Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

13 Jan, 2026

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India and Germany deepen defence cooperation, eyeing co-production and Indo-Pacific collaboration amid global instability concerns and rising protectionism.

13 Jan, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

13 Jan, 2026

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Study reveals solar panels on biofuel land could produce 23 times more energy, potentially powering all global vehicles.

13 Jan, 2026

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

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India's credit-deposit ratio hits 82% by December 15, 2023, marking strong financial development and economic growth since 2001.

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

13 Jan, 2026

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India's credit-deposit ratio hits 82% by December 15, 2023, marking strong financial development and economic growth since 2001.

13 Jan, 2026

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

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

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

13 Jan, 2026

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

India faces a staggering $11.4 trillion economic burden due to diabetes, ranking second globally after the United States.

13 Jan, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability E Governance Land Reforms in India

13 Jan, 2026

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Karnataka's Bhoomi project revolutionizes land governance with digitization, transparency, and welfare integration, benefiting 3.5 crore farmers over 25 years.

13 Jan, 2026

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

Economy

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

India, Germany agree to shore up defence cooperation, Pg1

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

Solar panels yield far more energy per acre than biofuels, Pg7

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

India’s credit-deposit ratio as of December 15 last year, Pg8

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

The economic burden of India due to diabetes, Pg8

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

Bhoomi, a governance success, Pg7

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

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