Monday · 2 March 2026

Monday's Briefing

4 stories from 2 March 2026, distilled for UPSC & state PSC prep. Roughly 8 minutes to read end-to-end.

01Economy·1 min read

Economic Survey 2025-26

The Economic Survey is a critical document for exams as it provides a comprehensive analysis of the Indian economy, influencing fiscal policy and budgetary decisions. It offers insights into economic trends, challenges, and opportunities, making it essential for understanding the country's economic direction.

The Economic Survey 2026 projects India's real GDP growth for FY26 at 7.4%.
Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) grew by 7% in FY26, reaching 61.5% of GDP.
Gross GST collections during April–December 2025 stood at ₹17.4 lakh crore, a 6.7% year-on-year growth.

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02Economy·1 min read

27 Feb 2026 Industrial Corridors Union Budget 2026-27 announcement towards developing an integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor with a well-connected... Read Article

This is testable because it relates to a significant economic initiative announced in the Union Budget, which is a key area of focus for UPSC exams. Industrial corridors are crucial for understanding economic development strategies and infrastructure planning.

The Union Budget 2026-27 announced the development of an integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor.

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03Polity & Governance·1 min read

No-Confidence Against the Speaker: Constitutional Process and Implications Explained

This topic is testable because it involves constitutional provisions and parliamentary procedures that are crucial for understanding the functioning of Indian democracy. The removal process of the Lok Sabha Speaker is a significant aspect of parliamentary governance, reflecting the checks and balances within the legislative framework.

Article 94(c) of the Constitution allows for the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.
A no-confidence motion against the Speaker requires at least 14 days' notice before it can be moved.
Past no-confidence motions against Lok Sabha Speakers occurred in 1954, 1966, and 1987, but none resulted in removal.

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04International Relations·5 min read·Prelims · Mains

‘War on terror’, US invasion of Iraq and now, Iran: The ultimate collapse of the collective conscience

This article is testable because it discusses significant US foreign policy actions and their implications, which are crucial for understanding international relations and global geopolitics. The topics of US drone strikes, the Iraq War, and the Patriot Act are relevant for exams focusing on international relations and security studies.

The US conducted drone strikes in Pakistan's northwest frontier without being at war with the country.
The Patriot Act, which curtailed civil rights and legalized mass surveillance, was renewed in 2013.
The US invasion of Iraq led to significant civilian casualties and destruction.

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EarliestBack to all dates 3 Mar

Economic Survey 2025-26

The Economic Survey 2026 projects India's real GDP growth for FY26 at 7.4%.

Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) grew by 7% in FY26, reaching 61.5% of GDP.

Gross GST collections during April–December 2025 stood at ₹17.4 lakh crore, a 6.7% year-on-year growth.

Read the full analysis →

27 Feb 2026 Industrial Corridors Union Budget 2026-27 announcement towards developing an integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor with a well-connected... Read Article

The Union Budget 2026-27 announced the development of an integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor.

Read the full analysis →

No-Confidence Against the Speaker: Constitutional Process and Implications Explained

Article 94(c) of the Constitution allows for the removal of the Lok Sabha Speaker by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok Sabha.

A no-confidence motion against the Speaker requires at least 14 days' notice before it can be moved.

Past no-confidence motions against Lok Sabha Speakers occurred in 1954, 1966, and 1987, but none resulted in removal.

Read the full analysis →

‘War on terror’, US invasion of Iraq and now, Iran: The ultimate collapse of the collective conscience

The US conducted drone strikes in Pakistan's northwest frontier without being at war with the country.

The Patriot Act, which curtailed civil rights and legalized mass surveillance, was renewed in 2013.

The US invasion of Iraq led to significant civilian casualties and destruction.

Read the full analysis →