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
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.
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
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal
News: Finance Minister launched the “NITI NCAER States Economic Forum” portal today in New Delhi. NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal. About NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal Developed by: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER). It is a comprehensive repository of data on social, economic and fiscal… Continue reading NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal
Fully Accessible Route (FAR)
News– Despite selling heavily in the Indian stock market, foreign investors have invested over Rs 51,730 crore ($6 billion) in Indian bonds through the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) since January. Fully Accessible Route (FAR) About Fully Accessible Route (FAR) FAR Bonds refer to Indian government securities designated under the Fully Accessible Route, which allows foreign… Continue reading Fully Accessible Route (FAR)
India BioEconomy Report 2025
News-The India BioEconomy Report 2025 has estimated India’s bioeconomy to be valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% of the country’s GDP. India BioEconomy Report 2025. About India BioEconomy Report It is an annual publication by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC that tracks the growth and performance of India’s bioeconomy The bioeconomy… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report 2025
