Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

16th Finance Commission's recommendations prioritize efficiency over equity, raising concerns about widening regional disparities and federal balance in India.

6 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

NITI Aayog launches "Reimagining Care" report, outlining strategies to empower caregivers, professionalize the ecosystem, and position India as a global leader by 2047.

Inclusive Growth Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections

6 Aug, 2026

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

NITI Aayog launches "Reimagining Care" report, outlining strategies to empower caregivers, professionalize the ecosystem, and position India as a global leader by 2047.

6 Aug, 2026

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing

Initiatives Under White Revolution 2.0

White Revolution 2.0 aims to establish 75,000 new dairy cooperatives, strengthen existing ones, and promote sustainability, boosting farmer income and women's participation.

Inclusive Growth Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Economics of Animal Rearing

6 Aug, 2026

Initiatives Under White Revolution 2.0

White Revolution 2.0 aims to establish 75,000 new dairy cooperatives, strengthen existing ones, and promote sustainability, boosting farmer income and women's participation.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Government Notifies Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Framework Under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Government operationalizes new inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under FTP 2023, boosting MSME access to global markets.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Aug, 2026

Government Notifies Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Framework Under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Government operationalizes new inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under FTP 2023, boosting MSME access to global markets.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Government unveils ambitious nuclear energy mission targeting 100 GW by 2047, detailing projects and addressing public safety and rehabilitation concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Government unveils ambitious nuclear energy mission targeting 100 GW by 2047, detailing projects and addressing public safety and rehabilitation concerns.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

6 Aug, 2026

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

India allocates Rs 20,000 crore for Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting five indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033, with BARC leading development.

6 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation Environmental Impact Assessment

5 Aug, 2026

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

NBWL panel approves Panna-Ranipur hydropower project in critical tiger corridor despite DFO's red flags, with conditions for mitigation measures.

5 Aug, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Cut, hike, hold: How RBI decides monetary policy, Pg16

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee evaluates inflation, crude oil, monsoon, and global factors to determine interest rate adjustments for economic stability.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Aug, 2026

Cut, hike, hold: How RBI decides monetary policy, Pg16

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee evaluates inflation, crude oil, monsoon, and global factors to determine interest rate adjustments for economic stability.

5 Aug, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India to Japan, via Northeast, Pg15

Northeast Indian youth find new opportunities in Japan's aging economy through skill worker programs, boosting remittances and bilateral ties.

Population and Associated Issues Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Aug, 2026

India to Japan, via Northeast, Pg15

Northeast Indian youth find new opportunities in Japan's aging economy through skill worker programs, boosting remittances and bilateral ties.

5 Aug, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

5 Aug, 2026

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Finance Minister tables Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, offering tax concessions to attract global capital and boost domestic manufacturing.

5 Aug, 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 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Inflows of $49 billion in 2 months, but no 2013-like boost for rupee, Pg13

Despite $49 billion foreign inflows in two months, the rupee shows minimal strengthening, unlike 2013, due to RBI intervention and hedging.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 Aug, 2026

Inflows of $49 billion in 2 months, but no 2013-like boost for rupee, Pg13

Despite $49 billion foreign inflows in two months, the rupee shows minimal strengthening, unlike 2013, due to RBI intervention and hedging.

5 Aug, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

5 Aug, 2026

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Despite immense mineral wealth, Jharkhand's mining communities remain impoverished due to poor governance, delayed auctions, and DMFT's unfulfilled promise of welfare.

