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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...
Why in news? The variety of Ashwagandha cultivated in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district, known as Nagori Ashwagandha, has been awarded a Geographical Indi...
Why in news? Bharat Taxi, a driver‑owned ride‑hailing app, was rolled out in February 2026. Unlike private aggregators, it operates on a cooperati...
Why in news? The Geographical Indications (GI) Registry recently approved GI tags for four traditional crops grown by tribal communities of Madhya Pra...
Why in news? In June 2026 the government highlighted the achievements of the ASPIRE scheme. It noted that over 109 Livelihood Business Incubators acro...
