Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

Highest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1

India witnesses record 44,000 new start-up registrations in 2025, marking a decade of Startup India initiative success.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Investment Models

17 Jan, 2026

Highest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1

India witnesses record 44,000 new start-up registrations in 2025, marking a decade of Startup India initiative success.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Budget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 eyes growth via defence boost, export incentives, tax reforms, and corporate bond market deepening.

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

17 Jan, 2026

Budget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 eyes growth via defence boost, export incentives, tax reforms, and corporate bond market deepening.

17 Jan, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Jan, 2026

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

Delhi Metro expansion to 900 km proposed by CAQM, inspired by Beijing, to combat vehicular pollution effectively.

17 Jan, 2026

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

New Trump tariff could be last straw for basmati exports to Iran, Pg19

Trump's Iran tariff threatens Indian basmati exports, as payment uncertainties and currency devaluation disrupt trade relations and market prices.

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

17 Jan, 2026

New Trump tariff could be last straw for basmati exports to Iran, Pg19

Trump's Iran tariff threatens Indian basmati exports, as payment uncertainties and currency devaluation disrupt trade relations and market prices.

17 Jan, 2026

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

India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs, Pg19

US tariffs cause Indian export slowdown; exports to US fall, China rise marginally, and rest of world remain flat.

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

17 Jan, 2026

India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs, Pg19

US tariffs cause Indian export slowdown; exports to US fall, China rise marginally, and rest of world remain flat.

17 Jan, 2026

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

'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18

EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.

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

17 Jan, 2026

'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18

EPFO to enable direct EPF withdrawals to bank accounts via UPI for subscribers by April, enhancing accessibility.

17 Jan, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

17 Jan, 2026

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

PM Modi urges startups to develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, boost manufacturing, and aim for global leadership.

17 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Jan, 2026

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions to enhance efficiency and reduce funding costs in the cash market.

17 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

17 Jan, 2026

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Changing Indian food habits necessitate agricultural diversification beyond rice and wheat, impacting farmer incomes and nutritional security.

17 Jan, 2026

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

India-EU FTA is a pact whose time has come, Pg16

India-EU FTA negotiations near conclusion, aiming for agreement before Republic Day visit, boosting trade and addressing carbon tax concerns.

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

17 Jan, 2026

India-EU FTA is a pact whose time has come, Pg16

India-EU FTA negotiations near conclusion, aiming for agreement before Republic Day visit, boosting trade and addressing carbon tax concerns.

17 Jan, 2026

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contract, citing public interest, after contractor delays 87-km Gujarat stretch.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

17 Jan, 2026

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

Delhi HC allows NHAI to terminate Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contract, citing public interest, after contractor delays 87-km Gujarat stretch.

17 Jan, 2026

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

India-EU pact to be 'mother of all trade deals', no member state opposed: Goyal (LIKELY TO BE SIGNED JANUARY 26), Pg3

India-EU FTA, dubbed 'mother of all trade deals', aims for comprehensive, mutually advantageous agreement, likely signed January 26, 2025.

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

17 Jan, 2026

India-EU pact to be 'mother of all trade deals', no member state opposed: Goyal (LIKELY TO BE SIGNED JANUARY 26), Pg3

India-EU FTA, dubbed 'mother of all trade deals', aims for comprehensive, mutually advantageous agreement, likely signed January 26, 2025.

17 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Disaster and Disaster Management

17 Jan, 2026

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Kaziranga National Park to get 34.5-km elevated corridor worth ₹6,950 cr for safer animal passage across NH-715.

17 Jan, 2026

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

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

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

16 Jan, 2026

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

India's road accident fatalities spotlighted: Nashik Rural tops list, reveals critical engineering flaws and enforcement gaps needing urgent action.

16 Jan, 2026

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

PLFS: Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%, Pg21

India's Labour Force Participation Rate hits 56.1% in December 2025, a new high since PLFS revamp.

