Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.RBI constitutes six-member board to oversee functioning of payment systems, Pg15.RBI establishes Payments Regulatory Board with government nominees, replacing BPSS, to oversee payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.1 Oct, 2025RBI constitutes six-member board to oversee functioning of payment systems, Pg15.RBI establishes Payments Regulatory Board with government nominees, replacing BPSS, to oversee payment systems under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007.1 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI changes loan rules: New norms likely to boost policy transmission, say experts, Pg15.RBI eases loan spread rules, boosting monetary policy transmission and benefiting existing borrowers from October 1st, 2024.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment1 Oct, 2025RBI changes loan rules: New norms likely to boost policy transmission, say experts, Pg15.RBI eases loan spread rules, boosting monetary policy transmission and benefiting existing borrowers from October 1st, 2024.1 Oct, 2025
Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPopulation and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment1 Oct, 2025‘India needs 12%+ GDP growth to solve jobs problem, address underemployment’, Pg15.Morgan Stanley reports India requires 12%+ GDP growth to tackle underemployment and generate sufficient jobs for its burgeoning youth population.1 Oct, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRelying on ourselves, Pg11.Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth1 Oct, 2025Relying on ourselves, Pg11.Vedanta Group chairman advocates policy reforms for Atmanirbhar Bharat in natural resources, targeting reduced import dependence by 2047.1 Oct, 2025
Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyU.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11US tariffs threaten Indian marine exports, especially shrimp, impacting coastal economies; India seeks FTAs for market diversification.Parliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyParliament and State LegislaturesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy30 Sep, 2025U.S. tariffs will have long-term effect on trade: Commerce Ministry to PAC, Pg11US tariffs threaten Indian marine exports, especially shrimp, impacting coastal economies; India seeks FTAs for market diversification.30 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyU.S. wants to ‘fix’ countries like India, Brazil in terms of trade ties: Lutnick, Pg14U.S. official calls for 'fixing' trade ties with India, Brazil, Switzerland, citing unfair practices and market access issues.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy30 Sep, 2025U.S. wants to ‘fix’ countries like India, Brazil in terms of trade ties: Lutnick, Pg14U.S. official calls for 'fixing' trade ties with India, Brazil, Switzerland, citing unfair practices and market access issues.30 Sep, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan, Pg12India announces ₹4,033 crore rail connectivity projects with Bhutan, enhancing trade and regional integration via Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse links.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Sep, 2025Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan, Pg12India announces ₹4,033 crore rail connectivity projects with Bhutan, enhancing trade and regional integration via Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse links.30 Sep, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of FarmersLand Reforms in IndiaWomen and Women's OrganizationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of FarmersLand Reforms in IndiaMore women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid, Pg7Indian agriculture witnesses feminization, yet half of women remain unpaid; trade and technology offer pathways for economic empowerment.Women and Women's OrganizationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of FarmersLand Reforms in IndiaWomen and Women's OrganizationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsE Technology in Aid of FarmersLand Reforms in India30 Sep, 2025More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid, Pg7Indian agriculture witnesses feminization, yet half of women remain unpaid; trade and technology offer pathways for economic empowerment.30 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndustrial output growth slows to 4% in August, Pg1India's industrial output growth decelerates to 4% in August, impacted by consumer durables slowdown and GST effects.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment30 Sep, 2025Industrial output growth slows to 4% in August, Pg1India's industrial output growth decelerates to 4% in August, impacted by consumer durables slowdown and GST effects.30 Sep, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space TechnologyDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space TechnologyThe Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.India secures exclusive rights for polymetallic sulphide exploration in Carlsberg Ridge, boosting resource security and deep-sea technology advancements.