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Jardalu Mangoes: Bhagalpur GI Tag & National Distribution

Jardalu Mangoes: Bhagalpur GI Tag & National Distribution

Why in news? The Bihar government dispatched around 125 quintals of GI‑tagged Jardalu mangoes from Bhagalpur to the President, Vice‑President and...

Arbitrage Mutual Funds: Low Risk, Tax Efficiency & Investment

Arbitrage Mutual Funds: Low Risk, Tax Efficiency & Investment

Why in news? As markets remain volatile, investors are exploring arbitrage mutual funds as an alternative to bank deposits. These funds are promoted f...

DigiDukaan Initiative: Kirana Stores, ONDC & Digital Trade

DigiDukaan Initiative: Kirana Stores, ONDC & Digital Trade

Why in news? On 12 June 2026 the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and the Open Network for Digital Commerce held a roundtable o...

OSOP Initiative: Indian Railways, Local Crafts & Artisans

OSOP Initiative: Indian Railways, Local Crafts & Artisans

Why in news? The Ministry of Railways has reported that more than 2,300 One Station One Product outlets are now operating at over 2,000 railway statio...

CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules

CGSMFI-2.0 Scheme: Microfinance Loans, NBFC-MFIs & Credit Rules

Why in news? On 20 March 2026 India’s finance ministry launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions‑2.0 (CGSMFI‑2.0). The ...

Tezpur Litchi: Assam GI-Tagged Fruit, Exports & Litchi Festival

Tezpur Litchi: Assam GI-Tagged Fruit, Exports & Litchi Festival

Why in news? During the Tezpur Litchi Festival in June 2026, Assam exported one tonne of Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Tezpur litchis to Dubai...

EAC-PM: Composition, Functions & Structural Reforms

EAC-PM: Composition, Functions & Structural Reforms

Why in news? On 6 June 2026 the Prime Minister of India chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC‑PM). The discu...

Jan Samarth Portal: Unified Credit Platform, Government Schemes & MSME Loans

Jan Samarth Portal: Unified Credit Platform, Government Schemes & MSME Loans

Why in news? On 6 June 2026 the Jan Samarth portal completed four years of service. The portal is a government‑run digital platform that provides a ...

Kewra Cultivation: Odisha Farmers, Wildlife Conflict & Economic Resilience

Kewra Cultivation: Odisha Farmers, Wildlife Conflict & Economic Resilience

Why in news? In early June 2026 reports from coastal Odisha highlighted that many farmers have abandoned paddy and vegetable cultivation because wild ...

APEDA Agricultural Exports: Millet Products, New Zealand Trade & Farmers

APEDA Agricultural Exports: Millet Products, New Zealand Trade & Farmers

Why in news? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) recently facilitated the first sea shipment of botanica...

Navachar Mantra Initiative: Grassroots Innovation, NIESBUD & Startup Mentorship

Navachar Mantra Initiative: Grassroots Innovation, NIESBUD & Startup Mentorship

Why in news? On 3 June 2026 the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the “Navachar Mantra” initiative to support grassroots...

ZCZP Instruments: Social Finance, NPOs, SEBI Rules & CSR Investments

ZCZP Instruments: Social Finance, NPOs, SEBI Rules & CSR Investments

Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has revised rules for Not‑for‑Profit Organisations (NPOs) issuing zero coupon zero ...

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