Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Mar, 2026

AI's impact on labour market: Anthropic's report flags 'high exposure' jobs, Pg12

Anthropic's study reveals AI's potential job disruption in finance, IT, disproportionately affecting women and younger professionals, raising concerns for India's labor market.

9 Mar, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

9 Mar, 2026

Farm loan waivers return: How it could impact credit culture, Pg12

Maharashtra's Rs 35,000 crore farm loan waiver raises concerns about credit culture and fiscal burden, impacting long-term farmer interests.

9 Mar, 2026

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

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

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

8 Mar, 2026

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

8 Mar, 2026

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

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

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

8 Mar, 2026

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

8 Mar, 2026

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

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

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

8 Mar, 2026

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

8 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

8 Mar, 2026

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

8 Mar, 2026

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

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Asian Auto Exports: Iran-Israel conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, impacting billions in car shipments to West Asia.

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

8 Mar, 2026

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Asian Auto Exports: Iran-Israel conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, impacting billions in car shipments to West Asia.

8 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

8 Mar, 2026

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

8 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

Women and Women's Organizations Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

8 Mar, 2026

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

8 Mar, 2026

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

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

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

7 Mar, 2026

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

7 Mar, 2026

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

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

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

7 Mar, 2026

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

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

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

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

7 Mar, 2026

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

7 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.

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

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.

7 Mar, 2026

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

7 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.

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

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.

7 Mar, 2026

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

7 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

Health Sector E Governance Government Budgeting

7 Mar, 2026

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

7 Mar, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

7 Mar, 2026

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

7 Mar, 2026

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