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space TechnologyDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology30 Sep, 2025The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.India secures exclusive rights for polymetallic sulphide exploration in Carlsberg Ridge, boosting resource security and deep-sea technology advancements.30 Sep, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India to build two cross-border rail links to Bhutan, will cost ₹4,000 cr, Pg1.India to establish first-ever rail links with Bhutan worth ₹4,000 cr, boosting trade and regional connectivity.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Sep, 2025India to build two cross-border rail links to Bhutan, will cost ₹4,000 cr, Pg1.India to establish first-ever rail links with Bhutan worth ₹4,000 cr, boosting trade and regional connectivity.30 Sep, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyWith 100% tariffs on 'all movies made outside US', Trump shifts target to digitally delivered services, Pg15.Trump proposes 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, escalating trade tensions and challenging digital service delivery norms under GATS.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy30 Sep, 2025With 100% tariffs on 'all movies made outside US', Trump shifts target to digitally delivered services, Pg15.Trump proposes 100% tariffs on foreign-made movies, escalating trade tensions and challenging digital service delivery norms under GATS.30 Sep, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyTHE NEW TARIFFUS imposes tariffs on pharma, kitchen cabinets, and trucks, impacting Indian pharma stocks and trade relations.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy30 Sep, 2025THE NEW TARIFFUS imposes tariffs on pharma, kitchen cabinets, and trucks, impacting Indian pharma stocks and trade relations.30 Sep, 2025
Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnologyMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnologyClustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance, Pg2Study reveals maize plants use 'linalool' to communicate insect attacks, triggering defense mechanisms in crowded fields, enhancing resilience.Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnologyMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology29 Sep, 2025Clustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance, Pg2Study reveals maize plants use 'linalool' to communicate insect attacks, triggering defense mechanisms in crowded fields, enhancing resilience.29 Sep, 2025
Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe rise of India’s home-grown mutual fund investors, Pg7Indian stock market sees surge in domestic mutual fund investments, driven by SIPs and increased accessibility via demat accounts.Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy29 Sep, 2025The rise of India’s home-grown mutual fund investors, Pg7Indian stock market sees surge in domestic mutual fund investments, driven by SIPs and increased accessibility via demat accounts.29 Sep, 2025
Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingAnalysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.Union State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsGovernment Budgeting29 Sep, 2025Analysing Indian States’ macro-fiscal health, Pg8CAG report reveals stark fiscal disparities among Indian states, highlighting debt burdens, revenue sources, and welfare spending paradoxes.29 Sep, 2025
Inclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeInclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeAn Engels’ pause in an AI-shaped world, Pg6AI revolution may mirror 19th-century 'Engels' Pause,' widening inequality despite productivity gains, warranting proactive governance and policy interventions.Inclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday LifeInclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life29 Sep, 2025An Engels’ pause in an AI-shaped world, Pg6AI revolution may mirror 19th-century 'Engels' Pause,' widening inequality despite productivity gains, warranting proactive governance and policy interventions.29 Sep, 2025
Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyWeaponising health, Pg6Trump's 100% tariffs on branded medicines weaponizes healthcare access, impacting global pharma trade and potentially raising U.S. drug costs.Health SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyHealth SectorEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy29 Sep, 2025Weaponising health, Pg6Trump's 100% tariffs on branded medicines weaponizes healthcare access, impacting global pharma trade and potentially raising U.S. drug costs.29 Sep, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySlice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy29 Sep, 2025Slice the repo rate, Pg10.RBI may slash repo rate by 25 bps amid slowing global growth and subdued inflation, boosting MSMEs and consumption.29 Sep, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationEmissions 'pooling', relief for small cars: New draft CAFE rules prescribe, Pg22.India proposes CAFE 3 norms: Emission relaxations for small cars, incentives for EVs, and emissions pooling for manufacturers.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthConservation, Pollution and Degradation29 Sep, 2025Emissions 'pooling', relief for small cars: New draft CAFE rules prescribe, Pg22.India proposes CAFE 3 norms: Emission relaxations for small cars, incentives for EVs, and emissions pooling for manufacturers.29 Sep, 2025