News: Recently, World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Future of Jobs Report 2025. Key findings of the report The report states that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced. Thus, effectively 78 million new jobs would be created. The sectors that will witness the… Continue reading Future of Jobs Report 2025
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.
Ramesh Chand Panel
News: The government recently formed an 18-member panel, led by NITI Aayog’s Ramesh Chand, to revise the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year and plan a shift to the Producer Price Index (PPI). Ramesh Chand Panel About Ramesh Chand Panel The panel was set up to update the base year of the Wholesale Price Index… Continue reading Ramesh Chand Panel
Tobacco Board of India
News: The Tobacco Board of India has claimed that Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers’ earnings have more than doubled from Rs. 124 per kg (2019-20) to Rs. 279.54 (2023-24). About Tobacco Board of India It is a statutory body established by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 for the overall development of the tobacco industry. Functions: Monitors… Continue reading Tobacco Board of India
Financial Stability Report
News: The Financial Stability Report, December 2024 has highlighted that Indian economy, and financial system remains robust amid global vulnerabilities. Financial Stability Report Key findings of the Financial Stability Report Prospects of Economic Growth: The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow at 6.6% in FY25 (2024-25), given the revival in rural consumption, increased… Continue reading Financial Stability Report
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24
News: The second survey of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, conducted during August 2023 to July 2024, has been released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Key Findings of the Survey Average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure: The MPCE is estimated to be Rs. 4,122 in rural areas and Rs. 6,996 in urban areas. … Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24
Prepaid Payment Instruments
News: Recently, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted the Prepaid Payment Instrument holders to make and receive UPI payments through the third-party mobile application. About Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) They are financial tools that help facilitate the purchase of goods and services, including financial services, remittances and fund transfer, among others, against the value stored… Continue reading Prepaid Payment Instruments
RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector
News: The Reserve Bank of India has set up a committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical enactment of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. About the Committee Members: The committee comprises of 8 members and is headed by Dr Pushpak Bhattacharyya. Objectives: To assess the current level of adoption of… Continue reading RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24
News: National Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises for 2023-24 for the reference period October 2023- September 2024. About ASUSE 2023-24 Primary Objective: To evaluate various economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments. Geographical Coverage: Covers the rural and urban areas of… Continue reading Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24
SMILE Programme
News: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme. About SMILE Programme It is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the Indian government to undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector. Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading SMILE Programme
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing