Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jul, 2026

India's cotton farms need better soil, not just new GM seeds, Pg13

Expert warns India's cotton productivity collapse stems from degraded soils, urging focus on regenerative agriculture and varietal development over new GM seeds.

2 Jul, 2026

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

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

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

2 Jul, 2026

PPP 2.0 should focus on matching capital to risk, Pg12

Expert advocates 'PPP 2.0' with circular finance, matching capital to risk, to fund India's $20 trillion infrastructure and green transition by 2047.

2 Jul, 2026

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

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

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

2 Jul, 2026

Signs of resilience, but risks need monitoring, Pg12

Indian economy displays resilience amid global disruptions, yet faces critical monitoring for El Niño impact, rising household debt, and stagnant private investment.

2 Jul, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

1 Jul, 2026

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

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

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

1 Jul, 2026

Gulf remittances rose in April despite West Asia crisis: Ministry, Pg1

Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.

1 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Investment Models

1 Jul, 2026

The fiscal tightrope for State govts., Pg10

Kerala and Tamil Nadu navigate fiscal tightrope, burdened by alarming debt, high revenue expenditure, and limited capital for crucial development projects.

1 Jul, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Data doubts, Pg8

India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Jul, 2026

Data doubts, Pg8

India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.

1 Jul, 2026

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

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

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

1 Jul, 2026

Pure EVs over hybrids: Divergence of views in Govt led to change in draft plan, Pg6

Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.

1 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20

Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

1 Jul, 2026

Semicon Mission 2.0: FinMin panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore, Pg20

Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.

1 Jul, 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 Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20

RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Jul, 2026

Geopolitical fragmentation & AI posing risk to economy: RBI Guv, Pg20

RBI Governor cautions global economy faces profound risks from geopolitical fragmentation and AI, yet India's financial system remains remarkably resilient.

1 Jul, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Buffer Stocks and Food Security

1 Jul, 2026

Building water buffers a top priority, says FinMin report, Pg20

Finance Ministry flags India's severe water vulnerability, urges top-priority policy for water buffers amid weak monsoon, kharif sowing concerns, and calls for agricultural pricing reforms.

1 Jul, 2026

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20

Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.

Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

1 Jul, 2026

Govt increases windfall tax on petrol exports, Pg20

Government raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 4/litre, while cutting levies on diesel and ATF from July 1.

1 Jul, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17

Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

1 Jul, 2026

Partners in tech, trade: India-Japan ties amid global disruptions, Pg17

Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.

1 Jul, 2026

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12

From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

1 Jul, 2026

From IPOs to iPhones, don't ignore fault lines in economy, Pg12

From IPOs to iPhones, India's economy hides deep structural fault lines, widening trade deficits, and a surge in low-end gig jobs.

1 Jul, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12

India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

1 Jul, 2026

Before AI window closes, build sovereign compute, Pg12

India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.

1 Jul, 2026

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