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What is “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme?

October 18, 2022

The “One Nation, One Fertilizer” scheme was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key facts The “One Nation, One Fertiliser” scheme or Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Urvarak Pariyojana was launched by the Central Government. This is the largest fertilizer ..

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What is NHAI InvIT?

October 17, 2022

Union Minister of Transport and Highways announced recently that National Highways Infra Trust (NHAI InvIT) bonds will provide a return of 8.05 per cent each year. Key facts The National Highways Infra Trust (NHAI InvIT) is an infrastructure investment trust ..

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What are Digital banking units?

October 17, 2022

75 digital banking units were inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 16, 2022. Key facts In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Indian Government announced the setting up of 75 Digital Banking Units (DBUs) in 75 districts across India by ..

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PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022

October 15, 2022

The PM Kisan Samman Sammelan 2022 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on October 17 in Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. Key facts The 2-day PM Kisan Samman Sammelan will witness the participation of more than 13,500 farmers ..

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What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?

October 14, 2022

An Ethiopian delegation led by the Agricultural Minister Dr Meles Mekonen Yimer visited Rythu Bharosa Kendras (RBKs) to understand their gain their operational know-how. Key facts Rythu Bharosa Kendras are first-of-its-kind seeds-to-sales, single-window service centres set up by the state ..

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CPI inflation reaches 7.41% in September 2022

October 13, 2022

India’s retail inflation surged to a 5-month high in September, surpassing RBI’s upper margin of 6 per cent for the ninth consecutive time. Key facts Retail inflation, measured using the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has increased from 7 per cent ..

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Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework

October 11, 2022

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework or CARF was recently released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Key facts The CARF aims to ensure the collection and automated exchange of information on crypto assets with jurisdictions of taxpayers’ residences ..

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Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050

October 8, 2022

The report titled “The global forest sector outlook 2050: Assessing future demand and sources of timber for a sustainable economy” was released recently by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the 26th Session of the Food and ..

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MENA region – world’s fastest crypto adopter

October 8, 2022

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is the fastest growing cryptocurrencies market in the world. Key facts The 2022 Global Crypto Adoption Index released by the blockchain researcher Chainalysis revealed that the Middle East and the North Africa ..

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RBI Concept Note on CBDC

October 8, 2022

On October 7 this year, the Reserve Bank of India launched a concept note to raise public awareness about central bank digital currency (CBDC). Key facts The recently released concept note discusses key considerations like technology and design choices, possible ..

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