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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of 500 kg of India’s GI-tagged limes to the United Kingdom, marking a major milestone in expanding the global reach of India’s region-specific horticultural produce. 🔹 Key Highlights 🔹 Indi Lime – Pride of Vijayapura, Karnataka 🔹 Puliyankudi Lime – The “Lemon City” Specialty Read More …
The “Koyla Shakti” – Smart Coal Analytics Dashboard (SCAD) is a digital platform developed by NICDC under the direction of the Ministry of Coal. It aims to bring real-time visibility, efficiency, and sustainability across the entire coal value chain — from production to transportation to consumption. 🔹 Key Features Feature Description Real-Time Monitoring Tracks coal production, dispatch, transportation, and consumption. Powered by ULIP Built on the Unified Logistics Interface Platform, Read More …
The Ministry of Coal launched the 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions, marking a major step toward India’s energy self-reliance, sustainable mining, and cleaner use of coal resources. 🔹 First-Time Introduction: Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) 🔹 Auction Details Category Details Total Mines Offered 41 Mines with UCG Potential 21 Fully Explored Mines 20 Partially Explored Mines 21 Under CMSP Act, 2015 5 mines Under MMDR Act, 1957 36 mines Read More …
On 28 October 2025, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Nutrient-Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilizers for the Rabi season 2025–26. Time Period Covered:The approved rates will apply from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Budget Allocation: Coverage:Subsidies will be provided on P&K fertilizers, including: Objective: Implementation:The government makes P&K fertilizers available through manufacturers and importers at subsidised rates, with Read More …
The Union Finance Ministry has permitted the use of municipal bonds as security in repo and reverse repo transactions, enabling municipal bodies to raise funds for infrastructure and urban development projects. Key Points: Source: BL & Awasbandhu
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to enlist the SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) Investment Fund-I under the “specified exemption category” for investments by Regulated Entities (REs) such as banks and financial institutions. Key Points: Source: BL
Kyrgyzstan has launched its national stablecoin and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in partnership with global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Key Points: Sources: TH & Investopedia
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched HaRBInger 2025 – Innovation for Transformation, a global hackathon aimed at developing innovative, secure, and user-centric financial solutions. Source: AIR
India has become a leading partner among developing economies by offering one of the most comprehensive market access schemes for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the WTO framework. Objective Coverage and Benefits Background Significance Source: The MINT
A new UN-backed initiative, the Sevilla Forum on Debt, was officially launched on 22 October to assist developing nations struggling with unsustainable debt burdens. (Source: UN)
India’s gold reserves have surpassed the $100 billion mark for the first time in history, according to the latest foreign exchange reserves data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The milestone comes amid a global rally in gold prices, even as the central bank slowed its purchases this year. Key Highlights Global Context India’s Position Valuation Method
In a major boost to tribal farmers and millet cultivation, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the procurement of Kodo and Kutki millets for the first time in the state’s history. The initiative will be implemented under the Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana. About the Scheme The Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana aims to promote nutri-cereals (millets) and ensure fair prices for small and tribal farmers. Procurement Details Under the Read More …
The Central Board of Trustees (CBT) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has approved significant reforms to simplify and liberalise partial withdrawals from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). Members will now be allowed to withdraw up to 100% of their eligible balance, including both employee and employer contributions, under specific circumstances. Simplified Partial Withdrawal FrameworkThe CBT has streamlined the existing 13 complex provisions into three broad categories, namely: Key Read More …
The “2025 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)”, released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) at the University of Oxford, highlights the deep interlinkages between poverty and climate vulnerability. The report, titled “Overlapping Hardships: Poverty and Climate Hazards”, was launched ahead of the upcoming COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil. Climate Crisis Reshaping Global PovertyThe report finds that more than 80% of Read More …
On October 13, 2025, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025 — commonly known as the Nobel Prize in Economics. Key Points: