Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

16 Oct, 2025

Trade deficit widens 93% in Sept. as services slump, Pg1

India's trade deficit surges 93% in September 2025, hitting $16.6 billion amid services export slump.

16 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Room 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 Employment Government Budgeting

16 Oct, 2025

Room 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

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Oct, 2025

IMF forecasts India to grow 6.6% in 2025, cuts projection for next year , Pg15.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its October 2025 World Economic Outlook revised India’s growth projection upward to 6.6% for 2025, while slightly lowering it to 6.2% for 2026, citing strong early-year performance offset by global headwinds and protectionist trade policies.

15 Oct, 2025

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

15 Oct, 2025

How innovation drives economic growth, Pg10

Nobel laureates explain innovation's pivotal role in economic growth through 'useful knowledge' and 'creative destruction' theories.

15 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI 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 Employment Government Budgeting

15 Oct, 2025

Inflation lessons, Pg8

RBI faces policy dilemma as retail inflation hits 99-month low, prompting calls for interest rate cuts.

15 Oct, 2025

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After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

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

15 Oct, 2025

After World Bank, IMF also cuts FY27 GDP growth forecast by 20 bps, Pg15.

IMF cuts India's FY27 GDP forecast to 6.2% amid US tariff concerns, but raises FY26 projection to 6.6%.

15 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

THE 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 Employment Government Budgeting

15 Oct, 2025

THE 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 Employment Government Budgeting

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail 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 Employment Government Budgeting

14 Oct, 2025

Retail inflation eases to 8-year low of 1.54%, Pg1

Retail inflation hits 1.54% in September, an eight-year low, driven by falling food and fuel prices.

14 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Investment Models

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Investment Models

14 Oct, 2025

Estimating India’s potential growth rate, Pg6

India's potential growth rate estimated at 6.5%, needs private investment surge and lower ICOR for higher employment growth.

14 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Vegetable 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 Employment Government Budgeting

14 Oct, 2025

Vegetable 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

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.

Industrial Revolution Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

14 Oct, 2025

They mapped path of growth, Pg13.

Nobel Prize recognizes groundbreaking work on innovation-driven economic growth, linking historical analysis with modern economic modeling for policy insights.

14 Oct, 2025

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

Inclusive Growth Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

11 Oct, 2025

Where Bihar’s Economy Stands, Pg16.

With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, the state’s economy faces deep structural challenges—high unemployment, low industrial growth, and rural poverty—despite above-average GDP growth in recent years.

11 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

11 Oct, 2025

India’s Growth Trajectory in Comparative Terms, Pg16.

Recent IMF data comparing GDP trends highlights India’s sustained economic rise relative to major peers such as China, the U.S., and Pakistan, underscoring India’s emergence as a stable regional power and global growth leader.

11 Oct, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting

11 Oct, 2025

Revisiting India’s Industrial Barometer: Base Year Revision of IIP, Pg16.

The government is planning a base year revision for the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) — India’s key indicator for measuring manufacturing, mining, and electricity growth — to better reflect structural shifts in the economy and post-COVID industrial realities.

11 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8

Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

11 Oct, 2025

Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar, Pg8

Bihar's unemployment crisis deepens: PLFS data reveals lowest worker participation, widespread informality, and governance failures hindering job creation.

11 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Education Sector Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

10 Oct, 2025

Lost in the election chatter, Pg13.

India faces alarming educated unemployment crisis: IIT graduates jobless, wages stagnant, and suicides rise amid inaccurate government data.

10 Oct, 2025

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

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

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

9 Oct, 2025

Draft labour policy unites social security schemes, Pg12

Draft National Labour Policy proposes universal social security by integrating EPFO, ESIC, PMJAY, e-SHRAM, aiming for 'One Nation Integrated Workforce'.

9 Oct, 2025

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