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Committees on Economic Reforms and Policy in India (1950–2025)

Economy · 3 minutes read Committees have played a pivotal role in shaping India’s economic policies and reforms since Independence. From taxation and poverty estimation to banking, agriculture, infrastructure, and financial inclusion, expert groups and high-level panels have guided successive governments in setting priorities and implementing structural changes. The following compilation classifies important committees on […]

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Ramsar Convention: Wetlands of International Importance and Montreux Record

Environment · 3 minutes read The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands of international importance. It was named after Ramsar, Iran, where it was signed in 1971. India signed the Ramsar Convention in 1982. It now has one of the fastest-growing networks of Ramsar Sites. As of

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Environment Notes, GS-III / / 3 minutes of reading

India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023

Environment · 8 minutes read The Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, publishes the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) every two years. First released in 1987, the ISFR 2023 is the 18th edition. It helps in monitoring resources, evaluating policies, planning forestry interventions, and fulfilling international

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India’s Merchandise Trade Statistics 2024–25

Economy · 3 minutes read India’s Merchandise Trade in FY 2024–25 exhibited a mixed trajectory — while exports remained almost stagnant, imports rose sharply, leading to a significant widening of the trade deficit. According to official data available on the PIB website, India’s merchandise exports totaled USD 437.42 billion, while imports reached USD 720.24 billion

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have emerged as an important financial instrument in India’s capital markets. Introduced less than a decade ago, they provide a transparent and regulated framework for channelling long-term funds into the country’s real estate sector. What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a

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