Government Budgeting Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Apr, 2026

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.

24 Apr, 2026

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

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.

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

22 Apr, 2026

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.

22 Apr, 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 Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

22 Apr, 2026

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

22 Apr, 2026

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

Reform agenda matters more than ranking, Pg12

IMF reports India slips to 6th largest economy; methodological changes and rupee depreciation are key factors, reform needed.

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

21 Apr, 2026

Reform agenda matters more than ranking, Pg12

IMF reports India slips to 6th largest economy; methodological changes and rupee depreciation are key factors, reform needed.

21 Apr, 2026

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.

Inclusive Growth Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

20 Apr, 2026

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Analysis reveals how populist welfare schemes overshadow long-term development goals, impacting economic growth and fiscal sustainability in India.

20 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government Budgeting

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations Government Budgeting

18 Apr, 2026

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

18 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

15 Apr, 2026

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

MGNREGS wage hike delayed as Centre plans to replace it with Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-GRAM-G) Act, 2025.

15 Apr, 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 Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Apr, 2026

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.

14 Apr, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Article analyzes the rupee's role beyond price, highlighting its credibility as a barometer amidst economic challenges and policy responses.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

14 Apr, 2026

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Article analyzes the rupee's role beyond price, highlighting its credibility as a barometer amidst economic challenges and policy responses.

14 Apr, 2026

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

India hikes export duties on diesel and ATF to ensure domestic availability amidst global price surge post West Asia conflict.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Apr, 2026

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

India hikes export duties on diesel and ATF to ensure domestic availability amidst global price surge post West Asia conflict.

12 Apr, 2026

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

Timely inaction, Pg8

RBI holds steady amidst West Asia tensions, prioritizes growth over inflation control due to supply-side pressures and global uncertainties.

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

10 Apr, 2026

Timely inaction, Pg8

RBI holds steady amidst West Asia tensions, prioritizes growth over inflation control due to supply-side pressures and global uncertainties.

10 Apr, 2026

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

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, projects slower GDP growth of 6.9% for FY27 amid global uncertainties.

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

9 Apr, 2026

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, projects slower GDP growth of 6.9% for FY27 amid global uncertainties.

9 Apr, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

7 Apr, 2026

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

FM Sitharaman highlights India's fiscal discipline, providing economic resilience amid global volatility and maintaining capex program.

7 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

16th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government Budgeting

7 Apr, 2026

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

16th Finance Commission recommendations spark federalism debate; critics allege weakened state autonomy due to altered fund distribution and increased central leverage.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Why RBI is likely to keep rates steady and revise inflation, growth forecasts, Pg20

RBI likely to maintain steady rates amidst West Asia conflict, revising inflation and growth forecasts for FY27 due to supply disruptions.

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

7 Apr, 2026

Why RBI is likely to keep rates steady and revise inflation, growth forecasts, Pg20

RBI likely to maintain steady rates amidst West Asia conflict, revising inflation and growth forecasts for FY27 due to supply disruptions.

7 Apr, 2026

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

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Government waives customs duty on critical petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to ease supply chain disruptions amid West Asia tensions.

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

3 Apr, 2026

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Government waives customs duty on critical petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to ease supply chain disruptions amid West Asia tensions.

3 Apr, 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 Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8

Geopolitical tensions expose India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities: Rupee dips to ₹95, crude hits $156, impacting fiscal stability and household budgets.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Apr, 2026

On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8

Geopolitical tensions expose India's macroeconomic vulnerabilities: Rupee dips to ₹95, crude hits $156, impacting fiscal stability and household budgets.

1 Apr, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Apr, 2026

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Flawed Finance Commission formula penalizes disaster-prone states like Odisha due to population-based exposure metrics, impacting disaster funding.

1 Apr, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

31 Mar, 2026

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Government maintains steady interest rates on small savings schemes like PPF and NSC for eighth consecutive quarter, effective April 1, 2026.

31 Mar, 2026

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

28 Mar, 2026

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Government cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel but hikes export duties to aid OMCs amidst rising crude prices.

28 Mar, 2026

Government Budgeting

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Reform agenda matters more than ranking, Pg12

Reform agenda matters more than ranking, Pg12

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Differentiating welfare and development, Pg7

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

Wage hike for NREGS workers halted as Centre looks to roll out G-RAM-G, Pg9

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Rupee is more than a measure of price. It's also a barometer of credibility, Pg12

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

Timely inaction, Pg8

Timely inaction, Pg8

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

India's fiscal discipline provides headroom amid global volatility, Pg20

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

Finance commission strengthens local bodies, but at the cost of states, Pg11

Why RBI is likely to keep rates steady and revise inflation, growth forecasts, Pg20

Why RBI is likely to keep rates steady and revise inflation, growth forecasts, Pg20

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

Critical petrochemical products get full customs duty exemption (‘Centre will lose Rs 1,800 crore in revenue due to the three-month exemption on petrochemical products’), Pg15

On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8

On global tensions and India’s economy, Pg8

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Counting people is not counting disaster risk, Pg6

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Govt. retains interest rates on small savings schemes, Pg12

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change, Pg1

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