Common Practice Standards must have India outlook Sub: economy Agroforestry: Agroforestry is a land use management system where trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland. This practice combines agriculture and forestry to create more diverse, productive, profitable, healthy, and sustainable land-use systems. India has a significant opportunity in agroforestry, […]
Export ban on non-basmati white rice removed Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: The Union government has decided to allow exports of non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly-milled, whether or not polished or glazed) with immediate effect, reversing the ban on such exports imposed in July 2023. Details: It has set a minimum […]
Privately placed debt issuance, ECBs surge on lower cost of funds Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: Over the past three years, corporates have increasingly turned to private debt placements and external commercial borrowings, with both methods seeing a significant surge in funds raised. Increase in Privately Placed Debt: Funds raised through privately […]