What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is focused on promoting the area and production of Sunflower in the country. About Sunflower Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is an important oilseed crop in India, popularly known as “Surajmukhi.” It is known as a sunflower as it follows the sun by day, always… Continue reading Government’s emphasis on promoting sunflower area and production in the country
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.
Shrinkflation: How inflation is downsizing some of your favourite foods
What is the News? Companies are resorting to the strategy of Shrinkflation to reduce the impact of rising input costs. What is Shrinkflation? Shrinkflation is a combination of two words, “shrink” and “inflation”. It is the practice of reducing the size of a product while maintaining its sticker price. Shrinkflation is basically a form of… Continue reading Shrinkflation: How inflation is downsizing some of your favourite foods
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) as a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? Administrative Ministry: Department of Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Zoji La Tunnel?3 What is the strategic significance of the Zoji La Tunnel?4 What is Zoji La Pass? What is the News? Zojila tunnel will be opened for defence forces and emergency services by 2024, two years ahead of the 2026 deadline. This will ensure that the mobilization… Continue reading Zojila tunnel work space, deadline advanced to 2024
Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
What is the News? Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of National Capital Region (NCR) have signed a Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreements (CRCTA) covering both Contract Carriage & Stage Carriage. Note: National Capital Region (NCR) is a planning region centred upon the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. It encompasses Delhi and… Continue reading Governments of Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh of NCR sign Combined Reciprocal Common Transport Agreement
Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Sagarmala Programme?3 Components of the Sagarmala Programme 4 About the projects under Sagarmala5 Achievements of the Programme What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has organized an event to commemorate the successful seven years of the Sagarmala program. What is the Sagarmala Programme? Launched… Continue reading Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index 2021
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021?3 What are the key Rankings of the index?4 What are the challenges in export promotion? What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021. What is the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2021? Released by: NITI Aayog in… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of Export Preparedness Index 2021
Wings India 2022, Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation, got underway today at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
What is the News? Wings India 2022 has started at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. What is Wings India 2022? Organized by: Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) Purpose: It is Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation. It is held biennially (once every two years). The theme for 2022: ‘India@75:… Continue reading Wings India 2022, Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation, got underway today at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
Bhoomi Rashi Portal
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the Bhoomi Rashi Portal. What is Bhoomi Rashi Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in 2018. Aim: To digitize the land acquisition process for National Highway (NH) projects. The portal is also integrated with the… Continue reading Bhoomi Rashi Portal
National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development: Govt sets Rs 1-trillion infrastructure lending target for DFI
What is the News? Government has set a target of about Rs 1 trillion for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development(NaBFID) for sanctioning loans to the infrastructure sector in the next financial year. What is NaBFID? NaBFID has been set up as a Development Financial Institution(DFI) to support the development of long-term infrastructure… Continue reading National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development: Govt sets Rs 1-trillion infrastructure lending target for DFI
