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Why in news? India’s National Stock Exchange recently expanded its Electronic Gold Receipt segment. The exchange now lists products across six weigh...
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Why in news? India’s National Stock Exchange recently expanded its Electronic Gold Receipt segment. The exchange now lists products across six weigh...
Why in news? The National Institution for Transforming India, or NITI Aayog, released India’s first Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat ranked fi...
Why in news? The Internet and Mobile Association of India launched a new e-commerce council. It is called the E-Commerce Council of India. The platfor...
Why in news? The Prime Minister inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations on 17 July 2026. These stations are spread across 20 states. Their combine...
Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. It carries an outlay of ₹62,500 crore. Incentives will run for five f...
Why in news? The Centre is considering a redesigned second phase through 2029. The extension had not received final approval by 11 July 2026. Official...
Why in news? Bloomberg enabled a government bond trade through its direct terminal connection to India’s official platform. State Street Investment ...
Why in news? The Centre approved all 28 major projects proposed by the Delhi government under this scheme. Their combined project cost is ₹1,647 cro...
Why in news? The Commerce Ministry reviewed Andhra Pradesh’s 2025–26 Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco marketing season. Officials discussed faster proc...
Why in news? The Union government released a detailed review of farm mechanisation support. Since 2014–15, SMAM has received ₹9,404.47 crore. It h...
Why in news? The government’s Indiahandmade platform continues to gain attention as an online marketplace that directly connects weavers and artisan...
Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a review meeting on 6 July 2026 with officials of National Highwa...
Why in news? In March 2026 the Registrar of Geographical Indications granted a GI tag to the Sirsa Kinnow. The certificate, finalised on 28 March 2026...
Why in news? On 4 July 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new terminal building at Jodhpur Airport and launched the Modified UDAN (Ude De...
Why in news? The Spiti variety of seabuckthorn, locally called “chharma,” has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag along with seven other p...
Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a new asset class called the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF). This category allow...
Why in news? The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has announced new measures to boost seafood exports and ensure traceability. The...
Why in news? The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) has lately been recognised for its efforts to conserve wild rice genetic resources in Assam an...
Why in news? The Department of Pharmaceuticals invited applications in June 2026 under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) ...
Why in news? In late June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹30,000 crore investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund...