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GS2/GS3 · Consumer protection · Trade

India to host 61st CIML meeting on legal metrology in New Delhi, 26–28 October

India will host the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) for the first time, in New Delhi from 26 to 28 October 2026. The Department of Consumer Affairs is organising it with the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML), and more than 100 delegates are expected, PIB said on 19 October.

UPSC angle: Prelims: OIML, CIML, Legal Metrology Act 2009, Union List Entry 50. · Mains GS-III: standards and trade.

19 Oct 2026

GS3 · Economy

September 2026 trade data: merchandise exports up 23% to US$ 44.40 billion

India's merchandise exports rose 23.04% to US$ 44.40 billion in September 2026, data released by the Commerce Ministry on 15 October show. Imports were US$ 74.61 billion, leaving a goods trade deficit of US$ 30.21 billion. Counting services, exports reached about US$ 80.75 billion and the combined deficit was US$ 13.30 billion.

UPSC angle: Prelims: merchandise vs services trade, trade deficit vs current account deficit. · Mains GS-III: export diversification and the external sector.

15 Oct 2026