NCAER Recommends State-Level Fiscal Councils

Recent discussions on fiscal governance in India have brought into light the need for independent fiscal councils at the state level. A research paper by the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended the establishment of these councils. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Green Credit Programme and Ecomark Scheme

The Green Credit Programme (GCP) and the Ecomark Scheme are two initiatives launched by the Government of India in October 2023. These programmes aim to promote environmental sustainability and encourage eco-friendly practices among individuals, communities, and businesses. The GCP incentivises ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

NIIF To Raise $2 Billion Private Credit Fund

The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is a government-backed initiative in India aimed at boosting infrastructure investment. Established in 2015, it seeks to attract international capital for various projects in the country. As of 2025, NIIF is planning to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Challenges of Forest Rights Act

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, also known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), was intended to empower forest dwellers in India. Sixteen years after its implementation, challenges remain. A recent study ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

DoT & CDRI Launch Report on DRRAF

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) of India has launched report in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). This report focuses on the Disaster Risk and Resilience Assessment Framework (DRRAF) aimed at enhancing the telecom sector’s resilience against ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

PM Modi Visits Mazargues War Cemetery

Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles. They paid tribute to the 900 Indian soldiers commemorated there for their service in World War I. This event marks the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

SEBI Launches MITRA Platform

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced a new digital platform named Mutual Fund Investment Tracing and Retrieval Assistant (MITRA). This initiative aims to assist investors in tracking inactive or unclaimed mutual fund folios. The platform responds ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14AFAF) was inaugurated on February 12, 2025, at Pusa Campus in New Delhi. This event marks moment for global fisheries and aquaculture. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh brought into light India’s commitment ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences

HAMMER Weapon System and LEAP Engine

Recently, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Safran Electronics & Defense of France announced a partnership to manufacture the HAMMER (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) smart precision-guided air-to-ground weapon in India. Apart from this, Safran Aircraft Engines expanded partnership with ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Tribal Housing Near Brahmagiri Sanctuary

The recent decision by the Karnataka state government to construct a village for tribal communities within the buffer zone of Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked debate. This initiative is intended to address the housing needs of over 570 tribal families. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs