Study on India’s Space Economy

Two premier research and educational institutions have released a study shedding light on the space economy of India. Even as India’s space programme expanded by leaps and bounds, the parameters surrounding it are vague. Overview: This study is a first-of-its-kind ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

‘Indian Agriculture Towards 2030’ Book

A book titled “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems,” was released by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at an event that was organized by ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Economic Survey of Delhi 2021-22

According to the Economic Survey of Delhi 2021-22, the nation’s capital is one of the country’s most prosperous states. It has ranked third as per the per capita income behind the states of Goa and Sikkim. Overview: This survey was ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Geo-Tagging of Payment System Touch Points

The framework that is related to geo-tagging of payment system touch points has been released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Overview: This framework has been created as a part of RBI’s objective of deepening digital payments along with ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Lending Target of NaBFID

A target of Rs 1 trillion has been set by the government for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to sanction loans to the country’s infrastructure sector in the upcoming financial year. Overview: This new Development Finance ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) has been inaugurated by Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Bengaluru. Overview: RBIH has been set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI with Rs 100 crore as ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index

The Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index has been released by NITI Aayog. This report was released in association with the Institute of Competitiveness. Overview: In this index Gujarat has topped for the second time in a row. It is ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Milestone in India’s Export

India’s exports crossed the USD 400 billion mark in a fiscal year. This is the first time India’s export has reached such heights. Overview: This milestone has been achieved due to good performance by various sectors such as engineering, petroleum ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Exports of GI-tagged Agri products

In line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the central government decided to give a renewed thrust to the use of geographical indications (GI) tag to promote India’s unique agricultural products in the international markets. GI-tagged agricultural products There are 150 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

US Fed Rate Hike – Impact on India

In the first hike since 2018, the US Federal Reserve increased the interest rates by 25 basis points. Reasons for US Fed Rate Hike In February, inflation in the United States reached 7.9%, which is the highest in 40 years. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs