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Zero Defect Zero Effect: MSME Sustainable Certification Growth

Zero Defect Zero Effect: MSME Sustainable Certification Growth

Why in news? Government reporting said more than 6.68 lakh enterprises had obtained Zero Defect Zero Effect certification. The framework promotes reli...

Modified Interest Subvention Scheme: Farm Credit Study

Modified Interest Subvention Scheme: Farm Credit Study

Why in news? A third-party study evaluated subsidised credit through Kisan Credit Cards. It estimated β‚Ή2.30 of net value addition per rupee spent. T...

Venture Capital Fund for SCs: Inclusive Enterprise Finance

Venture Capital Fund for SCs: Inclusive Enterprise Finance

Why in news? The government highlighted Smart-Waves Technologies under a specialised entrepreneurship fund. The company received β‚Ή4.98 crore through...

Suspension-Grade PVC: India's Temporary Import Restriction

Suspension-Grade PVC: India's Temporary Import Restriction

Why in news? India temporarily restricted certain suspension-grade polyvinyl chloride resin imports. The trade directorate issued Notification 25/2026...

Samudra Manthan: National Offshore Exploration Scheme Approved

Samudra Manthan: National Offshore Exploration Scheme Approved

Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the Samudra Manthan scheme on 31 July 2026. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme has an approved outlay o...

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Floating Solar with Storage Approved

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana: Floating Solar with Storage Approved

Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana on 31 July 2026. Its total approved outlay is β‚Ή5,070 crore for floating ...

Urban Challenge Fund: Market-Linked City Infrastructure Finance

Urban Challenge Fund: Market-Linked City Infrastructure Finance

Why in news? The government reported 33 approved or in-principle projects under the Urban Challenge Fund. A minister provided the update through a wri...

Portfolio Management Service: SEBI Overhaul, Rules & MF-PMS

Portfolio Management Service: SEBI Overhaul, Rules & MF-PMS

Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a consultation paper on 23 July 2026. It proposed a broad review of rules for Portfolio...

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme: Chemical Parks, Funding & Infrastructure

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme: Chemical Parks, Funding & Infrastructure

Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme on 24 July 2026. It will support three large and dedicated chemical parks. The schem...

SVEP: DAY-NRLM Initiative, Rural Enterprises & SHG Funding

SVEP: DAY-NRLM Initiative, Rural Enterprises & SHG Funding

Why in news? A government review highlighted the programme’s progress during July 2026. It had supported over 4.32 lakh rural enterprises by June 20...

Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha Greenfield Deposit & Significance

Karlapat Bauxite Block: Odisha Greenfield Deposit & Significance

Why in news? Major industrial groups have shown interest in Odisha's Karlapat bauxite block. The large greenfield deposit is currently being offered t...

Mission Golden Spice: Lakadong Turmeric, GI Tag & Meghalaya

Mission Golden Spice: Lakadong Turmeric, GI Tag & Meghalaya

Why in news? The Union Government and Meghalaya launched Mission Golden Spice on 21 July 2026. The β‚Ή175.45-crore project supports Lakadong turmeric....

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