About The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY), introduced by the central government in 2019, aims to provide old age protection and social security for Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF). Under this scheme, farmers aged 60 and above are guaranteed …
Context The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Maldives needs “urgent and stronger” fiscal consolidation to salvage its troubled economy despite a thriving tourism industry. The IMF said overall fiscal deficits and public debt are projected to stay elevated …