What is the News? The government has announced the phased implementation of mandatory Gold Hallmarking of Jewelry, with effect from June 16, 2021. Contents1 What is gold Hallmarking?2 Which metals are covered under the scheme?3 What was the need of making Gold Hallmarking mandatory?4 Phase wise implementation: What is gold Hallmarking? The Bureau of Indian Standard… Continue reading “Gold hallmarking” Becomes Mandatory
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.
What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
What is the News? Kerala cabinet has given the approval to begin acquiring land for the SilverLine Project. About SilverLine Project: SilverLine Project is Kerala’s semi high-speed railway project that aims to reduce travel time between Kerala’s northern and southern ends. Distance: The railway line will be around 529 kms long, covering 11 districts through 11… Continue reading What is Kerala’s “SilverLine project”?
NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI) has released a report titled “Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport”. Contents1 Objectives of the Fast Tracking Freight in India Report:2 India’s Logistics Sector:3 Measures need to accommodate more urban citizens:4 Other measures recommended by the Fast Tracking… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “Fast Tracking Freight in India” Report
World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Global Economic Prospects Report:3 Key Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report related to India:4 Key Global Findings of Global Economic Prospects Report: What is the News? The World Bank has released the Global Economic Prospects Report. About the Global Economic Prospects Report: Global Economic Prospects is a World… Continue reading World Bank’s “Global Economic Prospects Report” predicts India’s growth as 8.3%
“One Nation One Standard Mission” and “Research Designs & Standards Organization”
What is the News? Indian Railways Research Design & Standards Organization(RDSO) has become the nation’s first institution to be declared as Standard Developing Organization(SDO) under the “One Nation One Standard” mission. Contents1 About One Nation One Standard Mission:2 Objectives of the One Nation One Standard Mission:3 SDO Certification:4 About Research Designs & Standards Organization(RDSO)5 Benefits… Continue reading “One Nation One Standard Mission” and “Research Designs & Standards Organization”
“State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
Contents1 2 What is the news?3 Report on Farmers Protests:4 Other key Findings of State of Environment Report:5 Suggestions from State of Environment Report: What is the news? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021 in February recently. This article focuses upon the data related to farmer… Continue reading “State of Environment Report” says “Farmer protests” increased fivefold since 2017
“Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings from the data?3 Merchandise Imports:4 Way Forward: What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the preliminary data on the Merchandise exports in May 2021. What are the key findings from the data? Merchandise Exports: India’s merchandise exports are estimated at… Continue reading “Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
Govt launches the first phase of “MCA21 version 3.0” online portal
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About MCA21:4 About MCA21 version 3.0:5 Significance: What is the News? The government of India has launched the first phase of the MCA21 version 3.0 to its digital corporate compliance portal. About MCA21: Firstly, MCA21 is the online portal of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA). It was initially launched… Continue reading Govt launches the first phase of “MCA21 version 3.0” online portal
National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants:4 About Biomass:5 Biomass as an Energy Source in India: What is the News? The Ministry of Power has decided to set up a National Mission on the use of Biomass in thermal power plants. About National Mission… Continue reading National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power plants
FDI Inflow in 2020-21 in India
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Highlights from the Data:4 About Foreign Direct Investment(FDI): What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce released the data on the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment Inflow) in India for the Financial Year 2020-21. Key Highlights from the Data: Firstly, India has received an FDI of $81.72 billion during… Continue reading FDI Inflow in 2020-21 in India
