Category: Economics Current Affairs

Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): A Parliamentary Standing Committee has urged the Education Ministry to release over ₹4,000 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and West Bengal. The panel said it is unjustified to link SSA funding with a state’s decision to not sign the PM SHRI MoU.SSA is a […]

Kaizen Philosophy:   The Gujarat Administrative Reforms Commission (GARC) submitted its first report recommending the adoption of Kaizen, a Japanese method of continuous improvement, in government operations. Kaizen translates to “change for better” or continuous improvement. It focuses on small, consistent improvements involving all employees to improve overall system performance. Core Features of Kaizen: Continuous […]

Government to Mobilise Rs 8 Lakh Crore via Bonds in H1 of FY26: The Indian government plans to raise Rs 8 lakh crore through dated securities in the first half (H1) of the financial year 2025-26 to bridge the fiscal deficit. This is part of the total gross market borrowing of Rs 14.82 lakh crore […]

Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System to collect real-time crop-sown details directly from the field via a mobile interface. This system enhances accuracy in crop area estimation, contributing to precise agricultural production forecasting.

Cabinet Approves 2% Hike in DA for Government Employees: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for central government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners. This hike, effective from January 1, 2025, raises the DA from 53% to 55% of Basic Pay/Pension, benefiting approximately […]

HDFC Bank Embassy Fixed Deposit: HDFC Bank has outlined the details of its Embassy Deposits, which are exclusively available to diplomats, non-diplomatic staff, and diplomatic missions. These deposits are Foreign Currency (FCY) Term Deposits, currently available only in USD (United States Dollar). The latest update specifies the minimum deposit amount, interest rates, and renewal policies […]

JSW Steel Becomes the World’s Highest-Valued Steelmaker with Over $30 Billion Market Capitalisation: JSW Steel, led by Sajjan Jindal, has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the world’s highest-valued steel manufacturer, surpassing US-based Nucor Corp. The company’s market capitalisation crossed the $30 billion mark, driven by strong stock performance and government recommendations aimed at protecting […]

Baalpan ki Kavita initiative: The Ministry of Education has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita initiative” to restore and promote Indian rhymes and poems for young children. It is a national initiative to compile nursery rhymes and poems in all Bhartiya Bhasha and English focusing on culturally relevant themes for young children.Launched by the Department of […]

Equalization Levy: The central government has proposed to abolish the Equalisation Levy, or digital tax, on online advertisements, aiming to benefit advertisers on platforms like Google and Meta. The Equalisation Levy was introduced in India in 2016, with the intention of taxing the digital transactionse. the income accruing to foreign e-commerce companies from India. It […]