News- The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation released the Consumer Price Index with base year 2024=100. About Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100 The Consumer Price Index with base 2024=100 measures the changes over time in general level of retail prices of selected goods and services that households purchase for the purpose of… Continue reading Consumer Price Index (CPI) with Base 2024=100
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.
AgriStack
News- In the Budget Speech on February 1, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat-VISTAAR to integrate AgriStack portals with AI systems. About AgriStack AgriStack is a Digital Public Infrastructure for the farm sector under the Digital Agriculture Mission. Initiative by: AgriStack is an initiative under the Digital Agriculture Mission and was approved by the… Continue reading AgriStack
BIOFACH 2026
News: India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026. About BIOFACH 2026 About: It is the world’s leading trade fair for organic products held on 10 February 2026. Note: BIOFACH Germany is the world’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. Held at: Nuremberg, Germany… Continue reading BIOFACH 2026
SWAVALAMBINI Programme
News: Recently, the Minister of State, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), filed a written reply in the Lok Sabha regarding the progress of the Swavalambini programme. About the SWAVALAMBINI Programme It is a Women Entrepreneurship Programme for young women in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Launched by– Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).… Continue reading SWAVALAMBINI Programme
Revised Startup Recognition Framework
News: India has notified a revised recognition framework and eligibility criteria for recognising entities as startups. About Revised Startup Recognition Framework The Revised Startup Recognition Framework aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and expanding support for emerging deep-technology ventures, long-term R&D-driven enterprises, and innovation-led cooperative institutions. Key revisions to the startup recognition criteria include:… Continue reading Revised Startup Recognition Framework
NE-RACE Portal
News: The NE-RACE portal, launched to strengthen market linkages for farmers of the North Eastern Region (NER), has facilitated agri-trade worth ₹895.56 lakh as of January 2026. About NE-RACE NE-RACE is a digital agri-marketing platform that connects farmers, FPOs, SHGs and cooperatives of the North Eastern Region with buyers across India and abroad. It enables… Continue reading NE-RACE Portal
Dedicated Chemical Parks
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed three dedicated Chemical Parks and announced financial support to States for their establishment. About Dedicated Chemical Parks Dedicated Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed for chemical manufacturing with shared infrastructure and common environmental compliance facilities. Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen domestic chemical production, reduce import dependency, and… Continue reading Dedicated Chemical Parks
Power Gap Index
News: Economic survey 2025-26 has cited data from the Power Gap Index to explain how India is a victim of geopolitics and a strategic power gap and is operating below its full strategic potential. About Power Gap Index It is a secondary analysis derived from the Asia Power Index. Released by: Australia-based Lowy Institute. It reveals the… Continue reading Power Gap Index
Rare Earth Corridors
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors to complement the REPM scheme and strengthen domestic rare earth capabilities. About Rare Earth Corridors Rare Earth Corridors are integrated, state-anchored industrial value chains linking mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earths. Target States: The Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors will be established in the… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors
Bharat-VISTAAR
News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR
