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Jun 04, 2026 2 min

India to Expand Ethanol Fuel Infrastructure by 2027

India plans to install 500 flex-fuel retail pumps by 2026 and 5,000 by 2027 to support ethanol blending, flex-fuel vehicles, and the...
Mar 17, 2026 4 min

India Revises GDP Base Year to 2022–23

India has revised its GDP base year to 2022–23, introducing improved methodologies, new data sources, updated IIP and CPI series, and better...
Mar 09, 2026 6 min

16th Finance Commission Report

The 16th Finance Commission chaired by Arvind Panagariya has recommended performance-based fiscal transfers, retaining states’ tax share at 41% while emphasising fiscal...
Mar 07, 2026 4 min

India’s Forex Reserves Reach Record High of $728.49 Billion

India’s foreign exchange reserves reached a new record of $728.49 billion, driven by a surge in gold holdings and an increase in...
Feb 22, 2026 3 min

Economic Survey 2026 Agriculture Data

Economic Survey 2026 Agriculture Data: Latest Agricultural Data 2026 for UPSC, UPPSC, State Civil Services Exams, and all other exams.
Feb 08, 2026 5 min

Defence Budget 2026–27

Defence Budget 2026-27: Union Budget 2026–27 allocates ₹7.85 lakh crore for defence, focusing on modernisation, Atmanirbhar Bharat and veterans’ welfare.
Feb 08, 2026 5 min

Rat-Hole Mining

Rat-hole mining tragedy in Meghalaya highlights illegal coal extraction, environmental damage, and governance gaps. Read causes, impacts, and solutions.
Feb 07, 2026 3 min

India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $723.77 Billion

India’s forex reserves surge to a record $723.77 billion, driven by rising gold holdings and strong external sector fundamentals, says RBI.
Jan 06, 2026 6 min

India Becomes World’s Largest Rice Producer

India overtakes China to become the world’s largest rice producer with 150.18 million tonnes output. Learn about ICAR’s new crop varieties, food...
Jan 05, 2026 3 min

India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey vs OECD’s PIAAC Survey

A comparison of India’s Adult Skill Assessment Survey 2026 with OECD’s PIAAC highlights gaps, convergence, and lessons for workforce policy.