Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

AI COULD ADD OVER $500 BILLION TO INDIA'S ECONOMY BY 2030, Pg15

AI poised to inject $500 billion into India's economy by 2030, reveals IBM report, highlighting skill gaps and infrastructure hurdles.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers

14 May, 2026

AI COULD ADD OVER $500 BILLION TO INDIA'S ECONOMY BY 2030, Pg15

AI poised to inject $500 billion into India's economy by 2030, reveals IBM report, highlighting skill gaps and infrastructure hurdles.

14 May, 2026

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

GIC Re to manage Maritime Insurance Pool, Pg15

GIC Re to manage Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with $1.4 billion sovereign guarantee for uninterrupted domestic maritime trade coverage.

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

14 May, 2026

GIC Re to manage Maritime Insurance Pool, Pg15

GIC Re to manage Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with $1.4 billion sovereign guarantee for uninterrupted domestic maritime trade coverage.

14 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Gold duty hike to push export cost, block working capital: Exporters, Pg15

Gold import duty hike to 15% threatens gems and jewellery exports, blocking working capital for MSMEs amid West Asia trade disruptions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

14 May, 2026

Gold duty hike to push export cost, block working capital: Exporters, Pg15

Gold import duty hike to 15% threatens gems and jewellery exports, blocking working capital for MSMEs amid West Asia trade disruptions.

14 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

At India-Nordic Summit, turn historical sambandh into future partnership, Pg11

India-Nordic Summit aims to bolster ties focusing on green strategic partnership, blue economy, and investments after 4 decades.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models

14 May, 2026

At India-Nordic Summit, turn historical sambandh into future partnership, Pg11

India-Nordic Summit aims to bolster ties focusing on green strategic partnership, blue economy, and investments after 4 decades.

14 May, 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 panel's red flag: Fund is shrinking, use it responsibly, Pg1

Cabinet approves ₹37,500 crore coal gasification project to cut LNG imports and boost energy security.

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

14 May, 2026

Parliament panel's red flag: Fund is shrinking, use it responsibly, Pg1

Cabinet approves ₹37,500 crore coal gasification project to cut LNG imports and boost energy security.

14 May, 2026

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

IMD unveils ‘block-level’ monsoon forecast model, Pg12

IMD's new AI-powered monsoon forecast model offers unprecedented block-level predictions across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and disaster preparedness.

E Technology in Aid of Farmers Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

13 May, 2026

IMD unveils ‘block-level’ monsoon forecast model, Pg12

IMD's new AI-powered monsoon forecast model offers unprecedented block-level predictions across 15 states, enhancing agricultural planning and disaster preparedness.

13 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

Women and Women's Organizations Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

13 May, 2026

India’s worker population ratio has climbed since 2022, Pg7

PLFS 2025 reveals India's worker population ratio climbs to 43.5% since 2022, driven by increased female participation.

13 May, 2026

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

NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has commissioned the 250 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam., Pg8

NHPC commissions 250 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, boosting India's clean energy capacity to 1000 MW.

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

13 May, 2026

NHPC Limited, a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Power, has commissioned the 250 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project located in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam., Pg8

NHPC commissions 250 MW Subansiri Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, boosting India's clean energy capacity to 1000 MW.

13 May, 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.

Iran-US peace hopes ebb; Britain to send drones, jets, warship to Strait, Pg14

Tensions escalate as Iran rejects US peace proposal; Britain deploys military assets to Strait of Hormuz amid rising conflict fears.

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.

13 May, 2026

Iran-US peace hopes ebb; Britain to send drones, jets, warship to Strait, Pg14

Tensions escalate as Iran rejects US peace proposal; Britain deploys military assets to Strait of Hormuz amid rising conflict fears.

13 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India's gold import problem: How a UAE treaty may have exacerbated it, Pg13

India's gold imports surge 25% to $71.97 billion, raising concerns about CAD and forex reserves amid UAE trade deal impact.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 May, 2026

India's gold import problem: How a UAE treaty may have exacerbated it, Pg13

India's gold imports surge 25% to $71.97 billion, raising concerns about CAD and forex reserves amid UAE trade deal impact.

13 May, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

13 May, 2026

States' capex loans to be linked to renewable energy adoption, Pg13

Centre links states' capex loans to renewable energy adoption, incentivizing clean energy transition through fiscal measures under SASCI scheme.

13 May, 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 Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Moody's slashes India's growth forecast for 2026 to 6%, Pg13

Moody's cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6% due to West Asia conflict, citing energy price risks and supply disruptions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Buffer Stocks and Food Security

13 May, 2026

Moody's slashes India's growth forecast for 2026 to 6%, Pg13

Moody's cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6% due to West Asia conflict, citing energy price risks and supply disruptions.

13 May, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

13 May, 2026

West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10

West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.

13 May, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Why saving forex could hamper India's growth, Pg9

Modi's appeal to save forex raises concerns about potential economic slowdown due to reduced consumption and investment.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 May, 2026

Why saving forex could hamper India's growth, Pg9

Modi's appeal to save forex raises concerns about potential economic slowdown due to reduced consumption and investment.

12 May, 2026

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

'Continue driving...': Delhi gets its first barrier-free toll plaza on UER-II, Pg4

Delhi unveils India's second barrier-free toll plaza, revolutionizing highway toll collection with advanced RFID and ANPR technology for seamless, faster commutes.

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

12 May, 2026

'Continue driving...': Delhi gets its first barrier-free toll plaza on UER-II, Pg4

Delhi unveils India's second barrier-free toll plaza, revolutionizing highway toll collection with advanced RFID and ANPR technology for seamless, faster commutes.

12 May, 2026

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

12 May, 2026

Renewable energy curtailment critical issue: MNRE Secy, Pg13

Renewable energy curtailment threatens India's clean energy transition; grid modernization and diversified clean energy development are crucial for RE evacuation.

12 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

PM urges austerity amidst West Asia conflict, promoting 'Covid-era' habits, local products, and reduced gold/fuel consumption to safeguard forex reserves.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

12 May, 2026

Second day, PM makes austerity push, invokes Covid-era habits, Pg1

PM urges austerity amidst West Asia conflict, promoting 'Covid-era' habits, local products, and reduced gold/fuel consumption to safeguard forex reserves.

12 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas