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NDS-OM: RBI Bond Platform & Bloomberg Direct Access

NDS-OM: RBI Bond Platform & Bloomberg Direct Access

Why in news? Bloomberg enabled a government bond trade through its direct terminal connection to India’s official platform. State Street Investment ...

FCV Tobacco: Flue-Curing, Tobacco Board & Andhra Season

FCV Tobacco: Flue-Curing, Tobacco Board & Andhra Season

Why in news? The Commerce Ministry reviewed Andhra Pradesh’s 2025–26 Flue-Cured Virginia tobacco marketing season. Officials discussed faster proc...

SMAM: Farm Mechanization Scheme, CHCs & Kisan Drones

SMAM: Farm Mechanization Scheme, CHCs & Kisan Drones

Why in news? The Union government released a detailed review of farm mechanisation support. Since 2014–15, SMAM has received ₹9,404.47 crore. It h...

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Indiahandmade Portal: GI Tags, ODOP & Digital Marketplace

Why in news? The government’s Indiahandmade platform continues to gain attention as an online marketplace that directly connects weavers and artisan...

NHLML: Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, Ropeways & Recent Review

NHLML: Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, Ropeways & Recent Review

Why in news? Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari chaired a review meeting on 6 July 2026 with officials of National Highwa...

Sirsa Kinnow GI Tag: Haryana's First Fruit & Characteristics

Sirsa Kinnow GI Tag: Haryana's First Fruit & Characteristics

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...

Modified UDAN Scheme: Regional Air Connectivity & New Airports

Modified UDAN Scheme: Regional Air Connectivity & New Airports

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...

Spiti Seabuckthorn: Himachal Pradesh Berry Gets GI Tag

Spiti Seabuckthorn: Himachal Pradesh Berry Gets GI Tag

Why in news? The Spiti variety of seabuckthorn, locally called “chharma,” has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag along with seven other p...

SIF: SEBI's New Mutual Fund Category & Long-Short Strategies

SIF: SEBI's New Mutual Fund Category & Long-Short Strategies

Why in news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India introduced a new asset class called the Specialised Investment Fund (SIF). This category allow...

MPEDA: Statutory Body, Seafood Exports & Ministry of Commerce

MPEDA: Statutory Body, Seafood Exports & Ministry of Commerce

Why in news? The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has announced new measures to boost seafood exports and ensure traceability. The...

NRAA: Wild Rice Conservation, REWARD Programme & Agriculture

NRAA: Wild Rice Conservation, REWARD Programme & Agriculture

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...

NIIF: Investment Strategies, Funds & Economic Impact

NIIF: Investment Strategies, Funds & Economic Impact

Why in news? In late June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹30,000 crore investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund...

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