Economy

Alternative Investments Funds (AIFs)

Context: Investments by alternative investment funds (AIFs) surpassed Rs 4 trillion by March 2024   About Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)...

Greenfield Major Port at Vadhavan

Context: The Union Cabinet approved the development of Rs 76,200-crore all weather  greenfield major port at Vadhavan in Palghar District,...

National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA)

Context: The National Financial Reporting Authority is set to conduct its inaugural annual inspection of eight audit firms, including the...

e-Shram portal

Context: The Indian delegation to the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) at Geneva, Switzerland  showcased the e-Shram portal and its...

India’s Seafood Exports

Context: India’s seafood exports touched an all-time high in volume during the financial year 2023-24 despite various challenges in significant...

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...