News: The rugose spiralling whitefly continues to spread across coconut-growing regions in India, causing severe yield losses and rising financial stress for farmers. About India’s Coconut Economy India is the third largest coconut-producing country in the world and accounted for about 31.45% of the world’s total production during FY22, with a production of 19,310 million… Continue reading India’s Coconut Economy and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (RSW)
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.
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
News: Recognizing chip design as a strategic national priority, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented proactive measures to transform India’s semiconductor design landscape under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic… Continue reading Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
Cattle Breed – Karan Fries and Vrindavani
News- India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds, Karan Fries and Vrindavani, increasing the total number of registered livestock breeds. About Cattle Breed – Karan Fries Karan Fries is a synthetic cattle breed developed to achieve higher milk production under Indian conditions. Developed by: It was developed by the National Dairy Research Institute in… Continue reading Cattle Breed – Karan Fries and Vrindavani
SVASTIK Portal
News: The SVASTIK web portal was launched during CSIR-NIScPR’s 5th Foundation Day celebration held in New Delhi on 14 January 2026. About SVASTIK Portal SVASTIK stands for “Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge” and functions as a national web portal for public communication. Implemented by: It is implemented by the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and… Continue reading SVASTIK Portal
Famous Tunnels of India
News: India’s tunnel infrastructure is in focus due to recent completions, operational launches, and progress in major strategic and transport tunnel projects. About Famous Tunnels of India Atal Tunnel Situated in: It is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Location: It is located Beneath the Pir Panjal ranges. Connects: It connects the Manali with Lahaul–Spiti. Key Features:… Continue reading Famous Tunnels of India
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
News: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. About Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 It is a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across States and Union Territories (UTs). It provides an evidence-based framework to strengthen export competitiveness at the State, UT and district levels. Released by: NITI Aayog First… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. About National Campaign on Entrepreneurship The campaign is to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) The campaign is being implemented… Continue reading National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice
News: A Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated at Raipur, Chhattisgarh increasing export potential GI-tagged products such as Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice. About Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice About Jeeraphool Rice Jeeraphool rice is an ancient, indigenous, aromatic, and short-grained rice variety mainly… Continue reading Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice
Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchanges by FIU
News– The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) issued updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Financing of Terrorism (CFT) guidelines on 8 January, tightening Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for cryptocurrency / virtual digital asset (VDA) exchanges operating in India. Key highlights of the new FIU guidelines 1. Mandatory registration with FIU-IND All cryptocurrency exchanges and virtual… Continue reading Guidelines for Cryptocurrency Exchanges by FIU
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
News: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projected India’s growth at 7.2% for 2025–26 in its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report. About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) UNDESA is a core department of the United Nations Secretariat that leads work on economic, social, and environmental development.… Continue reading United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
