Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

Indian government panel proposes simulator-led Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, slashing real flight hours to address severe pilot shortage and boost aviation growth.

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

25 Jun, 2026

India eyes simulator-led pilot licencing, document shows, Pg13

Indian government panel proposes simulator-led Multi-Crew Pilot Licence, slashing real flight hours to address severe pilot shortage and boost aviation growth.

25 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Adani eyes 10 GW nuclear power plan, Pg13

Adani Group unveils ambitious 10 GW nuclear power plan by 2035, leveraging the SHANTI Bill to unlock private investment in India's nuclear energy sector.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

25 Jun, 2026

Adani eyes 10 GW nuclear power plan, Pg13

Adani Group unveils ambitious 10 GW nuclear power plan by 2035, leveraging the SHANTI Bill to unlock private investment in India's nuclear energy sector.

25 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

As GST turns nine, businesses urge reforms for tax clarity, uniform audits, and faster refunds, addressing inverted duty structure concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Government Budgeting

25 Jun, 2026

Nine Years of GST: More reforms sought, Pg13

As GST turns nine, businesses urge reforms for tax clarity, uniform audits, and faster refunds, addressing inverted duty structure concerns.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Why Grid India is turning to more gas-based power, Pg13

Grid India advises gas power surge for June, as below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict strain India's energy security, hiking spot gas prices.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Why Grid India is turning to more gas-based power, Pg13

Grid India advises gas power surge for June, as below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict strain India's energy security, hiking spot gas prices.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Rules to compute banks' forex risk exposure revised, Pg13

RBI revises banks' forex risk exposure rules, mandating capital adjustments for global alignment and consistent implementation across entities.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Rules to compute banks' forex risk exposure revised, Pg13

RBI revises banks' forex risk exposure rules, mandating capital adjustments for global alignment and consistent implementation across entities.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Market access to non-tariff barriers: India, US review trade core elements, Pg1

India and US conclude two-day trade talks, reviewing market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers, aiming for an interim agreement amid Section 301 tariff concerns.

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

25 Jun, 2026

Market access to non-tariff barriers: India, US review trade core elements, Pg1

India and US conclude two-day trade talks, reviewing market access, digital trade, and non-tariff barriers, aiming for an interim agreement amid Section 301 tariff concerns.

25 Jun, 2026

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

Iran-U.S. pact has helped in energy, fertilizer flow: govt., Pg18

Iran-U.S. 14-point MoU reopens Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital energy and fertilizer supplies for India, says MEA.

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

24 Jun, 2026

Iran-U.S. pact has helped in energy, fertilizer flow: govt., Pg18

Iran-U.S. 14-point MoU reopens Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital energy and fertilizer supplies for India, says MEA.

24 Jun, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

IMO announces plan to evacuate vessels stuck in Persian Gulf, Pg1

IMO unveils massive plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers and hundreds of vessels stranded in the war-torn Persian Gulf.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jun, 2026

IMO announces plan to evacuate vessels stuck in Persian Gulf, Pg1

IMO unveils massive plan to evacuate 11,000 seafarers and hundreds of vessels stranded in the war-torn Persian Gulf.

24 Jun, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Disaster and Disaster Management

24 Jun, 2026

Number of districts most vulnerable to crop damage, Pg14

Agriculture Minister warns 111 districts face severe crop damage as 43% monsoon deficit, driven by El Nino, imperils critical Kharif sowing.

24 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jun, 2026

India’s patchy industrial climate strategy, Pg13

India's industrial climate strategy faces a critical gap, overlooking 40% of emissions from 'non-specific industries' and jeopardizing net-zero targets.

24 Jun, 2026

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale, Pg12

India's tech vision often falters at global scale; urgent need to commercialize AI, quantum, space innovations into competitive industries for future dominance.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

24 Jun, 2026

India’s next challenge — from invention to global scale, Pg12

India's tech vision often falters at global scale; urgent need to commercialize AI, quantum, space innovations into competitive industries for future dominance.

24 Jun, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Evident distress, Pg12

India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

24 Jun, 2026

Evident distress, Pg12

India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.

24 Jun, 2026

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

24 Jun, 2026

Shah: NAFED to share 1% profit for education of farmers' children, Pg9

Home Minister Amit Shah unveils NAFED's 1% profit for farmer children's education, mandates direct procurement of pulses and oilseeds to eliminate middlemen.

24 Jun, 2026

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

June pvt sector growth slips to three-month low, PMI shows, Pg15

HSBC PMI shows India's private sector growth hits three-month low in June, driven by weaker demand and declining business confidence.

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

24 Jun, 2026

June pvt sector growth slips to three-month low, PMI shows, Pg15

HSBC PMI shows India's private sector growth hits three-month low in June, driven by weaker demand and declining business confidence.

24 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Robotics and Nanotechnology

Why industry can’t afford to wait for the state to drive the robotics revolution, Pg13

India's industry must drive the robotics revolution, as the global embodied intelligence race between US and China intensifies, challenging India's labor advantage.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Robotics and Nanotechnology

24 Jun, 2026

Why industry can’t afford to wait for the state to drive the robotics revolution, Pg13

India's industry must drive the robotics revolution, as the global embodied intelligence race between US and China intensifies, challenging India's labor advantage.

24 Jun, 2026

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

India doesn't just need start-ups, but scale-ups that become global giants, Pg12

India must foster 'scale-ups' beyond startups, creating global giants with substantial profits to boost productivity, innovation, and high-income economic transition.

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

24 Jun, 2026

India doesn't just need start-ups, but scale-ups that become global giants, Pg12

India must foster 'scale-ups' beyond startups, creating global giants with substantial profits to boost productivity, innovation, and high-income economic transition.

24 Jun, 2026

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