News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
Category: Factly – Indian Economy
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Indian economy. You can find all relevant Economy updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
News: India achieved a milestone in millet exports with the first sea-based export of botanical-infused millet functional foods to New Zealand on June 3, 2026. About First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets It marks the first overseas sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods produced in India. Facilitated by: The export was supported by… Continue reading The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
Navachar Mantra Initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Navachar Mantra initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and expand opportunities for innovators across emerging India. About Navachar Mantra Initiative It is a national initiative focused on strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovators across emerging India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading Navachar Mantra Initiative
Dark Patterns
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
News: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has launched Mission Senehjori to transform Assam’s renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. About Mission Senehjori It is a comprehensive cluster-based initiative designed to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has enhanced India’s nascent Social Stock Exchange (SSE) ecosystem by allowing companies to use a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments. About Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument Definition: They are financial instruments or securities issued by not-for-profit organisations… Continue reading Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
India’s 18th Railway Zone
News: Recently, the 18th Zone of Indian Railways, South Coast Railway (SCoR), formally commenced operations with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. About India’s 18th Railway Zone The newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has been operational since 1st June 2026. It has been created by exercising powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 3 of… Continue reading India’s 18th Railway Zone
Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
News: Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. About Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets It is a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. Launched… Continue reading Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
