Economy

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...

Crops in India

Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released the Third Advance Estimates of Major Agricultural Crops for the...

International Labour Organisation (ILO) Working Paper on Universal Social Protection

Context: According to ILO, an estimated $1.4 trillion annually is required to achieve universal social protection in low- and middle-income...

Fruit Juice

Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs)...

National Coordination Committee for World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan Holds First Meeting

Context: National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the World’s largest grain storage plan holds its first meeting in Delhi.  ...

Indian Aviation Industry

Context: India will host the premium International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) next year, marking a return...

Internationalising the Rupee

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed the opening of rupee accounts in other countries to boost the use...

Service Sector

Context : Service Sector The service sector dominated new business registrations, accounting for about 72% of new business registrations in...

Forex Reserves

Context: India’s forex reserves fell by $2 billion after reaching an all-time high of $648.7 billion according to the Reserve...

Indian Economy At a Glance (Short)

Latest Trends:   Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 8.2% in FY 2023-24 as compared to the growth...

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Context: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) announces $8 Million funding initiative to support Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in Small Island...

Every Rupee invested in agri research yields Rs. 13.85: Study

Context: A recent working paper has revealed that every rupee invested in agricultural research yields a return of Rs. 13.85...

Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Technology

Context: India is exploring innovative avenues to meet its renewable energy targets like floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) technology.   More...

Financial Services Institutions Bureau

Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB): The FSIB suggests Ashutosh Kumar for the position of SBI MD and Asheesh Pandey for...

CBDC Pilot Programmes for CPs and CDs

Context RBI may come up with the pilot programs for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in commercial papers (CPs) and...