Economy Current Affairs for UPSC

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

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil, India set to benefit (DECISION COMES JUST 2 DAYS AFTER US TREASURY SECRETARY SAID WAIVER WON'T BE EXTENDED), Pg4

US extends Russian oil sanction waiver benefiting India amidst West Asia supply disruptions and easing global oil prices, despite earlier opposition.

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

19 Apr, 2026

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil, India set to benefit (DECISION COMES JUST 2 DAYS AFTER US TREASURY SECRETARY SAID WAIVER WON'T BE EXTENDED), Pg4

US extends Russian oil sanction waiver benefiting India amidst West Asia supply disruptions and easing global oil prices, despite earlier opposition.

19 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

Rural roads scheme extended, outlay increased by Rs 3,727 cr, Pg10

PMGSY-III extended till 2028-29 with Rs 3,727 crore outlay increase, focusing on rural connectivity and infrastructure development.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism

19 Apr, 2026

Rural roads scheme extended, outlay increased by Rs 3,727 cr, Pg10

PMGSY-III extended till 2028-29 with Rs 3,727 crore outlay increase, focusing on rural connectivity and infrastructure development.

19 Apr, 2026

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

Multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24K-crore cleared in UP, Andhra, Pg10

Cabinet approves Rs 24,815 crore for railway multi-tracking projects in UP and Andhra to decongest key routes.

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

19 Apr, 2026

Multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24K-crore cleared in UP, Andhra, Pg10

Cabinet approves Rs 24,815 crore for railway multi-tracking projects in UP and Andhra to decongest key routes.

19 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan, Pg17

Indian refiners use Chinese Yuan via ICICI Bank to pay for Iranian oil under US waiver, bypassing sanctions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Apr, 2026

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan, Pg17

Indian refiners use Chinese Yuan via ICICI Bank to pay for Iranian oil under US waiver, bypassing sanctions.

18 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Apr, 2026

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

Worker protests erupt in industrial hubs due to surging prices, stagnant wages, and new labour codes implementation.

18 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 banks get govt nod to import bullion, Pg17

Government authorizes 17 banks for bullion imports, ending uncertainty after import halt due to delayed authorization list issuance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Apr, 2026

17 banks get govt nod to import bullion, Pg17

Government authorizes 17 banks for bullion imports, ending uncertainty after import halt due to delayed authorization list issuance.

18 Apr, 2026

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

LPG demand softens, moving to normalcy amid summer onset, Pg17

LPG demand normalizes post-panic surge amid West Asia tensions; supplies stabilize with diversified imports and increased domestic production.

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

18 Apr, 2026

LPG demand softens, moving to normalcy amid summer onset, Pg17

LPG demand normalizes post-panic surge amid West Asia tensions; supplies stabilize with diversified imports and increased domestic production.

18 Apr, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

IMF Report: India slips to sixth largest economy behind Japan and UK due to revised GDP estimates and rupee depreciation.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Apr, 2026

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

IMF Report: India slips to sixth largest economy behind Japan and UK due to revised GDP estimates and rupee depreciation.

18 Apr, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government Budgeting

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations Government Budgeting

18 Apr, 2026

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare shift towards cash transfers strains state finances, potentially doubling subsidy expenditure amid rising fiscal deficit concerns.

18 Apr, 2026

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How political goals, tussles led to 1969 bank nationalisation, Pg16

Indira Gandhi's 1969 bank nationalisation: Political motives, economic impact, and the Congress party split revealed.

Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

18 Apr, 2026

How political goals, tussles led to 1969 bank nationalisation, Pg16

Indira Gandhi's 1969 bank nationalisation: Political motives, economic impact, and the Congress party split revealed.

18 Apr, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Apr, 2026

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker unrest in Noida highlights minimum wage inadequacies and calls for urgent reforms in wage calculation and industrial relations.

18 Apr, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Below-average monsoon forecast raises inflation concerns amid West Asia war, potentially impacting food prices and farm incomes significantly.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems Buffer Stocks and Food Security

17 Apr, 2026

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Below-average monsoon forecast raises inflation concerns amid West Asia war, potentially impacting food prices and farm incomes significantly.

17 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Apr, 2026

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.

17 Apr, 2026

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

Parliament and State Legislatures Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

17 Apr, 2026

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Government faces challenges passing women's reservation bill amid NDA's reduced Lok Sabha majority; Auto industry agrees to CAFE-III norms.

17 Apr, 2026

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

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, with urban areas reporting 6.8% joblessness, NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

India's unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in March, with urban areas reporting 6.8% joblessness, NSO's Periodic Labour Force Survey reveals.

16 Apr, 2026

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

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.

16 Apr, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

16 Apr, 2026

Dry days, Pg8

IMD forecasts deficient monsoon with 8% deficit, raising concerns over El Nino impact and potential drought-like conditions across India.

16 Apr, 2026

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

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

NHAI mandates FASTag-VRN validation for seamless tolling, aiming to curb revenue leakage and enhance efficiency via Multi-Lane Free Flow system.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

NHAI mandates FASTag-VRN validation for seamless tolling, aiming to curb revenue leakage and enhance efficiency via Multi-Lane Free Flow system.

16 Apr, 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

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

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

16 Apr, 2026

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.

16 Apr, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Apr, 2026

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.

16 Apr, 2026

Economy

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil, India set to benefit (DECISION COMES JUST 2 DAYS AFTER US TREASURY SECRETARY SAID WAIVER WON'T BE EXTENDED), Pg4

US extends sanction waiver on Russian oil, India set to benefit (DECISION COMES JUST 2 DAYS AFTER US TREASURY SECRETARY SAID WAIVER WON'T BE EXTENDED), Pg4

Rural roads scheme extended, outlay increased by Rs 3,727 cr, Pg10

Rural roads scheme extended, outlay increased by Rs 3,727 cr, Pg10

Multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24K-crore cleared in UP, Andhra, Pg10

Multi-tracking projects worth Rs 24K-crore cleared in UP, Andhra, Pg10

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan, Pg17

Indian refiners pay for Iranian oil in yuan, Pg17

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

How a strait blockade blew lid off workers’ discontent (INDUSTRIAL PROTESTS IN MANESAR, NOIDA & GHAZIABAD), Pg17

17 banks get govt nod to import bullion, Pg17

17 banks get govt nod to import bullion, Pg17

LPG demand softens, moving to normalcy amid summer onset, Pg17

LPG demand softens, moving to normalcy amid summer onset, Pg17

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

How India's economy slipped to sixth largest, behind Japan, UK, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

Tamil Nadu's welfare model is evolving from TVs to cash, with fiscal implications, Pg16

How political goals, tussles led to 1969 bank nationalisation, Pg16

How political goals, tussles led to 1969 bank nationalisation, Pg16

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

Worker discontent calls for a rethink on fair pay, Pg13

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

After Iran war, what below-average rains could mean for inflation, Pg18

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

2023 law comes into force as NDA short of numbers, Govt weighs options, Pg1

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

Unemployment rate shows a slight increase in March, Pg14

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10

Dry days, Pg8

Dry days, Pg8

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

Why NHAI wants your number plate & FASTag on same page, Pg15

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15

Related Topics to Economy

Datewise News Analysis

Crack UPSC with your Personal AI Mentor

Download the App

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor