Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1

Retail inflation climbs to 1.33% in December 2025, a three-month high, but remains below RBI's 2% comfort level.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1

Retail inflation climbs to 1.33% in December 2025, a three-month high, but remains below RBI's 2% comfort level.

13 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

India leverages Article 6 of Paris Agreement, signs Joint Crediting Mechanism to boost climate finance and tech transfer.

13 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

Delhi government incentivizes EV retrofitting with ₹50,000 subsidy amid high conversion costs and GST challenges.

13 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

US eyes Venezuelan heavy crude due to refinery configurations despite political tensions and domestic production boom.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 Jan, 2026

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

US eyes Venezuelan heavy crude due to refinery configurations despite political tensions and domestic production boom.

13 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV import dispute after EU imposed tariffs up to 35.3%.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

China and EU agree on steps to resolve EV import dispute after EU imposed tariffs up to 35.3%.

13 Jan, 2026

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

‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21

India's CPI inflation edges up to 1.33% in December 2025 due to base effect, new CPI series to be released.

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

13 Jan, 2026

‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21

India's CPI inflation edges up to 1.33% in December 2025 due to base effect, new CPI series to be released.

13 Jan, 2026

Government Budgeting

Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21

India's net direct tax collection surges 8.82% to ₹18.38L cr by January 11, driven by corporate tax growth.

Government Budgeting

13 Jan, 2026

Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21

India's net direct tax collection surges 8.82% to ₹18.38L cr by January 11, driven by corporate tax growth.

13 Jan, 2026

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

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

India's coal-fired electricity generation declines 3% in 2025, first time in 50 years, driven by renewables growth.

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

13 Jan, 2026

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

India's coal-fired electricity generation declines 3% in 2025, first time in 50 years, driven by renewables growth.

13 Jan, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Space Technology

13 Jan, 2026

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

US invites India to Pax Silica amid trade talks, signaling stronger tech and supply chain alliance against China.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

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

13 Jan, 2026

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces 60% budget cut amid extension uncertainty and reported irregularities, impacting rural tap water goals.

13 Jan, 2026

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

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

India and Germany strengthen ties with 19 agreements, visa-free transit, and defense cooperation roadmap amid geopolitical shifts.

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

13 Jan, 2026

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

India and Germany strengthen ties with 19 agreements, visa-free transit, and defense cooperation roadmap amid geopolitical shifts.

13 Jan, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Jan, 2026

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Agriculture Ministry proposes merging Krishonnati Yojana, NMNF, and NBHM into PM-RKVY with ₹1.75 lakh crore outlay, linking funds to state reforms.

12 Jan, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

12 Jan, 2026

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Railways' Kavach system and airlines' ILS CAT IIIB landings mitigate fog disruptions, ensuring safer winter travel amidst visibility challenges.

12 Jan, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Food Processing and Related Industries Biotechnology

12 Jan, 2026

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Parasitic weed threatens India's mustard crop, pushing farmers towards herbicide-resistant varieties and GM solutions to secure domestic edible oil production.

12 Jan, 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

Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19

Trump's proposed credit card rate cap sparks debate in India amid rising credit card usage and high-interest rates.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 Jan, 2026

Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19

Trump's proposed credit card rate cap sparks debate in India amid rising credit card usage and high-interest rates.

12 Jan, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

Population and Associated Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Jan, 2026

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

Arvind Subramanian and Devesh Kapur analyze India's economic precociousness, welfare schemes, and the impact of political and cultural factors.

12 Jan, 2026

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

HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17

US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.

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

12 Jan, 2026

HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17

US tariffs in 2025 trigger trade shifts: China's exports decline, while ASEAN and India gain ground in electronics.

12 Jan, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

12 Jan, 2026

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

Vande Bharat Sleeper Express launches with higher fares, confirmed tickets only, and a minimum chargeable distance of 400 km.

12 Jan, 2026

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Jan, 2026

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

India's 'Goldilocks' economy navigates global shifts, requiring focus on labour-intensive growth and institutional reforms for sustained prosperity.

12 Jan, 2026

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

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.

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

11 Jan, 2026

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

SEBI likely to approve NSE's IPO this month; T+0 settlement faces hurdles; simplified KYC for retail investors soon.

11 Jan, 2026

Economy

Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1

Retail inflation at 3-month high of 1.33% in December, Pg1

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

Why Article 6 is a powerful tool for India, Pg7

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

EV retrofit push: How converting old cars to electric works & why it may be expensive (UPCOMING EV POLICY), Pg4

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

The ‘heavy’ lure of Venezuela’s crude for the US, Pg22

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

China, EU agree on steps to resolve EV imports dispute, Pg21

‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21

‘Old’ CPI inflation rises to 1.33% in Dec, ends 2025 outside RBI’s 2-6% range, Pg21

Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21

Net direct tax collection rises 8.82% to Rs 18.38L cr till Jan 11, Pg21

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

First time in 50 years, coal-fired electricity generation saw year-on-year decline in 2025, Pg16

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

New envoy breaks ice: Trade talks today, India in US-led AI, supply chain alliance, Pg1

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

Jal Jeevan outlay to be cut 60% this year, Pg1

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

From defence to visa-free transit, India & Germany push forward, Pg1

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Govt to merge agri schemes, link funds to state reforms, Pg9

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

Fogged out: How Railways and airlines tackle fog-induced disruptions in winter, Pg19

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions, Pg19

Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19

Could Trump's credit card rate cap nudge policy change in India?, Pg19

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

'Govt good at implementation, so new welfarism, infra took off. (Pvt investment) needs rule of law, not to weaponise state to target or favour' (Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor, and Devesh Kapur, Professor of South Asian Studies..., Pg18

HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17

HOW US TARIFFS HAVE CHANGED GLOBAL TRADE FLOWS, Pg17

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

No RAC, minimum chargeable distance 400 km: Vande Bharat Sleeper Express rolls out this week (Fare higher than those of other premium trains), Pg14

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

The task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences, Pg13

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

Nod to NSE IPO soon: SEBI chief, Pg13

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