News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
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.
Silkyara tunnel
News- Uttarakhand’s longest tunnel, Silkyara has achieved a major breakthrough recently. About the Silkyara Tunnel Location: It is situated on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Length: The tunnel spans a total length of 4.5 km and is designed to connect Silkyara with Dandalgaon in the same district. Project: It is a key… Continue reading Silkyara tunnel
STELLAR Model
News: The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025. About STELLAR Model It is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. It is developed in line with Resource Adequacy Guidelines issued by… Continue reading STELLAR Model
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme This is the first scheme that focuses on promoting the manufacturing of passive electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, inductors, speakers, relays, switches, oscillators, sensors, films and lenses. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
India Skills Accelerator initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partners with World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch India Skills Accelerator initiative. About India Skills Accelerator initiative It is a national public-private collaboration platform designed to enhance workforce development by addressing skill gaps and encouraging public-private partnerships. It focuses on preparing India’s youth for future job… Continue reading India Skills Accelerator initiative
Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
News: The Centre has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) for the 2025-2026 period with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore. Modernisation of Command Area Development Water Management M-CADWM. About Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management… Continue reading Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
Professional Tax
News: Swiggy faces a tax demand of ₹7.59 crore from the Maharashtra Government over alleged non-compliance with professional tax deduction norms. Professional Tax. About Professional Tax Professional Tax is a tax charged on income earned through employment, business, freelancing, or any profession. It applies to all earning individuals, including salaried employees, business owners, and freelancers.… Continue reading Professional Tax
Digital Threat Report 2024
News: India launches first Digital Threat Report 2024 to support cyber security in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Digital Threat Report 2024. About Digital Threat Report 2024 This Report is a comprehensive analysis of current and emerging cyber threats and defense strategies. Developed by: It is developed through collaboration between the SISA… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2024
Bear Market
News: Global stock markets continue to plunge as United States President Donald Trump showing no signs of backing away from the sweeping tariffs that he has announced. Bear Market. About Bear Market Definition: It is a situation when the stock market experiences price declines over a period of time. Generally, it is declared when a… Continue reading Bear Market
New Pamban Bridge
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. New Pamban Bridge. About New Pamban Bridge It is the country’s first vertical-lift sea bridge. Location: It is over 2 km long and spans across the Palk Strait in Tamil Nadu. Connecting: It connects Rameswaram Island with… Continue reading New Pamban Bridge
