News: In Mizoram, over 600 farmers have joined the collective to promote tung tree cultivation and organized marketing. All About Tung Plantations The “Tung” tree is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Climatic and soil requirements: It grows best on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Rainfall: At least 1,120… Continue reading All About Tung Plantations
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.
Karbi Anglong Ginger
News: Assam achieved a major agricultural milestone by sending its first trial export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger About: It is an important cash crop of Assam. It is grown in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Cultivation… Continue reading Karbi Anglong Ginger
Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme
News: Recently, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued detailed eligibility conditions and operational guidelines for the EMI scheme. About Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme The EMI Scheme is a trust-based Customs facilitation scheme that allows deferred payment of Customs duty. Launched By: The scheme is launched by the Central Board of Indirect… Continue reading Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMIs) Scheme
Arbitrage Funds
News: Arbitrage funds are gaining attention as investors notice price gaps between NSE and BSE during volatile market phases. About Arbitrage Funds Arbitrage funds are hybrid mutual funds that aim to earn returns by buying a stock at a lower price in one market and selling it at a higher price in another market at… Continue reading Arbitrage Funds
Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
News: The CGA launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to strengthen governance and efficiency in government banking transactions. About Controller General of Accounts (CGA) The Controller General of Accounts is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government. Legal Status: It is not a constitutional body. The Allocation of Business… Continue reading Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
AI4Agri Summit 2026
News: The AI4Agri 2026 Global Conference & Investor Summit was recently held on February 22–23, 2026, in Mumbai. About AI4Agri Summit 2026 It is a global knowledge-exchange platform that brings together policymakers, state governments, international experts, and practitioners. It promotes evidence-based use of AI and digital public infrastructure to improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and farmer… Continue reading AI4Agri Summit 2026
India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM)
News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched India’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. About India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM) The State Innovation Mission is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme, under the aegis of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM). It is designed as… Continue reading India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM)
Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
News: The Union Minister for Railways announced the RailTech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. About Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal About Rail Tech Policy It is designed to enable massive and systematic induction of technology into the… Continue reading Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
SUJVIKA Portal
News: Recently, SUJVIKA Portal was launched during the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology. About SUJVIKA Portal It is a AI-driven biotech trade intelligence portal. Developed by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured… Continue reading SUJVIKA Portal
National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)
News- Union Finance Minister launched National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0, targeting Rs. 16.72 lakh crore asset monetisation during FY 2026–2030. About National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) It is the second phase of the government’s asset monetisation programme. It provides a medium-term roadmap for monetising operational public infrastructure assets to generate resources for new infrastructure development.… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0)
