Railways Multi-modal transport hubs

Source-This post on Railways Multi-modal transport hubs is based on the article “Railways plans to develop multi-modal transport hubs” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Railways aims to establish mega railway terminals featuring multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lakh nationwide.… Continue reading Railways Multi-modal transport hubs

Private Placement

Source-This post on Private Placement is based on the article “Sebi decides to repeal certain circulars related to private placement of securities” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently decided to repeal certain circulars that provided relaxation for the… Continue reading Private Placement

SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

Source– This post on SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts has been created based on the article “SM REITs can help investors bet on high-value assets” published in “Economic Times” on 14th March 2024. Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently introduced amendments to the REIT Regulations… Continue reading SM REITs- Small and medium real-estate investment trusts

SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024

Source-This post on SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024 is based on the article “Sebi mandates registration of index providers under regulatory fold” published in “Business Standard” on 10th March 2024. Why in the News? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), in its latest regulations, has mandated index providers overseeing “significant indices” linked to… Continue reading SEBI Index Providers Regulations, 2024

New digital competition law proposed to regulate Big Tech

Source-This post on New digital competition law proposed to regulate Big Tech is based on the article “Panel recommends law to regulate Big Tech firms” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Committee on Digital Competition Law, in its report, has recommended legislation to regulate the market power of… Continue reading New digital competition law proposed to regulate Big Tech

Sponge Iron

Source-This post on sponge iron has been created based on the article “‘Ore shortage’ hitting steel production, says sponge iron industry, seeks ban on exports” published in “Bussiness news” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The sponge iron industry held that an Ore shortage is hitting steel production. About sponge iron 1. About: i)… Continue reading Sponge Iron

India-EFTA trade deal

Source-This post on India-EFTA trade deal has been created based on the article “India signs trade agreement with EFTA: Why it marks a shift, could be a template for bigger deals” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 March 2024. Why in the news? India has recently signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four… Continue reading India-EFTA trade deal

World Poverty Clock: Key findings

Source-This post on World Poverty Clock: Key findings is based on the article “Less than 3% of India’s population now living under extreme poverty: World Poverty Clock” published in “The Hindu Businessline” on 2nd March 2024. Why in the News? According to recent data from the World Poverty Clock, India has made significant progress in… Continue reading World Poverty Clock: Key findings

National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) 

Source-This post on National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) is based on the article “NEFT records 4.1 cr transactions on Feb 29, highest single-day volume” published in “Economic Times” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) reported its highest-ever daily number of transactions at 4.10 crore on February 29, 2024. About… Continue reading National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) 

Non-lapsable defence modernisation fund

Source-This post on Non-lapsable defence modernisation fund is based on the article “Non-lapsable Defence Modernisation Fund off govt. agenda for now” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? The government has abandoned the proposal to establish a Non-lapsable Defense Modernization Fund, citing drawbacks related to its impact on parliamentary scrutiny… Continue reading Non-lapsable defence modernisation fund

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