Current Affair Category: Indian Economy

Why in News ? The Government of India, as announced on March 25, 2025, has decided to end the medium-term (5-7 years) and long-term (12-15 years) deposit options under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS). This scheme was initially launched in November 2015 to encourage people to deposit their idle gold in banks for productive use. […]

Why in News ? The discussion in the Lok Sabha on the Finance Bill has gained attention due to key issues and debates raised by opposition leaders and responses from the ruling party. Key points of the News : 1. Demand for Higher Revenue Share by Southern States: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor highlighted the disproportionate […]

Why in News ? Published in  editorial -Indian Express-24 March  ,2025 Why this article is important for UPSC Prelims and Mains: 1. General Studies Paper II (Governance, Policies, and International Relations): Policies and initiatives for green growth, renewable energy, and climate adaptation. The global context, including India’s positioning in international dialogues like the Raisina Dialogue. […]

Why in News: The announcement reflects India’s response to global economic pressures (e.g., rising interest rates in the US) and the need to balance growth with fiscal prudence ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26. Why Important: Prelims: Fiscal deficit, borrowing targets, capital expenditure—key economic terms for MCQs. Mains: GS-III – Analyze India’s fiscal policy in […]

The recent data from the RBI’s March Bulletin highlights significant changes in the sources of inward remittances to India, as revealed in the report titled “Changing Dynamics of India’s Remittances – Insights from the Sixth Round of India’s Remittances Survey.” Key Findings: Developed Economies as Leading Sources: U.S. and U.K. have emerged as the dominant […]

Why in News? The Centre announced the upgradation of the e-NAM platform to e-NAM 2.0 to address logistical hurdles faced in inter-state and inter-mandi trade of agricultural commodities. Key highlights of the announcement by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Main Features of e-NAM 2.0: Bank Account Validation: Enhancing transparency and security in payments. eKYC […]

Why in News ? The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged more companies to participate in the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS). Currently, in its second round, the scheme remains in the pilot stage and has expanded its internship offerings to 327 companies, up from around 280 in the first round. Announced […]

Why in News? Recently, Niti Aayog member Arvind Virmani said in an interview that while employment is increasing, real wages for regular salaried jobs have not kept up with inflation over the last seven years. Key points: Real Wages for Salaried Workers: Real wages for salaried jobs in June 2024 were 1.7% lower than in […]

Global Payment Challenges: Around 80% of women-led businesses encounter difficulties with international payments. Complex regulatory compliance requirements pose challenges for 60% of these businesses. Women-led Enterprises in India: Women-led businesses constitute 15.4% of India’s 58.5 million enterprises. Barriers to Growth: Limited financial resources and supply chain/logistics issues restrict growth. High costs of shipping, delays, and […]

Why in News? The Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Program was conducted for employees of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to inspire a “citizen-first” approach and strengthen their capacity for effective governance and service delivery. Key Points: Program Details: Purpose: Capacity building of DoPPW employees across all levels, from MTS to Joint Secretary. […]