Nashik Municipal Corporation Lists Maharashtra’s First Green Bond on NSE
The funds raised through these bonds are strictly earmarked for financing environment-friendly and sustainable urban projects.
The listing ceremony in Mumbai was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NSE MD Ashish Kumar Chauhan.
Green Municipal Bonds are fixed-income debt securities specifically issued to support climate-aligned infrastructure.
Exam Perspective: Municipal bonds are becoming an alternative revenue source for local bodies to fund infrastructure without relying solely on state grants.
Key Facts / Static GK
NSE MD: Ashish Kumar Chauhan
Maharashtra CM: Devendra Fadnavis
Practice Quiz — 12 March 2026
Q1. Who announced the formation of the high-level expert group to design the technology roadmap for India's securities market ecosystem?
Q2. According to the updated RBI guidelines on Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), what is the prescribed risk weight for trade exposures to Qualifying Central Counterparties (QCCPs)?
Q3. What is the specific cancer care coverage amount provided to account holders of the 'bob Women Sapphire' Savings Account?
Q4. Which of the following statements is true regarding the restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Q5. Which airport in Tamil Nadu was recently designated as an 'International Airport' by the Union Cabinet?
Keep Learning with PrepZen
Get daily current affairs, live mock tests, mistake bank, vocab builder & more — all free on your phone.