5 Aug, 2026

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

Art Forms Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

5 Aug, 2026

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

India leverages Geographical Indication (GI) tags to protect traditional products, empower artisans, and boost rural economy, aiming for 10,000 registrations by 2030.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

One Nation, One Fertilizer' Initiative Strengthens Fertilizer Availability and Distribution Across the Country

Government's 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative ensures timely, transparent, and equitable distribution of subsidized fertilizers under the 'BHARAT' brand, strengthening agricultural supply chains nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Technology in Aid of Farmers Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

5 Aug, 2026

One Nation, One Fertilizer' Initiative Strengthens Fertilizer Availability and Distribution Across the Country

Government's 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative ensures timely, transparent, and equitable distribution of subsidized fertilizers under the 'BHARAT' brand, strengthening agricultural supply chains nationwide.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

Mission For Cotton Productivity

Government approves Rs 5,659 crore KAPAS KANTI Mission to boost cotton productivity and production across 14 states by 2031.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Technology Missions in Agriculture

5 Aug, 2026

Mission For Cotton Productivity

Government approves Rs 5,659 crore KAPAS KANTI Mission to boost cotton productivity and production across 14 states by 2031.

5 Aug, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

5 Aug, 2026

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

Government boosts MSMEs with ZED Certification, offering 100% subsidy for women-led enterprises to enhance quality and sustainability.

5 Aug, 2026

Economics of Animal Rearing Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR-NIHSAD develops India's first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine, bolstering biosecurity and protecting pig farmers' livelihoods.

Economics of Animal Rearing Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

5 Aug, 2026

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR-NIHSAD develops India's first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine, bolstering biosecurity and protecting pig farmers' livelihoods.

5 Aug, 2026

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Technology Missions in Agriculture Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR achieves India's first fully annotated T2T pigeonpea genome, enabling climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties crucial for food security and farmer livelihoods.

Buffer Stocks and Food Security Technology Missions in Agriculture Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

5 Aug, 2026

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR achieves India's first fully annotated T2T pigeonpea genome, enabling climate-resilient, high-yielding varieties crucial for food security and farmer livelihoods.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) For All Crops

Government outlines comprehensive MSP framework for 22 crops, ensuring 1.5 times cost of production and direct farmer benefits through schemes like PM-AASHA.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Public Distribution System

5 Aug, 2026

Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) For All Crops

Government outlines comprehensive MSP framework for 22 crops, ensuring 1.5 times cost of production and direct farmer benefits through schemes like PM-AASHA.

5 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Risks And Calamities Covered Under PMFBY

PMFBY now covers crop damage by wild animals as an add-on, with states bearing costs, and includes inundation for notified crops.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

5 Aug, 2026

Risks And Calamities Covered Under PMFBY

PMFBY now covers crop damage by wild animals as an add-on, with states bearing costs, and includes inundation for notified crops.

5 Aug, 2026

Economy

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns, Pg6

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”

Initiatives Under White Revolution 2.0

Initiatives Under White Revolution 2.0

Government Notifies Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Framework Under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Government Notifies Inventory-Based Cross-Border E-Commerce Export Framework Under Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Parliament Question: Generation Of Nuclear Energy

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

Parliament Question: Nuclear Energy Mission & Bharat Small Modular Reactors

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

MP: Despite Red Flags, Panel Nod for Power Project in Tiger Corridor, Pg9

Cut, hike, hold: How RBI decides monetary policy, Pg16

Cut, hike, hold: How RBI decides monetary policy, Pg16

India to Japan, via Northeast, Pg15

India to Japan, via Northeast, Pg15

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill Tabled In Lok Sabha By FM, Pg13

Inflows of $49 billion in 2 months, but no 2013-like boost for rupee, Pg13

Inflows of $49 billion in 2 months, but no 2013-like boost for rupee, Pg13

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

Why must people be poor in a state rich with minerals?, Pg11

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth Into Global Brands

One Nation, One Fertilizer' Initiative Strengthens Fertilizer Availability and Distribution Across the Country

One Nation, One Fertilizer' Initiative Strengthens Fertilizer Availability and Distribution Across the Country

Mission For Cotton Productivity

Mission For Cotton Productivity

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification: Strengthening Quality, Sustainability and Women-led Enterprises

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Developed by ICAR Bolsters India's Biosecurity

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

ICAR's Genome Breakthrough Paves Way for Better Pigeonpea Varieties

Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) For All Crops

Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) For All Crops

Risks And Calamities Covered Under PMFBY

Risks And Calamities Covered Under PMFBY

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