silk
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Silkworms | Silk Colour

Researchers in China, proposed a model to explain how different combinations of mutations give rise to the different colours of the cocoons.

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World Food India 2023

Ministry of Food Processing Industries organised WFI 2023 to celebrate 2023 as International Year of Millets, and showcase India as ‘food basket of the world’.

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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)

Centre to extend Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (free ration scheme) for over 80 crore people for next five years.

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Sustainability Bond | Sovereign Green Bonds

India Exim Bank has listed its 10-year $1billion sustainability bond on Sustainable Bond Market platform at London Stock Exchange.

MEP
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Minimum Export Price (MEP)

Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $ 800 per tonne on onion exports till December 31 2023.

Core Sectors in Industry
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Core Sectors in Industry

Core sector output grew 8.1% in September

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World Gold Council

Demand for gold in India grew by 10% in Q3 2023 (July-September) as compared with the same period last year according to data released by the World Gold Council (WGC)

NHAI
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Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvITs) | NHAI

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said it awarded two highway monetization projects in the toll, operate, and transfer (TOT) mode.

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Tax Base Widens

Direct Taxes Data shows robust growth in gross total income of individuals and a widening tax base.

Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Seed Production System in India

Symposium on Production of Improved and Traditional Seed through Cooperative Sector was organized by Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL).

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Reference fuels

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) released the first barrel of reference gasoline and diesel fuels.

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World Energy Outlook 2023

World Energy Outlook 2023 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently.