News: MoHUA approved Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme to replace older polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region. About PARIVARTAN Scheme PARIVARTAN stands for ‘Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions’. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and… Continue reading PARIVARTAN Scheme
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.
National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat. About National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) is a policy to encourage new investments in gas-based urea manufacturing units in India. Piloted by: This policy is piloted… Continue reading National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). About Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) It has been launched to scale up domestic production, deepen component localization, and foster indigenous smartphone design and R&D. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: It aims to deepen… Continue reading Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
CapaCITIES Project
News: The event “Scaling Urban Climate Resilience: The CapaCITIES Legacy and Way Forward” celebrated a decade of the CapaCITIES programme in New Delhi. About CapaCITIES Project Capacity Building Project on Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES) is a programme that strengthens the capacity of Indian cities to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development.… Continue reading CapaCITIES Project
Paraquat Dichloride
News: The Union government has issued a draft notification proposing a complete ban on the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale and use of paraquat dichloride. About Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat is also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen. It is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used… Continue reading Paraquat Dichloride
Digital Threat Report 2025-26
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem. About Digital Threat Report 2025-26 The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 provides a comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity landscape in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2025-26
Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
News: Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) has been launched by EPFO, giving employers operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts a one-time opportunity to regularise their legal status. About Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) Launched by: It has been launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Application of… Continue reading Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
Mojari Craft
News: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding. About Mojari Craft Mojari is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur that has now received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Origins: Traditional Community: The Mojari craft is closely associated with the… Continue reading Mojari Craft
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
News: The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) has significantly advanced inclusive farm mechanization, enhanced agricultural productivity, and promoted the adoption of modern technologies across India. About Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) was launched to promote farm mechanization in India. Scheme type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
News: India and Australia recently launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS). About Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) The Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS) is a framework between Australia and India aimed at strengthening cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains… Continue reading Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
