Category: Economy
Tobacco use 2000-2030
World Health Organisation (WHO) released global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use of 2000–2030.
States’ Startup Ranking 2022
Gujarat topped the DPIIT’s list of best-performing States in developing startup ecosystems in India
National Multidimensional Poverty Index – Global MPI
A total of 24.82 crore individuals in India escaped multidimensional poverty over the last nine years
Lentil Production in India
India’s lentil production set to touch all-time high
Kashmiri Saffron
Kashmir’s saffron production takes a hit because of pollution generated by the cement industry.
Tea Association of India | Tea Industry in India
Tea Association of India warns of return to ‘dark phase’ for industry.
Income Inequality | Gini Co-efficient
Decline in income equality in recent years, a study by SBI Research
Krishna Raja Sagara Dam | MMDR Act
High Court of Karnataka bans all mining activities within 20-km radius of Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.
Urea Gold | Environmentally Friendly Fertilizers (EFFs)
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the launch of Urea Gold.
Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP)
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas initiated the 9th bidding round under Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP).
PLI Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto)
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Component industry (PLI-Auto) extended by one year.
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
Aadhaar-based payment system (ABPS) becomes mandatory for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) workers.