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PMGSY Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana & Rural Connectivity

PMGSY Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana & Rural Connectivity

Why in news? The Union Government recently approved the continuation of PMGSY‑III beyond March 2025 up to March 2028. The scheme’s third phase, wh...

Borrowers' Platform: Developing Countries, Debt Management & UNCTAD

Borrowers' Platform: Developing Countries, Debt Management & UNCTAD

Why in news? During the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in April 2026, a coalition of developing countries launched ...

Annatto Cultivation: Natural Colourant, Achiote Tree & Tribal Farmers

Annatto Cultivation: Natural Colourant, Achiote Tree & Tribal Farmers

Why in news? Farmers cultivating annatto seeds in the tribal belts of Andhra Pradesh have urged the government to provide organic certification, procu...

Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project: Yamuna River, Uttarakhand & Power Generation

Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project: Yamuna River, Uttarakhand & Power Generation

Why in news? The Union Jal Shakti ministry recently reviewed progress on the Lakhwar multipurpose project and urged the executing agency to stick to t...

Shongtong-Karcham Project: Sutlej River, Himachal Pradesh & Hydroelectric

Shongtong-Karcham Project: Sutlej River, Himachal Pradesh & Hydroelectric

Why in news? The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh visited the under‑construction Shongtong–Karcham hydro project in April 2026 and directed engi...

LIC Bonus Issue: Equity Shares, Reserves & Capitalisation Issue

LIC Bonus Issue: Equity Shares, Reserves & Capitalisation Issue

h3>Why in news? The board of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has approved its first‑ever bonus issue of equity shares. Shareholders will r...

KABIL: Khanij Bidesh India Limited, Lithium Blocks & Critical Minerals

KABIL: Khanij Bidesh India Limited, Lithium Blocks & Critical Minerals

Why in news? On 10 April 2026, state‑owned Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) received environmental clearance from the Argentine government to und...

Sagarmala Programme: Coastal Shipping, Port Modernisation & Logistics

Sagarmala Programme: Coastal Shipping, Port Modernisation & Logistics

Why in news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways recently reported that the government’s Sagarmala programme is progressing well. As of Ma...

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: Lohit River, Arunachal Pradesh & Run-of-River

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project: Lohit River, Arunachal Pradesh & Run-of-River

Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a major investment for the 1,200 MW Kalai‑II hydroelectric project on the Lohit ...

Windfall Tax: Petroleum Exports, Special Additional Excise Duty & Global Prices

Windfall Tax: Petroleum Exports, Special Additional Excise Duty & Global Prices

Why in news? On 11 April 2026 the Government of India raised the special additional excise duty on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel. Diesel...

Sulphur: Sulphuric Acid Production, Fertiliser Supply & Export Restrictions

Sulphur: Sulphuric Acid Production, Fertiliser Supply & Export Restrictions

Why in news? Global sulphur supplies have tightened sharply due to disruptions in shipments from the Middle East following the ongoing conflict in the...

EIC: Export Inspection Council, Rice Exports & Quality Certification

EIC: Export Inspection Council, Rice Exports & Quality Certification

Why in news? The Government of India has announced that the requirement for a certificate of inspection from the Export Inspection Council (EIC) for r...

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