This publication curates news through a weighted model designed for general awareness and competitive exam preparation. The focus is on economic and financial developments that shape India’s policy landscape.
Approximate Weightage
| Category | Weight |
|---|---|
| RBI & Monetary Policy | ~25% |
| Banking Sector | ~20% |
| Inflation & GDP | ~15% |
| Budget & Government Policy | ~15% |
| Reports & Indices | ~10% |
| Global Economy | ~10% |
| Everything Else | ~5% or less |
What This Means
RBI & Monetary Policy (~25%) — Rate decisions, liquidity operations, regulatory circulars, foreign exchange management, and banking supervision directives from the Reserve Bank of India.
Banking Sector (~20%) — Credit growth, NPA trends, new banking regulations, digital payments developments, and significant moves by public and private sector banks.
Inflation & GDP (~15%) — CPI/WPI data releases, GDP growth estimates, IIP numbers, and macroeconomic indicators that signal the direction of the economy.
Budget & Government Policy (~15%) — Union and state budget provisions, fiscal deficit targets, tax policy changes, subsidy reforms, and major government schemes with economic implications.
Reports & Indices (~10%) — Publications from IMF, World Bank, NITI Aayog, and other bodies; key indices like PMI, ease of doing business rankings, and economic surveys.
Global Economy (~10%) — Fed/ECB rate actions, global trade developments, commodity price movements, and international events with direct bearing on India’s economy.
Everything Else (~5% or less) — Science & technology, environment, defence, judiciary, and other domains — included when they carry significant general awareness value.