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Parliament and State Legislatures Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3

Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.

Parliament and State Legislatures Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

17 Dec, 2025

N-energy Bill rules likely to open space for foreign funding, Pg3

Parliament approves bill to allow 100% FDI in insurance sector, aiming to boost investment and increase insurance penetration.

17 Dec, 2025

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

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.

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

16 Dec, 2025

Bill to allow private sector to make, run nuclear plants, Pg1

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, paving way for private sector in nuclear power, targeting 100 GW capacity by 2047.

16 Dec, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14

Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.

Women and Women's Organizations Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Dec, 2025

Unemployment rate dips to 4.7% in November: PLFS, Pg14

Unemployment rate hits 4.7% in November, a seven-month low, as Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.8% according to PLFS.

16 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10

IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Dec, 2025

Why were IndiGo operations disrupted?, Pg10

IndiGo flight disruptions expose pilot shortage, rostering failures after DGCA's new duty rules; ₹1,100 crore refunds issued.

16 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The growth rate of India’s merchandise exports to China, Pg10

India's merchandise exports to China surge 32.83% reaching $12.22 billion during April-November 2025, marking significant trade growth.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Dec, 2025

The growth rate of India’s merchandise exports to China, Pg10

India's merchandise exports to China surge 32.83% reaching $12.22 billion during April-November 2025, marking significant trade growth.

16 Dec, 2025

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

Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth, Pg1

India's trade deficit shrinks 61% to $6.6 billion in November, fueled by 19.4% merchandise export surge and import decline.

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

16 Dec, 2025

Trade deficit falls to $6.6 bn. in Nov. due to merchandise export growth, Pg1

India's trade deficit shrinks 61% to $6.6 billion in November, fueled by 19.4% merchandise export surge and import decline.

16 Dec, 2025

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

A broad-based development model, Pg7

Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.

Inclusive Growth Vulnerable Sections Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Dec, 2025

A broad-based development model, Pg7

Tamil Nadu achieves fastest economic growth among major states with 11.2% in 2024-25, propelled by manufacturing and welfare schemes.

16 Dec, 2025

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

November unemployment rate drops to new low of 4.7%, Pg16

India's unemployment rate hits a new low of 4.7% in November, driven by rural employment gains and rising female participation.

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

16 Dec, 2025

November unemployment rate drops to new low of 4.7%, Pg16

India's unemployment rate hits a new low of 4.7% in November, driven by rural employment gains and rising female participation.

16 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16

India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

16 Dec, 2025

Goods exports in November jump 19% (Trade deficit narrows to $24 bn), Pg16

India's November goods exports surge 19% to $38.13 billion, narrowing trade deficit to $24 billion amid weaker rupee.

16 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.

Parliament and State Legislatures Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Dec, 2025

N-power Bill introduced; permits pvt operators, limits supplier liability, Pg16

SHANTI Bill 2025 introduced, permitting private nuclear operators, capping supplier liability, and targeting 100GW nuclear capacity by 2047.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

NREGA needs reform but changes fray safety net, Pg11

Proposed VB-G RAM G Bill increases workdays but burdens states with 40% funding share, risking scheme effectiveness.

16 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Government Budgeting

16 Dec, 2025

Govt changes NREG terms: States to pay, pause for farm work, Pg1

MGNREGA Overhaul: Centre proposes states to bear 40% wage costs, increases workdays to 125, and restricts work during peak seasons.

16 Dec, 2025

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

CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10

CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.

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

15 Dec, 2025

CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in upcoming Union Budget, Pg10

CII proposes reforms for Union Budget 2026-27, advocating increased capital expenditure, NIP 2.0, and NRI investment fund for investment-led growth.

15 Dec, 2025

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

An anomaly, Pg6

Government's claim of 90% reduction in stubble burning questioned as 'burnt area' declines only 30% due to manipulated data.

15 Dec, 2025

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

Time to pause, Pg6

RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.

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

15 Dec, 2025

Time to pause, Pg6

RBI's MPC contemplates pausing rate cuts amidst skewed CPI data and impending fiscal policy impacts after significant easing in 2025.

15 Dec, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

15 Dec, 2025

Large loss to India's GDP, Pg6

Air pollution cost India 1.36% of GDP in 2019, with Delhi experiencing the highest per-capita economic losses.

15 Dec, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Dec, 2025

New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring, Pg16

Cabinet approves Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, paving way for 100% FDI, stronger IRDAI powers, and LIC operational freedom.

15 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15

RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.

Parliament and State Legislatures Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Dec, 2025

Banks advised to link MSME loans to external benchmark by RBI, Pg15

RBI directs banks to link MSME loans to external benchmarks, enhancing monetary policy transmission and offering switchover options for existing borrowers.

15 Dec, 2025