Minimum Dietary Diversity Indicator
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Minimum Dietary Diversity Indicator | UN Statistical Commission

UN Statistical Commission adopts a new indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity to track progress towards SDGs

Wheat Production in India
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Wheat Production in India

India’s wheat production is estimated to reach a record high of 115.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2024-25.

Anti-Dumping Duty
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Anti-Dumping Duty

India has recently imposed an anti-dumping duty on water treatment chemicals from China and Japan.

Spice Industry in India
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Spice Industry in India

World Spice Organization suggests greater value addition in spices to achieve $10B export target

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.

Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
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Agricultural Infrastructure Fund

The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.

Reciprocal Tariffs
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Reciprocal Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.

Parvatmala Pariyojana
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Parvatmala Pariyojana

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, connecting Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib and Sonprayag-Kedarnath

Open Market Operations
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Open Market Operations

RBI announces over USD 21 Billion Liquidity Infusion to support growth through OMOs and Swap auction

Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
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Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

Union Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.

Capital Account Convertibility
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Capital Account Convertibility

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, emphasized that India should not rush into full capital account convertibility at its current per capita income level.

Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)
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Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)

Supreme Court criticized RERA’s performance, calling it “disappointing.”