Source-This post on Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub is based on the article “Centre aims to make Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India plans to make the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub. Earlier, the… Continue reading Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub
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.
Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Source: This post on Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets has been created based on the article “Removing bran on millets reduces the benefits of eating them: study” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study highlights that debranning (removing the bran) from millets decreases their… Continue reading Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges
Source: This post on Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges has been created based on the article “Why have timings for release of CPI inflation and IIP data been advanced, and the likely problems with this change” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2024. Why in news?… Continue reading Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
Source: This post on Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) has been created based on the article “On the growth track: How Dedicated Freight Corridors are adding to GDP, boosting Rail revenues” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by Australia’s University of New South Wales states that Dedicated Freight… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India
Source: This post on RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India has been created based on the article “Explained : Why RBI moved 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to domestic vaults” published in Economic Times on 4th November 2024. Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India
Livestock Census and its purpose
Source: This post on Livestock Census and its purpose has been created based on the article “What is the livestock census and why is it conducted?” published in Indian Express on 28th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi. About the… Continue reading Livestock Census and its purpose
Venture Capital Fund
Source: This post on Venture Capital Fund has been created based on the article “Union Cabinet approves establishment of Rs.1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund for Space Sector under aegis of IN-SPACe” published in PIB on 24th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Rs. 1,000 crore Venture Capital Fund… Continue reading Venture Capital Fund
FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers
Source: This post on FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Climate change impact harsher on poorer farmers in India: FAO report “ published in The Hindu on 17th October 2024. Why in news? The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported recently… Continue reading FAO report on impact of climate change on farmers
National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
Source: The post on National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is based on the article “Cabinet approves development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat. The project will be executed… Continue reading National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC)
MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Source: This post on MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups has been created based on the article “To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms” published in Indian Express on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made adjustments to its AI compute procurement norms… Continue reading MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
