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Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingHealth expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment BudgetingVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting28 May, 2026Health expenses dip as govt. spend rises, Pg14India witnesses 21% dip in out-of-pocket health expenses since 2014, driven by increased government spending and wellness centers.28 May, 2026
Government BudgetingPublic Distribution SystemGovernment BudgetingPublic Distribution SystemFinancial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.Government BudgetingPublic Distribution SystemGovernment BudgetingPublic Distribution System28 May, 2026Financial outlay for SARTHAK-PDS scheme for five years, Pg10SARTHAK-PDS scheme gets five-year extension with ₹25,530 crore outlay; Central assistance norms revised for foodgrain movement.28 May, 2026
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Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingFinance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg616th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment BudgetingUnion State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment Budgeting26 May, 2026Finance Commission transfers and equity issue, Pg616th Finance Commission retains 41% state share, emphasizes equity; Southern states' share rises marginally amid fiscal disparity concerns.26 May, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingAmid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment BudgetingGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGovernment Budgeting26 May, 2026Amid austerity push, restriction on govt staff buying new vehicles, Pg3Delhi government bans purchase of petrol, diesel, CNG, and hybrid staff cars amid austerity drive and rising global oil prices.26 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRBI's surplus transfer, Pg4RBI's record surplus transfer of ₹44,862 crore to government boosts fiscal space amid geopolitical tensions and infrastructure needs.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 May, 2026RBI's surplus transfer, Pg4RBI's record surplus transfer of ₹44,862 crore to government boosts fiscal space amid geopolitical tensions and infrastructure needs.23 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingRs 2.86 lakh cr: RBI clears record surplus transfer to Centre, Pg3RBI approves record Rs 2.86 lakh crore surplus transfer to Centre, boosting government finances amid fiscal challenges.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 May, 2026Rs 2.86 lakh cr: RBI clears record surplus transfer to Centre, Pg3RBI approves record Rs 2.86 lakh crore surplus transfer to Centre, boosting government finances amid fiscal challenges.23 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWhy rising govt bond yields are bad news for people and businesses, Pg14Global government bond yields surge to crisis-era highs, impacting borrowing costs for individuals, businesses, and government finances.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting23 May, 2026Why rising govt bond yields are bad news for people and businesses, Pg14Global government bond yields surge to crisis-era highs, impacting borrowing costs for individuals, businesses, and government finances.23 May, 2026
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India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.18 May, 2026Oil market impact worse than anticipated earlier: The worry for India, Pg11West Asia crisis disrupts global oil flows, impacting India's economy with rising import costs and potential fuel rationing.18 May, 2026
Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Sovereign Gold Bonds missed amid PM's austerity appeal, import duty hike, Pg11Rupee fall prompts gold import duty hike; Sovereign Gold Bonds discontinued despite high returns and easing import bill strain.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.17 May, 2026Sovereign Gold Bonds missed amid PM's austerity appeal, import duty hike, Pg11Rupee fall prompts gold import duty hike; Sovereign Gold Bonds discontinued despite high returns and easing import bill strain.17 May, 2026
Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Petrol, diesel prices hiked by ₹3 per litre, Pg1Petrol and diesel prices surge by ₹3/litre amid West Asia crisis, impacting OMCs and consumers nationwide.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Government BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 May, 2026Petrol, diesel prices hiked by ₹3 per litre, Pg1Petrol and diesel prices surge by ₹3/litre amid West Asia crisis, impacting OMCs and consumers nationwide.16 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingFuel hike, Pg2Fuel price hike expected to add 15-25 bps to headline inflation, offering OMCs operational breathing room amidst financial stress.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 May, 2026Fuel hike, Pg2Fuel price hike expected to add 15-25 bps to headline inflation, offering OMCs operational breathing room amidst financial stress.16 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingWhy the spike in crude oil price will test the economy, Pg11Crude oil price surge to $100/barrel threatens India's economy, impacting inflation, trade balance, and government finances significantly.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 May, 2026Why the spike in crude oil price will test the economy, Pg11Crude oil price surge to $100/barrel threatens India's economy, impacting inflation, trade balance, and government finances significantly.16 May, 2026
Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingApril gold imports surge 82%, goods trade deficit widens to $28 billion, Pg17Gold imports surge 82% in April, widening India's trade deficit to $28 billion amid rising concerns over rupee depreciation.Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment Budgeting16 May, 2026April gold imports surge 82%, goods trade deficit widens to $28 billion, Pg17Gold imports surge 82% in April, widening India's trade deficit to $28 billion amid rising concerns over rupee depreciation.16 May, 2026
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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 EconomyTo attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.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 Economy15 May, 2026To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.15 May, 2026