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

16 Jan, 2026

PLFS: Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%, Pg21

India's Labour Force Participation Rate hits 56.1% in December 2025, a new high since PLFS revamp.

16 Jan, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21

SEBI considers settling NSE co-location case for ₹1,387 Cr, potentially greenlighting long-awaited IPO after whistle-blower allegations.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Jan, 2026

NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21

SEBI considers settling NSE co-location case for ₹1,387 Cr, potentially greenlighting long-awaited IPO after whistle-blower allegations.

16 Jan, 2026

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

Exports rise 1.8% in Dec as UAE, China gains offset impact of steep US tariffs, Pg21

India's December exports rise 1.8%, driven by China and UAE gains, despite US tariff impact and widening trade deficit.

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

16 Jan, 2026

Exports rise 1.8% in Dec as UAE, China gains offset impact of steep US tariffs, Pg21

India's December exports rise 1.8%, driven by China and UAE gains, despite US tariff impact and widening trade deficit.

16 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life

16 Jan, 2026

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.

16 Jan, 2026

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

China's exports hold up but there are pain points, Pg12

China's trade surplus surges to $1.19 trillion in 2025 despite US tariffs, driven by exports to ASEAN, India, EU, and Africa.

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

16 Jan, 2026

China's exports hold up but there are pain points, Pg12

China's trade surplus surges to $1.19 trillion in 2025 despite US tariffs, driven by exports to ASEAN, India, EU, and Africa.

16 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire, Pg5

India advances EU trade deal amid US uncertainty, aiming for agreement before EU leaders' Republic Day visit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Jan, 2026

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire, Pg5

India advances EU trade deal amid US uncertainty, aiming for agreement before EU leaders' Republic Day visit.

16 Jan, 2026

Economy

Highest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1

Highest annual spike saw 44,000 start-ups added last year: Modi, Pg1

Budget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 must keep the growth momentum, Pg8

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

CAQM cites Beijing example, says Delhi Metro may need to double operational network (EYE ON REDUCING VEHICULAR POLLUTION), Pg6

New Trump tariff could be last straw for basmati exports to Iran, Pg19

New Trump tariff could be last straw for basmati exports to Iran, Pg19

India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs, Pg19

India must widen, and deepen, its export pool to offset US tariffs, Pg19

'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18

'EPF money withdrawal via UPI by April', Pg18

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

Develop indigenous AI on Indian servers, PM urges Indian talent, Pg18

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18

SEBI proposes netting of funds for FPI transactions, Pg18

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

Food habits are changing. Farms must, too, Pg17

India-EU FTA is a pact whose time has come, Pg16

India-EU FTA is a pact whose time has come, Pg16

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

'Citizens can't be deprived...': HC allows NHAI to end contract of firm 'holding up' Delhi-Mumbai e-way, Pg14

India-EU pact to be 'mother of all trade deals', no member state opposed: Goyal (LIKELY TO BE SIGNED JANUARY 26), Pg3

India-EU pact to be 'mother of all trade deals', no member state opposed: Goyal (LIKELY TO BE SIGNED JANUARY 26), Pg3

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

In Assam's Kaziranga, elevated corridor lifts hopes of curbing animal deaths, Pg11

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

Most road accidents occur in known zones, solutions lie in focused efforts, Pg4

PLFS: Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%, Pg21

PLFS: Labour Force Participation Rate ends 2025 at new high of 56.1%, Pg21

NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21

NSE co-location, dark fibre cases: SEBI agrees 'in-principle' to settlement pleas, Pg21

Exports rise 1.8% in Dec as UAE, China gains offset impact of steep US tariffs, Pg21

Exports rise 1.8% in Dec as UAE, China gains offset impact of steep US tariffs, Pg21

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

Electrifying: Peak power demand this winter outpaces last summer's, Pg15

China's exports hold up but there are pain points, Pg12

China's exports hold up but there are pain points, Pg12

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire, Pg5

India moves ahead on EU deal as US pact hangs fire, Pg5

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