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Green Deposits and Sustainable Finance in India

Indian PSU banks recorded a sharp rise in green deposit mobilisation in FY26, nearly doubling to ₹3,733.11 crore from ₹1,831.79 crore in FY25. The RBI Green Deposit Framework,...

 June 16, 2026

India’s Bioeconomy Growth and BioE3 Framework

As of mid‑June 2026 India’s bioeconomy exceeds $190 billion, up from about $10 billion in 2014, and contributes nearly 5% of GDP. The government targets a $300 billion...

 June 16, 2026

Protection of Indian Seafarers amid Gulf Maritime Conflict

On 10 June 2026 the Palau‑flagged tanker MT Settebello was struck in the Gulf of Oman. Three Indian seafarers died. India has lodged a strong protest with the...

 June 16, 2026

India Ethanol Fuel Transition Challenges and Brazil Lessons

Recent policy action has accelerated India’s move beyond E20. The government authorised E100 use and launched E85 at 48 PSU retail outlets, with plans for 500 stations by...

 June 16, 2026

IAF AN-32 Crashes and Medium Transport Aircraft Replacement

On 13 June 2026 an IAF Antonov An‑32 crashed while landing at Jorhat AFS, Assam. Five airmen died; one co‑pilot survived. The IAF has ordered a court of...

 June 16, 2026

AI Impact on Employment and Keynesian Policy Challenges

Recent advances in generative and automation AI have produced measurable labour-market shifts without a broad unemployment spike. Early-career entry paths in knowledge work are closing. A two-track labour...

 June 16, 2026

Wind Energy Development India

Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa under the theme “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration.” The event...

 June 15, 2026

Antyodaya Governance for Tribal Empowerment

The Union Government has operationalised an Antyodaya governance framework to reach the poorest and most marginalised. The approach uses saturation-based inclusion, multi-ministry convergence and data mapping (PMJUGA). Central...

 June 13, 2026

Green Energy and Climate Change

Recently global renewable electricity generation exceeded coal for the first time in modern history (renewables 33.8% v. coal 33.0%). Yet human-induced warming reached 1.37°C above pre‑industrial levels in...

 June 13, 2026

India Climate Tech Funding Surge

India's climate-technology sector has seen rapid capital inflows. The Tracxn India Climate Tech 2026 Report records $12.8 billion invested across 1,583 companies, with annual funding rising from $315...

 June 13, 2026

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