Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyThe real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy19 Jun, 2026The real barriers to trade are no longer tariffs, Pg10Non-tariff barriers, not tariffs, now dominate global trade, impacting 90% of commerce and hindering India's FTA utilization, demanding new strategic approaches.19 Jun, 2026
Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIs India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.Education SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday LifeEducation SectorIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life19 Jun, 2026Is India producing more graduates than what the economy can absorb?, Pg11India's higher education boom creates millions of graduates, but a widening skill gap and AI disruption fuel educated unemployment crisis.19 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment19 Jun, 2026Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Disburse Incentive of ₹2,400 Crore Employment to 15 Lakh Beneficiaries), Pg9PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, disbursing ₹2,400 crore incentives to 15 lakh beneficiaries, boosting formal employment and social security.19 Jun, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionIndian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn, Pg17Indian money in Swiss banks drops 8% to CHF 3.25 billion, yet individual customer accounts surge over 50%, central bank data reveals.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its PreventionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMoney Laundering and its Prevention19 Jun, 2026Indian money in Swiss banks dips to CHF 3.25 bn, Pg17Indian money in Swiss banks drops 8% to CHF 3.25 billion, yet individual customer accounts surge over 50%, central bank data reveals.19 Jun, 2026
Government BudgetingGovernment BudgetingDirect tax mop-up grows 15% to over Rs 5.21 lakh cr, Pg17India's direct tax collection surges 14.64% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore by June 17, driven by robust corporate and advance tax mop-up.Government BudgetingGovernment Budgeting19 Jun, 2026Direct tax mop-up grows 15% to over Rs 5.21 lakh cr, Pg17India's direct tax collection surges 14.64% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore by June 17, driven by robust corporate and advance tax mop-up.19 Jun, 2026
Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary IndustriesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.19 Jun, 2026Thailand revives $30bn coast-to-coast corridor, Pg16Thailand revives $30.45 billion 'Land Bridge' project, linking Andaman Sea to Gulf of Thailand, to bypass congested Malacca Strait amid global chokepoint concerns.19 Jun, 2026
E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersIn-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersE GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers19 Jun, 2026In-house system to flag faults in highway project reports, Pg14NHAI deploys advanced in-house AI system to flag deficiencies in highway Detailed Project Reports, enhancing infrastructure quality and project efficiency.19 Jun, 2026
Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentA decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.Inclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInclusive GrowthVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment19 Jun, 2026A decade of empowerment, from reform to rozgar, Pg12Modi government launches ambitious Rs 1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, targeting 3.5 crore jobs, capping a decade of economic growth and social security expansion.19 Jun, 2026
Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingFINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting19 Jun, 2026FINMIN ratifies EPF rate at 8.25%, Pg1Finance Ministry ratifies 8.25% EPF interest for 7.8 crore members; EPFO to enable 75% corpus withdrawal via UPI by month-end.19 Jun, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 Jun, 2026U.S.-Iran deal could remove restrictions on tankers; unlock banking, insurance access, Pg14Landmark U.S.-Iran MoU set to lift oil sanctions, unlock banking access, and restore Strait of Hormuz traffic, reshaping global energy and maritime trade.18 Jun, 2026
Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingThe RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.Union State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting18 Jun, 2026The RBI and its growing fiscal role, Pg8RBI's record ₹2.87 lakh crore surplus transfer to Union government sparks debate on fiscal centralisation and central bank's evolving role.18 Jun, 2026
Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInnovate or be eaten, Pg6India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInvestment ModelsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development18 Jun, 2026Innovate or be eaten, Pg6India must foster deep tech innovation, attract capital, and retain talent to avoid global economic irrelevance, despite AI bans.18 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy18 Jun, 2026EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7, Pg9EU and India commit to signing Free Trade Agreement by end of 2026, boosting strategic partnership and connectivity via IMEC.18 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and Degradation'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Technology in Aid of FarmersConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Jun, 2026'Partial burning' continues to be key hurdle in tackling farm fire pollution: Study, Pg4CEEW study highlights "partial burning" by farmers, driven by pest fears and cost, as a key hurdle in tackling severe stubble burning pollution.18 Jun, 2026
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment ModelsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment ModelsRehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment ModelsUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsInvestment Models18 Jun, 2026Rehabilitation for most slum dwellers, in-situ relocation focus of new policy, Pg4Delhi's new slum policy extends rehabilitation eligibility to 2025, promising pucca houses for 20 lakh residents with in-situ focus and PPP model.18 Jun, 2026
Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityFood inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security18 Jun, 2026Food inflation may creep higher in coming months, Pg14El Niño's return and West Asia conflict threaten India's food security, potentially driving up inflation despite current global stability.18 Jun, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 Jun, 2026Amid West Asia conflict, bitumen woes hit India's road infrastructure push, Pg13West Asia conflict disrupts India's bitumen supply, hiking prices and jeopardizing 10,000 km road target, impacting PMGSY and national highway projects.18 Jun, 2026
Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development18 Jun, 2026Bullet train tunnel 'hoods': What they are and why they matter, Pg14India's bullet train project introduces innovative 'tunnel hoods' to prevent 'tunnel boom effect', marking a significant engineering first for high-speed rail.18 Jun, 2026
Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffects of Liberalization on the Economy18 Jun, 2026Fed begins Warsh era by holding rates, Pg13US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, signals quarter-point hike by year-end amidst persistent inflation concerns, marking Warsh era.18 Jun, 2026
Indian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.Indian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndian DiasporaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment18 Jun, 2026RBI lifts interest rate ceiling on NRE & FCNR(B) deposits, Pg13RBI temporarily lifts interest rate ceilings on NRE and FCNR(B) deposits, aiming to attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows and stabilize the rupee.18 Jun, 2026