Category: Economy
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
India’s wheat production is estimated to reach a record high of 115.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2024-25.
Anti-Dumping Duty
India has recently imposed an anti-dumping duty on water treatment chemicals from China and Japan.
Spice Industry in India
World Spice Organization suggests greater value addition in spices to achieve $10B export target
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
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
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.
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
RBI announces over USD 21 Billion Liquidity Infusion to support growth through OMOs and Swap auction
Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
Union Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.
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)
Supreme Court criticized RERA’s performance, calling it “disappointing.”