Economy

National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP)

Context: The National Monetisation Pipeline successfully monetised assets worth Rs 3.85 lakh crore over a span of three years.  ...

Revitalising India’s Skilling Ecosystem through DGT Initiatives

Context: The recent focus on the Directorate General of Training (DGT) operations under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship...

Rail Safety in India

Context: Recently a collision between the Kanchanjunga Express and a container freight train near New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, resulted...

Angel Tax

Context: Confederation of Indian Industry seeks removal of ‘Angel Tax’ to greatly aid capital formation.   More on News: Angel...

Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): TAR-WATTAR Technique

Context: Principal agronomist at Punjab Agricultural University(PAU), Ludhiana headed the development of the ‘Tar-wattar’ DSR technology to reduce water usage....

Coal Reforms

Context: The Centre is preparing to launch ‘Coal Reforms 3.0’, aimed at reducing overall coal imports and increasing the availability...

APEDA Facilitates Export of MD 2 Pineapples

Context: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first consignment of MD 2 pineapples to United Arab...

Prelims Pointer: Hawkish Economic Policy

Context: As the US prepares for the presidential election in November, the Federal Reserve has indicated that it is unwilling...

DPIIT Workshop for Enhancing India’s Toy Sector

Context: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is set to conduct a knowledge-sharing workshop with Flipkart...

India’s SECI Seeks Long-Term Green Ammonia Supply

Context: State-owned Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has recently issued a tender to select eligible suppliers for the supply...

State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 Report

Context: As per the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024 report by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), for...

Repo Rate Remain Unchanged

Context: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.5%; raises FY25 GDP growth forecast to 7.2%. More on News:  The Repo...

Special Economic Zone

Context: The proposed Central Excise Bill, 2024, does not exempt excisable goods produced or manufactured in a Special Economic Zone...

India Plans to Boost Air Connectivity with Development of 300 Airstrips

Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is planning to enhance air connectivity by amending rules and expanding runways at both...

India’s Trade Performance

Context: According to data from the Commerce Ministry, the Netherlands has become India’s third-largest export destination in 2023-24, following the...