News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ to strengthen preparedness against FMD serotype SAT-1. About Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ The Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ was a National Tabletop Exercise on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) serotype SAT-1 preparedness. FMD serotype SAT-1 has not been reported in India. In view of its geographical spread beyond Africa to parts of… Continue reading Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ And Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
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.
Network Anubhav Platform
News: TRAI has launched the Network Anubhav Platform to provide geospatial network-test information and web access to DND services. About Network Anubhav Platform The Network Anubhav Platform is a geospatial and analytical dashboard that provides information on telecom network performance. Launched by: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the platform. Aim: The platform… Continue reading Network Anubhav Platform
Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814 crore scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals and reduce import dependence. About Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing The Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing provides capital expenditure (capex) support to establish domestic critical mineral processing facilities. Duration: The scheme will operate… Continue reading Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to promote Grid-Scale energy storage systems. About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme has been launched to support the development of 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale energy storage capacity across the country,… Continue reading Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
VISTAR scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. About VISTAR scheme Aspects Details About Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme is a central sector scheme designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official… Continue reading VISTAR scheme
3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
News: The first day of the 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) was inaugurated on 2 November 2026. About 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026) It is a biennial international conference organised under the SVASTIK initiative to promote traditional knowledge. Organised by: The CSIR-National Institute… Continue reading 3rd International Conference on Communication and Dissemination of Traditional Knowledge (CDTK-2026)
Grey Market
News: India’s booming IPO market has fuelled unofficial grey market trading, where pre-listing shares are traded and GMP is used to predict listing gains. About Grey Market Meaning: A grey market is an unofficial market where shares of a company are traded before they are listed on a recognised stock exchange. Grey Market Premium (GMP):… Continue reading Grey Market
1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
News: The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 commenced in Hyderabad bringing together experts and stakeholders to discuss maize research, productivity and value-chain development. About 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India The 1st International Maize Conference 2026 is a global forum to discuss strategies for advancing maize research, productivity and value-chain development.… Continue reading 1st International Maize Conference 2026 and Maize Cultivation in India
National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for unorganised, gig and platform workers. About National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers The National Social Security Board aims to support social security for unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers… Continue reading National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
Punah Bharan Mobile Application
News: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has launched the Punah Bharan Mobile Application to support scientific groundwater recharge planning. About Punah Bharan Mobile Application The Punah Bharan mobile application is a GIS-driven tool to support scientific groundwater recharge planning using geospatial technology. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.… Continue reading Punah Bharan Mobile Application
