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.

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

18 Mar, 2026

India's GDP debate: Right questions, wrong numbers, Pg13

Economists debate India's GDP accuracy, questioning data usage and informal sector representation, challenging recent misestimation claims and methodological choices.

18 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.