Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the recommendations given by CACP?3 Need for Crop Diversification4 Favour Oilseed Crops What is the News? The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices(CACP) has recommended the promotion of crop diversification, favouring oilseed crops amid the global inflation in oilseeds and vegetable oils prices. What are the recommendations given… Continue reading Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel

Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors

What is the News? In India, Bond yields have risen to their highest levels in the last three years. What are Bond and Bond Yield? A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states, and… Continue reading Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors

World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Global findings3 Findings related to India What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the World Investment Report. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings The United States ($367 billion) remained the top… Continue reading World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD

What are ‘green jobs’, mentioned by the PM in his Environment Day speech?

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Green Jobs?3 Initiatives to Promote Green Jobs3.1 Green Jobs Initiative 3.2 Skill Council for Green Jobs  What is the News? At an event to mark World Environment Day, the Prime Minister spoke about India’s consistent efforts to combat climate change. He also mentioned India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’.… Continue reading What are ‘green jobs’, mentioned by the PM in his Environment Day speech?

Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration

What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard of PFMS (Public Financial Management System). What is SNA Dashboard? SNA Dashboard is a major reform initiated in 2021. Purpose: It is a system with regards to the manner in which funds for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are released,… Continue reading Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration

Explained: How ‘Use and File’ system will bring new health insurance products faster

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Current System?3 What is the “Use and File” procedure?4 How will this be beneficial?5 What if the IRDAI raises concerns over such a product later?6 What is the status of the health insurance business in India? What is the News? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of… Continue reading Explained: How ‘Use and File’ system will bring new health insurance products faster

In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index

What is the News? IIM-Ahmedabad(IIM-A) has joined hands with SFarms India (an e-marketplace for agricultural land) to launch a farm land price index called IIM-Ahmedabad SFarmsIndia Land Price Index (ISALPI). What is IIM-Ahmedabad SFarmsIndia Land Price Index (ISALPI)? Launched by: IM-Ahmedabad(IIM-A) and SFarms India (an e-marketplace for agricultural land). Purpose: The index has been designed… Continue reading In a first, IIM-Ahmedabad brings out agriculture land price index

India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the E-transmission Moratorium?  3 What will be India’s stand on E-transmission Moratorium?4 Why is India opposing the extension of the E-transmission Moratorium? What is the News? India will strongly oppose the continuation of the moratorium on customs duties on e-commerce trade at the World Trade Organization(WTO)’s 12th Ministerial Conference… Continue reading India to oppose continuation of moratorium on customs duties on e-com trade at WTO meet

Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government e-Marketplace(GeM)?3 What is the recent decision taken by the Government? 4 What is the significance of this decision? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for expanding the mandate of Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers

Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh?2.1 Passenger Trains2.2 Freight Trains What is the News? India and Bangladesh are rebooting their rail links by launching several rail services between the two countries. What are the rail links launched between India and Bangladesh? Passenger Trains Bandhan Express: It… Continue reading Explained: How India, Bangladesh are rebooting their rail link

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