Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Experts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11

Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

15 Mar, 2026

Experts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11

Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.

15 Mar, 2026

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

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.

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

15 Mar, 2026

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst Hormuz Strait crisis, prioritizing LPG supply for households and regulating natural gas allocation.

15 Mar, 2026

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

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.

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

15 Mar, 2026

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

US pushes AI firms to self-fund energy; India woos them with tax breaks, risking resource strain and ecological imbalance.

15 Mar, 2026

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

Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8

West Asia conflict severely impacts Indian airlines with flight cancellations, rising fuel costs, and longer routes, crippling aircraft utilization.

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

15 Mar, 2026

Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8

West Asia conflict severely impacts Indian airlines with flight cancellations, rising fuel costs, and longer routes, crippling aircraft utilization.

15 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.

Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8

Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.

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.

15 Mar, 2026

Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8

Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.

15 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Mar, 2026

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

15 Mar, 2026

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

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.

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

15 Mar, 2026

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Electricity Amendment Rules, 2024 clarify captive power generation norms, reduce transmission losses, and boost industrial growth aligning with energy transition goals.

15 Mar, 2026

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

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Economists argue that India’s official GDP growth since 2011-12 has been significantly overstated due to methodological flaws, particularly in how the informal sector and inflation are measured.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

The domestic stock market suffered its steepest weekly decline in nearly four years, losing over 5% as surging crude oil prices and the West Asia conflict triggered a massive sell-off. Benchmark indices have now retreated to levels last seen in February 2024, with investor wealth eroding by approximately ₹34 lakh crore since the crisis began.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1

Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1

Iran’s Ambassador to India has signaled potential progress in securing safe passage for Indian fuel tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the "common faith and interests" between the two nations.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre allocates ₹57,381 crore for Economic Stabilisation Fund to counter global economic shocks and maintain fiscal deficit target.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9

Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9

Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

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

14 Mar, 2026

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel urges government to form expert committee for assessing India's urban infrastructure needs and reforms up to 2047.

14 Mar, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Mar, 2026

Price pressures, Pg6

India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.

14 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Mar, 2026

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.

14 Mar, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6

Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

14 Mar, 2026

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6

Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.

14 Mar, 2026

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

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.

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

13 Mar, 2026

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

India’s headline retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February, driven largely by an unfavorable base effect and surges in specific commodities like precious metals and certain vegetables.

13 Mar, 2026

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

US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1

The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into India, China, and 14 other nations to address structural manufacturing overcapacity and trade surpluses. The probe aims to establish a new legal basis for tariffs by July 2026, following recent Supreme Court rulings against previous trade measures.

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

13 Mar, 2026

US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1

The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into India, China, and 14 other nations to address structural manufacturing overcapacity and trade surpluses. The probe aims to establish a new legal basis for tariffs by July 2026, following recent Supreme Court rulings against previous trade measures.

13 Mar, 2026

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

Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1

Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.

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

13 Mar, 2026

Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1

Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.

13 Mar, 2026

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

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13

India grapples with LPG supply shortfall despite 25% production surge, necessitating reliance on imports due to storage limitations.

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

13 Mar, 2026

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13

India grapples with LPG supply shortfall despite 25% production surge, necessitating reliance on imports due to storage limitations.

13 Mar, 2026

Economy

Experts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11

Experts clash over HALEU-Th fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, Pg11

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

What is the Essential Commodities Act?, Pg12

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

When AI firms become power firms, who pays?, Pg11

Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8

Closed skies and costly detours: why Indian airlines are among the worst hit by the conflict in West Asia, Pg8

Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8

Centre bars PNG users from refilling LPG connections, Pg8

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Clarity on captive power generation, Pg11

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Growth has been less strong than it seems. The misreading has complicated policy, Pg11

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

Oil price rise: Market sinks 5% in a week, logs worst 4-year weekly fall, Pg1

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1

Will try our best: Iran envoy on safe passage for India-bound fuel ships, Pg1

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Centre sets aside ₹57,381 cr. to offset ‘global headwinds’, Pg1

Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9

Indian-flagged LPG carrier crosses the Strait of Hormuz: tracking data, Pg9

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

Parliamentary panel seeks committee on urban infrastructure, Pg8

​Price pressures, Pg6

​Price pressures, Pg6

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

The India-Canada turnaround is about deliverables, Pg6

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6

The fate of the Washington Consensus, once talisman, Pg6

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

Feb inflation rises to 3.21%, Iranwar impactyet tobe felt, Pg15

US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1

US initiates Section 301 probe against India, China, 14 others, Pg1

Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1

Crude supply secure, no shortage of fuel: Minister, Pg1

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13

Lacking long-term storage, India must rely on imports to manage LPG supply, Pg13

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