Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

India in talks with US on risk insurance to energy cargoes, Pg13

India engages US for risk insurance on energy cargoes via Hormuz Strait amid West Asia conflict, ensuring stable energy supply.

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

6 Mar, 2026

India in talks with US on risk insurance to energy cargoes, Pg13

India engages US for risk insurance on energy cargoes via Hormuz Strait amid West Asia conflict, ensuring stable energy supply.

6 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.

In sinking of the Dena, a Catch-22 for India, Pg10

US submarine sinks Iranian warship near India, raising concerns over regional security and India's maritime awareness capabilities.

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.

6 Mar, 2026

In sinking of the Dena, a Catch-22 for India, Pg10

US submarine sinks Iranian warship near India, raising concerns over regional security and India's maritime awareness capabilities.

6 Mar, 2026

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

Strait of Hormuz shut, a few tankers with Russia crude oil divert to India, Pg1

Hormuz Strait disruption prompts India to increase Russian crude oil imports; prices remain stable amidst supply adjustments.

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

6 Mar, 2026

Strait of Hormuz shut, a few tankers with Russia crude oil divert to India, Pg1

Hormuz Strait disruption prompts India to increase Russian crude oil imports; prices remain stable amidst supply adjustments.

6 Mar, 2026

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

Urea, DAP prices rise amid Iranwar tensions, supply concerns, pg12

The escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has sent global fertilizer prices soaring, with experts warning that Urea and DAP could breach the $1,000 per tonne mark. The disruption coincides with India’s upcoming sowing season, threatening to inflate input costs for farmers and increase the government's subsidy burden.

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

5 Mar, 2026

Urea, DAP prices rise amid Iranwar tensions, supply concerns, pg12

The escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has sent global fertilizer prices soaring, with experts warning that Urea and DAP could breach the $1,000 per tonne mark. The disruption coincides with India’s upcoming sowing season, threatening to inflate input costs for farmers and increase the government's subsidy burden.

5 Mar, 2026

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Morbi ceramic units face shutdown on propane supply issue, pg12

The ceramic manufacturing hub of Morbi, Gujarat, which produces nearly 90% of India’s ceramics, is facing an imminent shutdown of 70% of its operations. The crisis is a direct fallout of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has severed the supply of propane and led to significant cuts in natural gas allocations.

Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

5 Mar, 2026

Morbi ceramic units face shutdown on propane supply issue, pg12

The ceramic manufacturing hub of Morbi, Gujarat, which produces nearly 90% of India’s ceramics, is facing an imminent shutdown of 70% of its operations. The crisis is a direct fallout of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has severed the supply of propane and led to significant cuts in natural gas allocations.

5 Mar, 2026

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

War puts oil, gas imports under stress, pg12

The escalating conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted India’s energy supply chain, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of Qatari LNG production leaving millions of tonnes of cargo capacity stranded and threatening to double domestic fuel prices.

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

5 Mar, 2026

War puts oil, gas imports under stress, pg12

The escalating conflict in West Asia has severely disrupted India’s energy supply chain, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the suspension of Qatari LNG production leaving millions of tonnes of cargo capacity stranded and threatening to double domestic fuel prices.

5 Mar, 2026

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

India cannot remain ‘impervious’ if its citizens are hurt in Gulf conflict: govt., Pg11

India expresses 'grave anxiety' over Gulf conflict, prioritizes safety of 1 crore citizens, warns of trade, energy supply chain disruptions.

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

4 Mar, 2026

India cannot remain ‘impervious’ if its citizens are hurt in Gulf conflict: govt., Pg11

India expresses 'grave anxiety' over Gulf conflict, prioritizes safety of 1 crore citizens, warns of trade, energy supply chain disruptions.

4 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

What are the AI Impact Casebooks released in the AI Summit 2026?, Pg9

AI Impact Casebooks showcase AI's transformative potential across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and accessibility, empowering marginalized communities in the Global South.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life

4 Mar, 2026

What are the AI Impact Casebooks released in the AI Summit 2026?, Pg9

AI Impact Casebooks showcase AI's transformative potential across sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, and accessibility, empowering marginalized communities in the Global South.

4 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 Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

On India’s fighter jet acquisitions, Pg8

India's Rafale deal faces tech transfer hurdles; France denies source code access, impacting indigenous weapon integration and strategic autonomy.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

4 Mar, 2026

On India’s fighter jet acquisitions, Pg8

India's Rafale deal faces tech transfer hurdles; France denies source code access, impacting indigenous weapon integration and strategic autonomy.

4 Mar, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

4 Mar, 2026

India’s need for a mandatory R&D disclosure standard, Pg6

SEBI considers mandatory R&D disclosure norms to boost corporate innovation and transparency, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics.

4 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.

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade, Pg7

U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupts global fuel trade, threatens energy security with Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices.

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.

4 Mar, 2026

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran threaten global fuel trade, Pg7

U.S.-Israel attack on Iran disrupts global fuel trade, threatens energy security with Strait of Hormuz closure and rising oil prices.

4 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 Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Pakistan’s arms sales drive calls for India’s attention, Pg6

Pakistan's arms sales surge to $13 billion, raising concerns for India's regional influence and security amid geopolitical shifts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Mar, 2026

Pakistan’s arms sales drive calls for India’s attention, Pg6

Pakistan's arms sales surge to $13 billion, raising concerns for India's regional influence and security amid geopolitical shifts.

4 Mar, 2026

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

Canada uranium deal key to nuclear expansion plans, Pg16

India secures uranium supply deal with Canada for $1.9 billion to boost nuclear energy production by 2047.

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

4 Mar, 2026

Canada uranium deal key to nuclear expansion plans, Pg16

India secures uranium supply deal with Canada for $1.9 billion to boost nuclear energy production by 2047.

4 Mar, 2026

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

1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines, Pg15

Coal block auction failures: 31 of 98 miss deadlines, hindering domestic output and increasing import dependence despite policy interventions.

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

4 Mar, 2026

1 in 3 auctioned coal blocks miss operational deadlines, Pg15

Coal block auction failures: 31 of 98 miss deadlines, hindering domestic output and increasing import dependence despite policy interventions.

4 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

India and Canada can be friends in need, Pg11

India and Canada deepen ties with new agreements on renewable energy, critical minerals, and technology, aiming for resilient partnership.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

4 Mar, 2026

India and Canada can be friends in need, Pg11

India and Canada deepen ties with new agreements on renewable energy, critical minerals, and technology, aiming for resilient partnership.

4 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

4 Mar, 2026

On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

4 Mar, 2026

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