Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

The cracks beneath the peddled story of India’s growth, Pg6

Expert analysis exposes cracks in India's 'fastest-growing economy' narrative, citing deep structural weaknesses, import dependence, and weakening social safety nets amidst political diversions.

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

27 Jun, 2026

The cracks beneath the peddled story of India’s growth, Pg6

Expert analysis exposes cracks in India's 'fastest-growing economy' narrative, citing deep structural weaknesses, import dependence, and weakening social safety nets amidst political diversions.

27 Jun, 2026

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

India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA targets transforming modest $1.3 billion trade into a modern economic partnership, emphasizing services, compliance, and non-tariff barriers for growth.

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

27 Jun, 2026

India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA targets transforming modest $1.3 billion trade into a modern economic partnership, emphasizing services, compliance, and non-tariff barriers for growth.

27 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Unleashing India's MSME export potential, Pg6

India's resilient MSMEs poised for global export surge; government targets one crore new export-ready enterprises through strategic FTAs and critical infrastructure reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

27 Jun, 2026

Unleashing India's MSME export potential, Pg6

India's resilient MSMEs poised for global export surge; government targets one crore new export-ready enterprises through strategic FTAs and critical infrastructure reforms.

27 Jun, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs boosts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing falling crude oil prices and easing fiscal pressures.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

27 Jun, 2026

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs boosts India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.5%, citing falling crude oil prices and easing fiscal pressures.

27 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Tariff rates may return to 'exactly where they were', signals Bessent, Pg17

US Treasury Secretary signals return to higher Section 301 tariffs, threatening India's competitive trade edge and global deal strategy.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

27 Jun, 2026

Tariff rates may return to 'exactly where they were', signals Bessent, Pg17

US Treasury Secretary signals return to higher Section 301 tariffs, threatening India's competitive trade edge and global deal strategy.

27 Jun, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 Jun, 2026

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh-led Green Transition Board convenes, addressing critical challenge of mobilizing green capital for India's 2070 net-zero and 2047 clean energy targets.

27 Jun, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

26 Jun, 2026

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Three states, Union Jal Shakti Minister forge historic consensus on Tungabhadra basin water management, initiating major desilting project.

26 Jun, 2026

Inclusive Growth Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Food Processing and Related Industries

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.

Inclusive Growth Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Food Processing and Related Industries

26 Jun, 2026

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

ADB approves $42.2 million to boost Northeast India's bamboo industry, supporting community-based resource projects across six states.

26 Jun, 2026

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

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.

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

26 Jun, 2026

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.

26 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

26 Jun, 2026

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

India and South Korea forge strategic shipbuilding alliance, with Korean giants investing in green shipyards to boost India's maritime industry by 2047.

26 Jun, 2026

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management

26 Jun, 2026

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

BRO rapidly restores vital Kishtwar road link with 140-ft bailey bridge after cloudburst, reconnecting remote Machail region in just 12 days.

26 Jun, 2026

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

As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14

Hormuz oil flow rebounds as US reassures Gulf allies on Iran deal, but Tehran asserts control amid suspected ship attack.

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

26 Jun, 2026

As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14

Hormuz oil flow rebounds as US reassures Gulf allies on Iran deal, but Tehran asserts control amid suspected ship attack.

26 Jun, 2026

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

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.

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

26 Jun, 2026

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

Ministry report reveals staggering Rs 5.4 lakh crore cost overrun in major infrastructure projects, with expenditure at 51% of revised costs.

26 Jun, 2026

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

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.

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

26 Jun, 2026

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holdings hit a 13-year high, reaching 17.6% of outstanding issuance due to aggressive bond purchases and OMOs for liquidity injection.

26 Jun, 2026

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

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.

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

26 Jun, 2026

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

Government, RBI's bond measures pull $2 billion FPI money in two weeks, matching eight months' total, fueling global index inclusion hopes.

26 Jun, 2026

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

‘Progress’ made in U.S. trade deals: govt., Pg1

USTR and Commerce Minister review India-U.S. trade deals, noting 'substantial progress' on market access and supply chains, yet no new deadlines.

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

25 Jun, 2026

‘Progress’ made in U.S. trade deals: govt., Pg1

USTR and Commerce Minister review India-U.S. trade deals, noting 'substantial progress' on market access and supply chains, yet no new deadlines.

25 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Biotechnology Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Jun, 2026

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Pesticides imperil India's ₹2.6 lakh crore mango industry as vital insect pollinators face severe threats, new study reveals.

25 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Union State Relations and Federal Structure Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

25 Jun, 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

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

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

25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

25 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment

25 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.

25 Jun, 2026

Economy

The cracks beneath the peddled story of India’s growth, Pg6

The cracks beneath the peddled story of India’s growth, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership, Pg6

India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership, Pg6

Unleashing India's MSME export potential, Pg6

Unleashing India's MSME export potential, Pg6

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Goldman Sachs hikes India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.5%, Pg17

Tariff rates may return to 'exactly where they were', signals Bessent, Pg17

Tariff rates may return to 'exactly where they were', signals Bessent, Pg17

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

N K Singh: Key challenge to mobilise green capital for developing economies, Pg11

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

3 States close ranks on Tungabhadra basin, Pg1

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

Amount approved by ADB to boost bamboo industry in northeast, Pg10

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

Should Indian seafarers stop serving on sanctioned ships?, Pg9

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

India’s shipbuilding ambitions can set sail with Korea, Pg8

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

With 140-ft new bailey bridge, BRO restores key road link in Kishtwar, Pg9

As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14

As Hormuz oil flow rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies that deal is sound, Pg14

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

‘Key infra projects log Rs 5.4 lakh cr cost overrun’, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

RBI's G-sec holding rises to 13-year high, Pg13

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

Govt, RBI's bond measures pull 8 months of FPI money in 2 weeks, Pg13

‘Progress’ made in U.S. trade deals: govt., Pg1

‘Progress’ made in U.S. trade deals: govt., Pg1

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Kingmakers: meet the insects that make India’s favourite mangoes, Pg2

Razor’s edge, Pg8

Razor’s edge, Pg8

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5

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