Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

In first Budget after Operation Sindoor, 15% hike for defence, Pg1

Post 'Operation Sindoor', Defence Budget surges 15% to ₹7.85 lakh crore, modernizing armed forces with increased capital outlay.

Government Budgeting Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

2 Feb, 2026

In first Budget after Operation Sindoor, 15% hike for defence, Pg1

Post 'Operation Sindoor', Defence Budget surges 15% to ₹7.85 lakh crore, modernizing armed forces with increased capital outlay.

2 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

Budget 2024 unveils seven high-speed rail corridors, dedicated freight routes, and rare earth corridors to boost connectivity and economic growth.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

2 Feb, 2026

Corridor to future: High-speed rail, freight, one for rare earths, Pg1

Budget 2024 unveils seven high-speed rail corridors, dedicated freight routes, and rare earth corridors to boost connectivity and economic growth.

2 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Transaction tax hiked to curb 'speculation' in F&O, but its volumes were already down, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 proposes STT hike on F&O trading to curb speculation, triggering market slump amidst FII outflows and investor concerns.

Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

2 Feb, 2026

Transaction tax hiked to curb 'speculation' in F&O, but its volumes were already down, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 proposes STT hike on F&O trading to curb speculation, triggering market slump amidst FII outflows and investor concerns.

2 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

Higher tax share for south states, Hindi heartland states see dip, Pg1

16th Finance Commission's recommendations accepted; Southern states gain higher tax share, Hindi heartland states face decline in allocation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Constitutional Bodies Government Budgeting

2 Feb, 2026

Higher tax share for south states, Hindi heartland states see dip, Pg1

16th Finance Commission's recommendations accepted; Southern states gain higher tax share, Hindi heartland states face decline in allocation.

2 Feb, 2026

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

Trump says India will buy Venezuela oil, new window after Iran, Russia, Pg1

Trump claims India to buy Venezuelan oil amidst US sanctions, creating new geopolitical dynamics impacting India's energy strategy.

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

2 Feb, 2026

Trump says India will buy Venezuela oil, new window after Iran, Russia, Pg1

Trump claims India to buy Venezuelan oil amidst US sanctions, creating new geopolitical dynamics impacting India's energy strategy.

2 Feb, 2026

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

Trump tariff shadow: Budget addresses US demands, backs vulnerable sectors, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 addresses US trade demands by tax holidays for data centers and easing duties on nuclear equipment.

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

2 Feb, 2026

Trump tariff shadow: Budget addresses US demands, backs vulnerable sectors, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 addresses US trade demands by tax holidays for data centers and easing duties on nuclear equipment.

2 Feb, 2026

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

Why is India-EU trade agreement significant?, Pg15

India-EU FTA concludes after two decades, promising tariff reductions and boosting trade in key sectors by 2026.

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

1 Feb, 2026

Why is India-EU trade agreement significant?, Pg15

India-EU FTA concludes after two decades, promising tariff reductions and boosting trade in key sectors by 2026.

1 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Rural Ministry spending hits new low in FY26: Data, Pg6

Rural Ministry's expenditure plummets to a 9-year low, utilizing only 51% of allocated funds amid new spending norms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

1 Feb, 2026

Rural Ministry spending hits new low in FY26: Data, Pg6

Rural Ministry's expenditure plummets to a 9-year low, utilizing only 51% of allocated funds amid new spending norms.

1 Feb, 2026

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

SBI's CHAKRA facility to finance 8 sunrise sectors, Pg11

SBI's CHAKRA initiative aims to finance ₹100 lakh crore investments in eight sunrise sectors over five years.

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

1 Feb, 2026

SBI's CHAKRA facility to finance 8 sunrise sectors, Pg11

SBI's CHAKRA initiative aims to finance ₹100 lakh crore investments in eight sunrise sectors over five years.

1 Feb, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System prevents elephant-train collisions by detecting movement via underground optical fibres, alerting train operators.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

1 Feb, 2026

Where elephants & trains cross path, an AI-enabled system prevents accidents, Pg1

AI-enabled Intrusion Detection System prevents elephant-train collisions by detecting movement via underground optical fibres, alerting train operators.

1 Feb, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1

Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

1 Feb, 2026

New debt-GDP fiscal anchor will likely open space for higher capex, Pg1

Centre shifts fiscal target to debt-GDP ratio, aiming 55% by FY27, allowing higher capex and gradual consolidation.

1 Feb, 2026

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

Deal with EU to be implemented in 2026 itself: Piyush Goyal, Pg1

India-EU Free Trade Agreement set to be implemented in 2026, boosting exports and strengthening ties amidst global trade shifts.

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

31 Jan, 2026

Deal with EU to be implemented in 2026 itself: Piyush Goyal, Pg1

India-EU Free Trade Agreement set to be implemented in 2026, boosting exports and strengthening ties amidst global trade shifts.

31 Jan, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Disaster and Disaster Management

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone blow, Pg12

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to IMF program despite Cyclone Ditwah's devastation, securing $200 million aid for recovery efforts.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Disaster and Disaster Management

31 Jan, 2026

Sri Lanka to stick to IMF path despite cyclone blow, Pg12

Sri Lanka affirms commitment to IMF program despite Cyclone Ditwah's devastation, securing $200 million aid for recovery efforts.

31 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

AI summit is attracting global interest, says Vaishnaw, Pg10

India AI Impact Summit 2024 witnesses global interest with $70 billion investment in AI infrastructure and 200 AI models launch.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

31 Jan, 2026

AI summit is attracting global interest, says Vaishnaw, Pg10

India AI Impact Summit 2024 witnesses global interest with $70 billion investment in AI infrastructure and 200 AI models launch.

31 Jan, 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.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

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.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

31 Jan, 2026

Green steel can shape India’s climate goals trajectory, Pg6

India's steel sector faces pressure to decarbonize amidst climate goals, with green steel production as a strategic imperative for economic competitiveness.

31 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

31 Jan, 2026

A job well done, Pg6

Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes strategic resilience, fiscal prudence, and addresses emerging risks like rupee depreciation and ethanol's impact.

31 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Budget 2026: The 3 big macro worries for India, Pg16

Budget 2026 faces challenges: decelerating nominal GDP growth, weak tax buoyancy, and sluggish private corporate investments impacting economic calculations.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

31 Jan, 2026

Budget 2026: The 3 big macro worries for India, Pg16

Budget 2026 faces challenges: decelerating nominal GDP growth, weak tax buoyancy, and sluggish private corporate investments impacting economic calculations.

31 Jan, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth