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March 05, 2026

16 articles

Economics International Relations

India's balance of payments outlook faces risks from West Asia crisis

India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from the West Asia conflict, which could push crude oil prices significantl...

GS3 (Indian Economy Balance of Payments External Sector)

Science & Technology Economics

Expert Explains | How thorium can power India’s 100 GWe by 2047 mission

India has set a target of achieving 100 GWe (gigawatts-electric) of nuclear power capacity by 2047, the centenary year of independence, as part of its energy...

GS3 (Science & Technology Energy Security)

Environment & Ecology Geography Economics

As Kerala marks 50 years of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project, there are new questions facing hydropower in the state

The Idukki Hydroelectric Project (IHEP) completed 50 years of operation in February 2026, having been commissioned on February 12, 1976, by Prime Minister In...

GS1 (Rivers Western Ghats) GS3 (Energy Infrastructure Environment) GS1 (Natural Disasters — flood management)

Science & Technology Economics

AI giants promise Trump to pay for increased energy needs

Major AI companies -- Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI -- signed the "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" at the White House, committing to ...

International Relations Economics

Ships anchored off Gulf coasts after Strait of Hormuz blaze; Indian crew members express concern

Multiple ships remain anchored off Gulf coasts following fires and military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, unable to transit the critical waterway Indian...

International Relations Economics

New Iranian attacks target Israel and U.S. bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

By Day 6 of Operation Epic Fury (launched 28 February 2026), Iran launched a new, expanded wave of drone and ballistic missile attacks targeting Israel and a...

GS2 (International Relations Effect of Global Conflicts on India) GS3 (Economy Security)

International Relations Economics Geography

Supertankers begin to back away from Gulf as Hormuz crisis bites

Following Iran's declaration of the Strait of Hormuz as closed in retaliation for US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, supertankers loading voyages in...

GS Paper 1 (Geography — Physical and Human) GS Paper 3 (Energy Security Infrastructure)

Environment & Ecology Economics Social Issues

‘Smog’ in the boardroom: India Inc. confronts the cost of air pollution

Mentions of "air pollution" on corporate earnings calls surged in 2025, with nearly 1,000 references in analyst calls and financial presentations Companies a...

Economics International Relations Geography

Oil prices up over 2% amid ongoing conflict in West Asia

Brent crude oil prices climbed past $83 per barrel, rising over 2%, as tensions in West Asia escalated following coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy Energy Security)

International Relations Economics

Russian oil cargoes swing back to India as Iran war hits supply

Two Russian oil tankers that had been signalling East Asia as their destination switched course toward India, as the ongoing Iran conflict raised fears of su...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy Energy Security Infrastructure)

Economics International Relations

China lowers economic growth target to 4.5-5% amid global, domestic uncertainties

At the National People's Congress (NPC) session beginning March 4, 2026, China announced a GDP growth target of 4.5–5% for 2026 — setting a range rather than...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy Global Economic Trends)

International Relations Economics Social Issues

How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workers

Coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, triggered Iranian retaliatory missile strikes, with some projectiles landing near US military...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations Indian Diaspora) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy Remittances)

Economics Polity & Governance

Non-alcoholic drinks like mojito to attract 40% GST, says WB AAR

The West Bengal Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) ruled that non-alcoholic beverages such as mojito, rose lemonade, cucumber mint, and lychee vitamin water ...

International Relations Economics

Russian crude oil cargoes swing back to India as Iran war hits supply

Two tankers carrying approximately 1.4 million barrels of Russian Urals crude oil have reversed course toward Indian ports after the Iran war disrupted alter...

GS Paper 2 (India's foreign policy energy diplomacy) GS Paper 3 (Indian economy energy security)

Economics International Relations

Trump’s tariffs to rise to 15% this week, Bessent predicts duties will return to old levels in 5 months

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the Trump administration would raise its global tariff rate from 10% to 15% "sometime this week" (early Ma...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations Bilateral Agreements) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy External Sector)

Economics International Relations

Middle East conflict poses near-term challenges to Indian economy: RBI MPC member

A member of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has warned that the escalating Middle East conflict presents significant near-term ch...

GS3 (Indian Economy External Sector) GS2 (IR)

March 04, 2026

4 articles

Economics International Relations

Markets roil as conflict spreads: Rupee crosses 92, Sensex sinks below 80,000

The Indian Rupee breached 92 per US dollar for the first time ever, hitting a record all-time low of 92.18, falling 55 paise in a single session on March 4, ...

GS Paper 3 (Indian economy financial markets external sector) GS Paper 2 (India and geopolitics)

Economics International Relations Geography

Ceramic industry in Gujarat's Morbi stares at shutdown as West Asia conflict disrupts gas supply

Gujarat's Morbi district — the world's largest ceramic tile manufacturing hub — faces a potential shutdown as gas supplies from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC...

GS Paper 1 (Geography) GS Paper 2 (India's Foreign Policy) GS Paper 3 (Infrastructure Energy Security Industry)

International Relations Economics

180 flights cancelled amid growing West Asia conflict

Over 180 Indian flights were cancelled on March 4, 2026, as the escalating West Asia conflict led to airspace closures across multiple countries in the regio...

International Relations Economics

Trade bodies flag impact of West Asia crisis on trade-driven Karnataka

Karnataka trade and export bodies have raised the alarm over the severe impact of the West Asia conflict on the state's trade ecosystem, with many Kannadiga ...

GS2 (Diaspora International Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy Trade)

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