About FAME-II
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? 2435 e-buses deployed across various States/UTs under FAME India Scheme Phase-II About FAME-II Revamped FAME-II scheme
Open Network For Digital Commerce
Context: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently said that the ONDC will help small retailers survive the onslaught of large tech-based e-commerce companies. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is ONDC? The main aims of ONDC are to: Example: What led to formation of ONDC? What are the likely benefits […]
Money Laundering laws will now cover Cryptocurrency Trade
Context: The government has imposed the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002 on cryptocurrencies or virtual assets as it looks to tighten oversight of digital assets. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are cryptocurrencies? How are they different from actual currency? How do cryptocurrencies derive their value? Prevention of Money Laundering Act […]
SWAMIH Investment Fund
Context: The Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund I has raised Rs 15,530 crore so far to provide priority debt financing for the completion of stressed, brownfield and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)-registered residential projects that fall in the affordable, mid-income housing category. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the […]
About Vibrant Village Programme
Focus: GS III- Indian Economy (Infrastructure) Why in News? Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, and Labour & Employment said that under the leadership of Prime Minister border villages will be developed comprehensively through the Vibrant Villages Programme and said that stronger border villages will lead to a stronger nation. About Vibrant Village […]
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Focus: GS II- Indian Economy Why in News? Recently the Finance Ministry said that the Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) 2022-23-Series IV will open for subscription during the period March 06-10, 2023. About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme (SGB) Benefits of Sovereign Gold Bond
About Social Stock Exchange
Context: Recently, the National Stock Exchange of India received the final approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to set up a Social Stock Exchange (SSE). Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a Social Stock Exchange? Eligibility How do NPOs raise money? How do FPOs raise money? […]
QR-Code Based Coin Vending Machine
Context: RBI Governor had stated during the last Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) address that the apex banking regulator, in collaboration with banks, would be launching a pilot project to assess the functioning of a QR-code based coin vending machine. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is the project about? Coin Supply […]
International Intellectual Property (IP) Index 2023
Context: The U.S. Chambers of Commerce released the International Intellectual Property (IP) Index 2023, in which India was ranked 42nd out of 55 leading global economies. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is International IP Index? About Intellectual Property Right Protection Where was intellectual property first recognized? How are intellectual property […]
Need for Stable Capital Flows
Context: As per the latest data released by the RBI, the current account deficit (CAD) widened to 4.4 per cent of GDP in the second quarter of 2022-23, down from 2.2 per cent in the preceding quarter. Relevance: GS Paper 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Dimensions […]