Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What does science say about the govt.’s ethanol blending plan? , PgII

Ethanol blending (E20) faces vehicle compatibility concerns despite emission reduction benefits, experts suggest component replacements and recalibration for older models.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

19 Aug, 2025

What does science say about the govt.’s ethanol blending plan? , PgII

Ethanol blending (E20) faces vehicle compatibility concerns despite emission reduction benefits, experts suggest component replacements and recalibration for older models.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

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

19 Aug, 2025

Unemployment rate declines to 5.2% in July: govt. survey , Pg14

India's unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July, women's labor force participation sees slight rise: Government Survey.

19 Aug, 2025

Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing

China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year , Pg9

Ejiao demand decimates donkey populations globally, fueled by unsustainable Chinese market, impacting livelihoods and sparking illegal trade despite African Union ban.

Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Economics of Animal Rearing

19 Aug, 2025

China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year , Pg9

Ejiao demand decimates donkey populations globally, fueled by unsustainable Chinese market, impacting livelihoods and sparking illegal trade despite African Union ban.

19 Aug, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

Parliament and State Legislatures Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

19 Aug, 2025

How should toll collection practices be reformed? , Pg10

Parliamentary panel urges overhaul of toll collection, advocating end to 'perpetual tolling' and independent oversight for fair user fees.

19 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

19 Aug, 2025

Required reforms , Pg8

GST reforms proposed to benefit consumers and businesses through rate rationalization and simplified procedures, boosting consumption and reducing tax evasion.

19 Aug, 2025

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers Public Distribution System

The path to ending global hunger runs through India , Pg8

India reduces hunger by revitalizing PDS through digitalization, Aadhaar, and One Nation One Ration Card platform, benefiting 30 million people.

Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora E Technology in Aid of Farmers Public Distribution System

19 Aug, 2025

The path to ending global hunger runs through India , Pg8

India reduces hunger by revitalizing PDS through digitalization, Aadhaar, and One Nation One Ration Card platform, benefiting 30 million people.

19 Aug, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway pioneers eco-friendly shift, introducing biodegradable linen bags developed by IIT-Guwahati across 25 trains.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2025

Northeast Frontier Railway shifts to bio-plastic on trains , Pg12

Northeast Frontier Railway pioneers eco-friendly shift, introducing biodegradable linen bags developed by IIT-Guwahati across 25 trains.

18 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting

18 Aug, 2025

Centre’s GST reforms will benefit the poor and middle class: Modi , Pg1

GST reforms to benefit poor, middle class, traders, and entrepreneurs, says PM Modi, targeting implementation by Diwali.

18 Aug, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

18 Aug, 2025

What has been the impact of ethanol blending? , Pg8

Ethanol blending faces scrutiny over environmental impact, consumer concerns, and trade implications despite government's push for energy independence and farmer benefits.

18 Aug, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure E Governance Government Budgeting

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure E Governance Government Budgeting

16 Aug, 2025

Major GST shake-up: 12% and 28% slabs to be axed , Pg1

GST overhaul: Centre proposes slashing tax slabs to boost consumption, reduce evasion, and simplify compliance, aiming for implementation this fiscal year.

16 Aug, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Aug, 2025

Jane Street case and the pitfalls of India’s derivatives market , Pg10

SEBI investigates Jane Street for alleged derivatives market manipulation, highlighting risks in India's booming but volatile F&O segment.

16 Aug, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM Modi unveils ₹1 lakh crore job scheme, GST reforms, and 'Made-in-India' semiconductor push in Independence Day address.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Aug, 2025

PM calls for self-reliance, flags ‘demographic plot’ , Pg1

PM Modi unveils ₹1 lakh crore job scheme, GST reforms, and 'Made-in-India' semiconductor push in Independence Day address.

16 Aug, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

16 Aug, 2025

Figure of speech , Pg6

PM Modi's Independence Day address sparks controversy with demographic remarks, while highlighting national security, self-reliance, and economic reforms.

16 Aug, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy