News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has improved to 67 in March 2025 from 64.2 in March 2024. About Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) It is a composite, annual measure to objectively assess and monitor the extent of financial inclusion across India. It captures the penetration and… Continue reading Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index)
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.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) for AL/RL
News: Union Ministry of Labour and Employment has updated the base year for calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for agricultural and rural labourers to 2019. About Consumer Price Index (CPI) for AL/RL The Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers (CPI-AL) and Consumer Price Index for Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) are vital economic indicators published monthly… Continue reading Consumer Price Index (CPI) for AL/RL
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM DDKY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the “Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana” for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts. About Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM DDKY) It is a first of its kind scheme, focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. The scheme… Continue reading Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM DDKY)
ADEETIE Scheme
News: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs launches ADEETIE Scheme to Accelerate Industrial Energy Efficiency in India. ADEETIE Scheme About ADEETIE Scheme Full name: Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments (ADEETIE) scheme It is an initiative to provide financial and technical support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises… Continue reading ADEETIE Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
News: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has completed 10 years successfully since its launch in July 15, 2015. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana It is the flagship scheme to encourage and promote skill development in the country by providing free short duration skill training and incentivizing this by… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
News: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data for May and June 2025 reveals key trends in unemployment and labour force participation in India. Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) About Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Launched in: It was launched in 2017 by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
Sigandur Bridge
News: Recently, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has inaugurated the cable-stayed bridge built over the Sharavati river backwaters in Sagar taluk of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. About Sigandur Bridge The Sigandur Bridge is located in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is India’s second longest inland cable-stayed bridge, spanning a total length of 2.25 kilometres. This… Continue reading Sigandur Bridge
Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS)
News: Indian Railways has signed an MoU with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the installation of a Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS). About Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS) It is an automated system designed to detect defects in Rolling Stock. It leverages the power of AI and machine learning to… Continue reading Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS)
Aspirational DMF Programme
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines released operational guidelines of ‘Aspirational DMF Programme’ for the convergence of DMF initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programmes (ABP). About Aspirational DMF Programme The programme is launched for the convergence of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) initiatives with the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and… Continue reading Aspirational DMF Programme
Cat Bonds
News: In India, low penetration of disaster risk insurance like Cat bonds, for individual property and livelihoods leaves much of the population exposed to irretrievable damage and loss. About Cat Bonds These are a unique hybrid insurance-cum-debt financial product that transforms catastrophic insurance cover into a tradable security. The term ‘cat bonds’ are a short… Continue reading Cat Bonds
