Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0)
Source: Mint Context: The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), launched in March 2026, is a targeted financial intervention by the Government of India to revive and strengthen the microfinance sector. With a guarantee…
Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 & CGSMFI-2.0
Source: PIB Context: India witnessed two significant developments in March 2026—the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) and the launch of CGSMFI-2.0, both reflecting the government’s focus on energy transition and financial inclusion. Bharat Electricity…
Exercise Kakadu 2026
Source: ET Context: In March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) participated in Exercise Kakadu 2026, a major multilateral naval exercise hosted by Australia. The INS Nilgiri took part in the sea phase as part of India’s deployment to the Western Pacific,…
Global Terrorism Index 2026
Source: Mint Context: The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) in March 2026, highlights major shifts in the global security landscape. The latest report shows Pakistan as the most affected country by…
Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) Pipeline and TAPI Pipeline
Source: BS Context: The ongoing instability in West Asia has once again exposed India’s high dependence on imported energy, particularly natural gas. This has revived discussions around long-pending transnational pipeline projects such as the…
SWAMIH Investment Fund II
Source: ET Context: The Government of India is set to launch SWAMIH Investment Fund II, a ₹15,000 crore fund aimed at reviving stalled housing projects and providing relief to distressed homebuyers. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Nirmala…
Amendments to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010
Source: The Hindu Context: The Union Government is set to introduce amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010 during the ongoing Parliament session. The proposed changes aim to strengthen regulation, transparency, and…
Net FDI Negative for Fifth Straight Month
Source: The Hindu Context: India’s Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) remained negative for the fifth consecutive month in January 2026, as per data released by the Reserve Bank of India. This trend reflects higher outflows than inflows, signalling…
SEBI Revamps Conflict of Interest Framework
Source: IE Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved a comprehensive overhaul of its conflict of interest framework for top officials, along with measures to enhance the ease of doing business in capital markets. This reform…
RBI in Talks with Global Central Banks on CBDC
Source: Business Standard Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in discussions with four to five central banks from Asia and Europe to develop cross-border Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) transaction systems. This initiative aims to transform…