Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

U.S. hits Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia; 3 tankers struck, Pg16

U.S. launches strikes on Iran, sparking retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating West Asia tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jul, 2026

U.S. hits Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia; 3 tankers struck, Pg16

U.S. launches strikes on Iran, sparking retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating West Asia tensions.

15 Jul, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Union govt. launches tracker for seafarer safety, Pg12

Union Minister orders 'Seafarer-First' real-time tracking dashboard for Indian crew in conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, ensuring their safety.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

15 Jul, 2026

Union govt. launches tracker for seafarer safety, Pg12

Union Minister orders 'Seafarer-First' real-time tracking dashboard for Indian crew in conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, ensuring their safety.

15 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Gold standard’ India-U.K. trade deal is coming into effect today, Pg13

India-U.K. 'gold standard' CETA and DCC activate, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% UK trade and ending double social security for 75,000 Indian workers.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

15 Jul, 2026

‘Gold standard’ India-U.K. trade deal is coming into effect today, Pg13

India-U.K. 'gold standard' CETA and DCC activate, eliminating tariffs on 99.5% UK trade and ending double social security for 75,000 Indian workers.

15 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India-U.S. defence tech ties — big ambitions, little delivery, Pg8

India-U.S. defence tech ties face significant hurdles, with ambitious political announcements failing to deliver industrial outcomes, exemplified by the stalled GE F414 engine deal.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

15 Jul, 2026

India-U.S. defence tech ties — big ambitions, little delivery, Pg8

India-U.S. defence tech ties face significant hurdles, with ambitious political announcements failing to deliver industrial outcomes, exemplified by the stalled GE F414 engine deal.

15 Jul, 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.

Steady in turbulence, Pg8

PM Modi's Australia, New Zealand visits bolster Indo-Pacific strategy, deepening defense, trade, and clean energy cooperation, securing uranium access.

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.

15 Jul, 2026

Steady in turbulence, Pg8

PM Modi's Australia, New Zealand visits bolster Indo-Pacific strategy, deepening defense, trade, and clean energy cooperation, securing uranium access.

15 Jul, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Food price surge pushes WPI inflation to nearly 10% in Jun, Pg17

Wholesale inflation surges to nearly 10% in June, driven by sharp food price increases, signaling an end to the low inflation era.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Buffer Stocks and Food Security

15 Jul, 2026

Food price surge pushes WPI inflation to nearly 10% in Jun, Pg17

Wholesale inflation surges to nearly 10% in June, driven by sharp food price increases, signaling an end to the low inflation era.

15 Jul, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

RBI plans easier rules for bank stake acquisition, Pg17

RBI plans to simplify bank stake acquisition for MFs, insurers, pension funds with one-time approval for up to 10% holdings.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Jul, 2026

RBI plans easier rules for bank stake acquisition, Pg17

RBI plans to simplify bank stake acquisition for MFs, insurers, pension funds with one-time approval for up to 10% holdings.

15 Jul, 2026

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

FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 bn, Pg17

RBI's special FCNR(B) scheme garners $10 billion, but inflows cool amid rising global funding costs and rupee depreciation, prompting FM's intervention.

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

15 Jul, 2026

FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 bn, Pg17

RBI's special FCNR(B) scheme garners $10 billion, but inflows cool amid rising global funding costs and rupee depreciation, prompting FM's intervention.

15 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone, Pg13

India's tourism sector, contributing 7% to GDP, eyes $3-trillion potential, demanding urgent policy alignment, infrastructure investment, and 'Brand Bharat' promotion for global leadership.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

15 Jul, 2026

Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone, Pg13

India's tourism sector, contributing 7% to GDP, eyes $3-trillion potential, demanding urgent policy alignment, infrastructure investment, and 'Brand Bharat' promotion for global leadership.

15 Jul, 2026

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

Rising inflation complicates RBI's choice, Pg12

India's retail inflation surges to 4.38%, fueled by food and transport, challenging RBI's MPC on interest rate decisions amid monsoon woes.

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

15 Jul, 2026

Rising inflation complicates RBI's choice, Pg12

India's retail inflation surges to 4.38%, fueled by food and transport, challenging RBI's MPC on interest rate decisions amid monsoon woes.

15 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

US-Iran conflict intensifies over Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran's 'blackmail' and Trump's 'bullying' jeopardizing global energy and trade.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

15 Jul, 2026

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

US-Iran conflict intensifies over Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran's 'blackmail' and Trump's 'bullying' jeopardizing global energy and trade.

15 Jul, 2026

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

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

India's retail inflation surges to 4.4% in June, breaching RBI's 4% target, driven by escalating food and fuel costs amid West Asia crisis and weak monsoon.

14 Jul, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

Supreme Court demands Centre submit new aviation rules under 2024 Act to curb predatory airfares, citing public consultation concerns.

14 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

India and Australia finalize administrative arrangements for uranium supply, enabling private sector participation under IAEA safeguards and boosting India's long-term energy security.

14 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jul, 2026

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

India's biogas mission faces hurdles, with only 132 of 5,000 plants completed, risking energy security and 'corn mania' amid West Asia tensions.

14 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Jul, 2026

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

India's indigenous nuclear technology delivers world's cheapest power plants, targeting 100 GW by 2047, prioritizing self-reliance and safety amidst rapid expansion.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

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

14 Jul, 2026

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

India's trade deficit skyrockets 430% to $15.3 billion in June, driven by surging crude oil and gold imports.

14 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Jul, 2026

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US firm Clean Core counters BARC's safety concerns, asserting its ANEEL thorium-HALEU fuel enhances reactor safety and boosts energy output sixfold for India's PHWRs.

14 Jul, 2026

Economy

U.S. hits Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia; 3 tankers struck, Pg16

U.S. hits Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia; 3 tankers struck, Pg16

Union govt. launches tracker for seafarer safety, Pg12

Union govt. launches tracker for seafarer safety, Pg12

‘Gold standard’ India-U.K. trade deal is coming into effect today, Pg13

‘Gold standard’ India-U.K. trade deal is coming into effect today, Pg13

India-U.S. defence tech ties — big ambitions, little delivery, Pg8

India-U.S. defence tech ties — big ambitions, little delivery, Pg8

​Steady in turbulence, Pg8

​Steady in turbulence, Pg8

Food price surge pushes WPI inflation to nearly 10% in Jun, Pg17

Food price surge pushes WPI inflation to nearly 10% in Jun, Pg17

RBI plans easier rules for bank stake acquisition, Pg17

RBI plans easier rules for bank stake acquisition, Pg17

FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 bn, Pg17

FCNR(B) scheme: Inflows cool after netting $10 bn, Pg17

Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone, Pg13

Tourism can unlock India's journey to a new milestone, Pg13

Rising inflation complicates RBI's choice, Pg12

Rising inflation complicates RBI's choice, Pg12

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

Between Iran blackmail and Trump bullying, Pg12

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4%, Pg1

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules, Pg12

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

What is the India-Australia uranium supplies agreement?, Pg8

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

Can biogas aid India’s energy security?, Pg8

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

The right path for India’s nuclear power development, Pg6

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

Trade deficit jumps 430% as imports surge, Pg1

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

US N-fuel firm counters BARC's safety concerns over thorium fuel, Pg17

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