Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingCabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting29 Oct, 2025Cabinet approves terms of reference of eighth pay panel, Pg8.Cabinet approves terms for 8th Pay Commission headed by Justice Desai, recommendations to impact salaries from January 1, 2026.29 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and DegradationPoverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment BudgetingConservation, Pollution and Degradation29 Oct, 2025‘Wealthy individuals fuel climate crisis through wealth more than consumption’, Pg15.Climate Inequality Report 2025 reveals wealth, not just consumption, drives climate crisis; proposes carbon tax on investments.29 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthRBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ direct exposure to capital markets and acquisition financing to curb systemic risks and ensure prudent lending practices.Government BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGovernment BudgetingChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth25 Oct, 2025RBI may limit banks’ market exposure, Pg 13The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a draft circular proposing limits on banks’ direct exposure to capital markets and acquisition financing to curb systemic risks and ensure prudent lending practices.25 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingConsequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting25 Oct, 2025Consequences of rising public debt for govt, taxpayers, Pg13.IMF warns global public debt to exceed 100% of GDP by 2029, straining government finances and taxpayer burdens.25 Oct, 2025
Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingPressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting22 Oct, 2025Govt staff seek return of old pension scheme as UPS opt-in period extended, plan protest, Pg2.Government employees protest for Old Pension Scheme restoration amidst low adoption of Unified Pension Scheme, raising concerns over retirement benefits.22 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyFESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy20 Oct, 2025FESTIVAL AND AFTER, Pg10.Festive season spurs record vehicle sales, GST cuts and tax exemptions boost household spending, but investment revival remains crucial.20 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Oct, 2025Gold ETF inflows surge over 6x: What is driving investor interest?, Pg13.Gold ETF inflows surge 578% in September 2025 amid geopolitical tensions and tax clarity, reaching ₹8,363.13 crore.19 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting19 Oct, 2025GST cuts passed on, spurred consumption, may show in GDP: Govt, Pg1.GST 2.0 triggers consumption boom, with electronics sales soaring 20-25% and prices of 54 daily-use items reduced.19 Oct, 2025
Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingRestoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting17 Oct, 2025Restoring fiscal space for the States, Pg12States demand fiscal autonomy amid GST era, propose IT sharing to reduce dependence on central transfers and enhance revenue.17 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting17 Oct, 2025RBI may retain current cap for deposit insurance premiums, Pg17.RBI likely to maintain 12 paise cap on deposit insurance, reducing premiums for well-managed banks under new risk-based model.17 Oct, 2025
Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingWhy is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment BudgetingUrbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025Why is the fiscal architecture of municipalities flawed?, Pg8Indian municipalities face fiscal stress due to centralized taxation, GST impact, and flawed creditworthiness assessments, hindering urban development and fiscal justice.16 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRoom for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025Room for further cut in policy rate, but time not opportune: RBI Governor, Pg13.RBI holds repo rate steady at 6.5%, projects 6.8% GDP growth, citing uncertainty despite benign inflation outlook.16 Oct, 2025
Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingUSING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.Vulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting16 Oct, 2025USING SAFETY NET, Pg10.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing multiple withdrawals and streamlining categories for enhanced member flexibility and liquidity during financial needs.16 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInflation lessons, Pg8RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Oct, 2025Inflation lessons, Pg8RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.15 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingTHE SOFTENING, Pg10.Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting15 Oct, 2025THE SOFTENING, Pg10.Retail inflation hits 99-month low at 1.5% in September, but core inflation rises amidst GST cut impacts.15 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRetail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.14 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationA green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation14 Oct, 2025A green transition accelerating at express speed, Pg6Indian Railways accelerates green transition aiming net-zero emissions by 2030 through electrification, renewables, and green finance initiatives.14 Oct, 2025
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingEPFO reforms rules, Pg2.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsE GovernanceGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025EPFO reforms rules, Pg2.EPFO eases withdrawal rules, allowing more frequent access to funds while ensuring retirement corpus; digital transformation and Vishwas scheme launched.14 Oct, 2025
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingVegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting14 Oct, 2025Vegetable prices drag inflation below 2% in Sep; gold inflation at record high, Pg15.Retail inflation hits eight-year low at 1.54% in September, driven by falling vegetable prices, while gold inflation surges to 46.87%.14 Oct, 2025
Government BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGrow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.Government BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGovernment BudgetingMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices12 Oct, 2025Grow export-oriented crops, Modi tells farmers, Pg7PM Modi urges farmers to grow export-oriented crops, launches ₹11,000 crore Pulses Self-Reliance Mission benefiting 2 crore farmers.12 Oct, 2025