88% of SMB’s yet to avail stimulus benefits Subject : Economy Context : A nationwide survey conducted among self employed, micro and small businesses (SMBs) during June 10-15 indicates that 88 per cent of the respondents have not yet availed the benefits of any of the stimulus packages announced by the government. Concept […]

    Sugar mills demand hike in MSP Subject: Economy Context: Sugar mills are demanding a hike in the minimum selling price to enable them to clear the dues to the farmers which have touched a whopping Rs 23,000 crore. Rising output have caused ex-mill prices to fall to Rs 31-33 per kg, almost to […]

    Indira Gandhi Canal Repair completed in record time Subject : Economy Context : In an engineering feat, the repair and relining of the Indira Gandhi Canal, the country’s longest canal which terminates in irrigation facilities in Thar desert, was accomplished in a record 60-day period amid the second wave of the pandemic, restoring […]

    National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) Subject: Economy /National Organisations Context: Recently, the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) had celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. Concept: About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) It is a not for profit Organization under section 8 of the Companies Act 2013. It is under Ministry of […]