NationalWednesday, 25 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/25-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
PM announces seven empowered groups to assess West Asia conflict impact on India’s economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that seven empowered groups led by secretary-level officers will monitor the long-term impact of the West Asia conflict.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the Rajya Sabha that the government had formed seven empowered groups to monitor the long-term impact of the West Asia conflict on India’s economy.
Key specifics
- The groups are led by secretary-level officers and cover strategic, energy, economy, agriculture, commodities, logistics and information.
- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri leads the strategic and defence-related group.
- Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal heads the energy security group covering LPG and LNG.
- Department of Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur leads the economy and finance group.
- The groups will also monitor supply chains, shipping routes, aviation corridors and essential commodity prices.
Exam lens
Question type: Parliament and governance; key facts include Rajya Sabha, seven groups, Vikram Misri, Neeraj Mittal and Anuradha Thakur. TNPSC may ask about institutional response to external shocks.