Economy
UDGAM Portal: RBI Gateway for Unclaimed Bank Deposits
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India informed the Supreme Court that its UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access Information) portal has rec...
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Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India informed the Supreme Court that its UDGAM (Unclaimed Deposits – Gateway to Access Information) portal has rec...
Why in news? On 4 May 2026 the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) launched Electronic Gold Receipts, a new class of securities backed by physical ...
Why in news? The Department of Financial Services (DFS) convened a colloquium to discuss reforms for India’s Debt Recovery Tribunals. Officials emph...
Why in news? In April 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500‑crore incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity for critical minerals. Shortly...
Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA). From 4 May 2...
Why in news? On 30 April 2026 the Italian government extended, for three more weeks, a temporary reduction in excise duties on fuels. The measure aims...
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) launched Mission SAKSHAM (Sahkari Bank Kshamta Nirman), an extensive training programme aimed at enhancin...
Why in news? A sustained outbreak of leaf spot disease has been troubling arecanut growers in Karnataka. To help farmers, the Central Plantation Crops...
Why in news? The Ministry of Agriculture issued a statement on 26 April 2026 clarifying media reports about wheat production. Despite heatwaves and ha...
Why in news? The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) recently hosted an international symposium in Mumbai to mark its...
Why in news? Patel Engineering Ltd. recently secured a major contract for the construction of the 679‑megawatt Lower Arun Hydropower Project in east...
Why in news? India’s flagship old‑age income scheme, the Atal Pension Yojana (APY), has surpassed 9 crore enrolments as of 21 April 2026. More tha...
