With tensions escalating between , India is closely monitoring the potential impact on its strategic infrastructure investments — particularly the and the .

The is a that connects through an integrated network of . It aims to reduce the time and cost of cargo movement between major trade hubs such as .

Originally signed on by India, Iran, and Russia, the project has since expanded to include several Eurasian economies.

INSTC Member Countries

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Note: Turkmenistan is not a formal member but has been invited to join by India.

India is finalizing a to boost the domestic production of , critical for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, and defense applications. The scheme is expected to be , according to a senior government official.

In a significant ruling impacting digital evidence in matrimonial disputes, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the admissibility of WhatsApp chats obtained without consent. The court emphasized that while , it is and may yield to the , also protected under

The right to privacy is the fundamental r It encompasses the

In India, the right to privacy was recognized as a in the case of JThis landmark judgment by the Supreme Court affirmed that the

Fundamental rights are  They serve as a safeguard against

The Ministry of Education has released the for 2022–23 and 2023–24, evaluating the performance of States and Union Territories (UTs) on . The report offers an evidence-based analysis of educational outcomes and infrastructure in alignment with and .

What is PGI 2.0?

Key Findings of PGI 2.0 (2022–24)

Domain-Specific Performance

Context:

In a bid to enhance seamless highway travel, the Union Minister for Road Transport has announced the rollout of a starting . This initiative targets such as cars, jeeps, and vans, and aims to and across India’s national highway network.

What is FASTag?

What is the FASTag-Based Annual Pass?

The is a prepaid tolling solution for frequent highway travelers using non-commercial private vehicles.

In a significant move offering relief to lenders, the has finalized its with a for new project loans. The revised guidelines will come into effect from , and mark a substantial easing from the stricter provisioning rules proposed in May 2023.

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into India remained unchanged year-on-year in 2024 at $28 billion even as global FDI flows dropped 11 per cent, the said. In 2023, FDI inflows into India had plummeted 43 per cent in 2023 to $28 billion. 

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The is taking steps to improve cost transparency for investors by . This move seeks to provide a and enhance of from stock exchanges.

Sales of listed private non-financial companies registered during growth in the previous quarter and , according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Unlisted Companies Vs Listed Companies

An unlisted public company is a public company The jurisdictions vary in criteria for listing. However, 

In a significant move to deepen financial inclusion and enhance customer engagement, has partnered with , one of India’s leading credit card issuers, to launch offering a host of consumer benefits.

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The Union government is confident of maintaining the wheat-rice distribution ratio under the in 2025–26, owing to , which has already crossed 30 million tonnes (mt) in the current Rabi marketing season. This marks a crucial development ahead of key state elections, particularly in and , where subsidised food aid remains a major political tool.

What is PM-GKAY?

The is a food security welfare scheme launched in as part of the to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the poor.

Key Features

Timeline and Funding

Challenges and Concerns

Related Government Initiatives

of Assam’s population depends on agriculture, with of farmers holding . of net sown area is irrigated (2022), compared to the national average of . , droughts, and expensive diesel pumps create high uncertainty for rain-fed farming. Farmers lack access to affordable irrigation and awareness of income diversification options like horticulture.

A Multi-Stakeholder Partnership

Lead Organisations:

• Gramya Vikash Mancha (GVM) – Grassroots implementer
• NABARD – Financial support via Tribal Development Fund (TDF)
• WRI India – Knowledge partner for sustainable energy and monitoring systems

Key Intervention Sites:

• Khatarbari and Kalcheni villages, Tamulpur district, Assam

Intervention Design: Clean Energy Meets Livelihoods

• Adapted ‘Wadi’ homestead model to promote horticulture (mango, guava, Assam lemon).
• Installed:
  • 2 units of 2HP and 3 units of 1HP submersible solar pumps for 48 acres
  • 3 portable solar pumps with custom trolleys, co-designed with women farmers
• Conducted energy needs assessment, technology training, and performance monitoring.

Key Outcomes

• Improved Irrigation Access: Enabled year-round water supply, reducing dry-season losses.
• Diversified Crops: Farmers now intercrop potatoes, tomatoes, papaya, chillies, leafy greens, and more.
• Women Empowerment: Reduced manual labour, greater participation in technology decisions.
• Reduced Emissions: Shift from diesel to solar supports India’s clean energy transition.
• Shared Infrastructure: Portable pumps allow collaborative use across adjacent plots.

Monitoring and Scalability

• Real-time flow meters and remote systems for pump performance tracking.
• Farmers are exploring value-addition technologies like cold storage and food processing.
• NABARD and GVM aim to promote local entrepreneurship and replicable rural models.

Why This Matters

• Reduces vulnerability of small farmers in one of India’s most climate-sensitive states.
• Demonstrates alignment with SDGs 2, 7, and 13.
• Offers a replicable framework for other rain-fed, low-income farming regions in India.

HDFC Bank, India’s largest private-sector lender, is set to launch a ₹12,500 crore initial public offering (IPO) for its non-banking financial arm, HDB Financial Services, on June 25–27, 2025. The IPO is expected to be the largest ever by an NBFC in the Indian market.

Russia issued a stern warning to the United States against any military intervention targeting Iran, amid rising fears of wider conflict following recent Israel-Iran hostilities.