Samagra Shiksha: The Union government has clarified that States will receive pending Samagra Shiksha funds only after meeting all scheme conditions, including utilisation certificates, audit reports, progress details, State share contributions, and compliance with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Samagra Shiksha Announced in the 2018–19 Union Budget, it is a unified programme covering pre-school to […]
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Child Marriage Hotspot
Child Marriage Hotspot: Child marriages in Madhya Pradesh have risen sharply by 47% since 2020, with Damoh district emerging as the worst hotspot in 2025. Parliamentary data shows 538 cases recorded this year, the highest in five years. A persistent cluster of districts reporting disproportionately high child marriages, mainly in Bundelkhand, central MP, Gwalior–Chambal and […]
Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme
Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme: The Minister of State for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises informed the Rajya Sabha about the Trade Enablement and Marketing Scheme. It is the sub scheme of the scheme ‘Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance’ (RAMP), which is a Central Sector Scheme. It will empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance […]
Tex-RAMPS Scheme
Tex-RAMPS Scheme: The Government of India has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme. It will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles. It is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, and innovation support and capacity development. Components of Tex-RAMPS […]
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs : Gold Prize
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs : Gold Prize The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ‘GST & Customs Pavilion’ has bagged the Gold Prize in the ‘Public Outreach and Communication’ category at the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 in New Delhi recently. CBIC, formerly known as the Central Board of […]
India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast
India’s FY26 GDP Growth Forecast: India’s economic outlook has received a significant upgrade as India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised its FY26 GDP growth projection upward to 7%, reflecting improved domestic momentum and subdued external risks. This upward revision from the earlier estimate of 6.3% (made in July 2025) aligns with India’s strong economic performance […]
SEBI Proposes Changes
SEBI Proposes Changes: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed a key revision to the framework governing Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA). In a draft circular released on November 25, 2025, SEBI suggested that zero-coupon, zero-principal (ZCZP) bonds should be excluded from the valuation of securities used to determine BSDA eligibility. This […]
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Rythanna Meekosam’ to Empower Farmers: The Andhra Pradesh government launched a large-scale initiative titled ‘Rythanna Meekosam’, a farmer-centric programme designed to provide long-term support under a Five-Point Formula. Spearheaded by Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, the program was inaugurated in Krishna district, and will run from November 24 to 29, with workshops scheduled […]
Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988
Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988: The Ministry of Finance recently notified the Capital Gains Accounts (Second Amendment) Scheme, 2025, introducing changes to the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), 1988. It was introduced by the Central Government in 1988 to help taxpayers claim exemptions on long-term capital gains. Under Section 54 of the Income Tax […]
Tier II Bonds
Tier II Bonds: Several banks are actively issuing Tier II bonds to bolster their capital adequacy ratios (CAR) as required under Basel III norms, with total issuances expected to reach Rs 25,000 crore in FY 2025–26. Tier II bonds are subordinated debt instruments banks issue to boost capital and support operations. They count as Tier […]
