Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Minister urges constructive criticism for policy improvement, highlighting India's progress in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Jan, 2026

A 2026 wish for criticism that improves policy, protects reform, Pg9

Minister urges constructive criticism for policy improvement, highlighting India's progress in poverty reduction, financial inclusion, and infrastructure development.

8 Jan, 2026

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

Why silver prices surfed a 160% wave in 2025, Pg10

Silver prices skyrocket 160% in 2025 amid supply shortages, US tariffs, and growing industrial demand from AI and green sectors.

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

8 Jan, 2026

Why silver prices surfed a 160% wave in 2025, Pg10

Silver prices skyrocket 160% in 2025 amid supply shortages, US tariffs, and growing industrial demand from AI and green sectors.

8 Jan, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

In relaxing Gujarat liquor law, tightrope of foreign investment, local sentiment, Pg10

Gujarat eases liquor laws in GIFT City to attract foreign investment amid social sensitivities and political considerations.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

8 Jan, 2026

In relaxing Gujarat liquor law, tightrope of foreign investment, local sentiment, Pg10

Gujarat eases liquor laws in GIFT City to attract foreign investment amid social sensitivities and political considerations.

8 Jan, 2026

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

India's trade deficit with FTA countries widening: Niti Aayog, Pg15

NITI Aayog reveals India's trade deficit with FTA partners surged 59.2% amid rising imports and declining exports.

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

7 Jan, 2026

India's trade deficit with FTA countries widening: Niti Aayog, Pg15

NITI Aayog reveals India's trade deficit with FTA partners surged 59.2% amid rising imports and declining exports.

7 Jan, 2026

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

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports with 16-22% tax, demanding government support.

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

7 Jan, 2026

After CBAM, exporters need a helping hand, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports with 16-22% tax, demanding government support.

7 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

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian exporters navigate US tariffs by diversifying into new markets and leveraging existing alliances, boosting overall export growth.

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

6 Jan, 2026

Old alliances, new markets: Two-path formula for export growth, Pg9

Indian exporters navigate US tariffs by diversifying into new markets and leveraging existing alliances, boosting overall export growth.

6 Jan, 2026

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

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.

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

5 Jan, 2026

IPO boom likely to continue in 2026; Rs 2.65 lakh cr fundraising in pipeline, Pg13

Indian IPO market poised for continued boom in 2026 with ₹2.65 lakh crore fundraising pipeline after record ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025.

5 Jan, 2026

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

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

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

5 Jan, 2026

CBAM isn't the end, it could be start of a green story, Pg11

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impacts Indian steel exports; India urged to align with global green standards.

5 Jan, 2026

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

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

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

4 Jan, 2026

Looking beyond US-China, Japanese companies invest $9 billion in India in 2025, Pg11

Japanese firms invest record $9 billion in India in 2025, driven by economic challenges and geopolitical shifts.

4 Jan, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Govt announces Rs 7,295-cr package to support credit access for exporters, Pg15

Government unveils Rs 7,295-crore export support package to boost credit access for exporters till 2031, benefiting MSMEs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

3 Jan, 2026

Govt announces Rs 7,295-cr package to support credit access for exporters, Pg15

Government unveils Rs 7,295-crore export support package to boost credit access for exporters till 2031, benefiting MSMEs.

3 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jan, 2026

Inattention to high tech, minerals is showing, Pg11

India's exclusion from US-led Pax Silica highlights R&D and mineral exploration deficits impacting geopolitical relevance amid China's dominance.

3 Jan, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Telecom sector needs more strong players, Pg10

Telecom sector grapples with market concentration as Vodafone Idea's financial woes prompt government intervention and search for new investors.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jan, 2026

Telecom sector needs more strong players, Pg10

Telecom sector grapples with market concentration as Vodafone Idea's financial woes prompt government intervention and search for new investors.

3 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

3 Jan, 2026

Exports hurt: States flag facility and testing gaps, Pg1

Indian exporters face competitiveness challenges due to high raw material costs, testing gaps, and shipping container shortages, impacting overall export performance.

3 Jan, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Corporate Governance

2 Jan, 2026

Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality, Pg8

Tesla shareholder's approval of Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package raises concerns about irrational exuberance, inequality, and corporate governance.

2 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

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

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

2 Jan, 2026

How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China, Pg2

Japanese scallops become pawns in diplomatic tensions with China after seafood import ban impacting Hokkaido's economy and international relations.

2 Jan, 2026

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

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

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

2 Jan, 2026

As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat, Pg13

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.

2 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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

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 Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jan, 2026

Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge, Pg10

EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.

2 Jan, 2026

Health Sector Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth