News: The Agriculture Minister says that India aims to double maize output to 86 mn tonne by 2047. About Maize Globally, maize is known as queen of cereals because it has the highest genetic yield potential among the cereals. It is the second rated grain used collectively in the form of foodstuff or fodder. It… Continue reading Maize
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.
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty)
News: Farmers, policymakers warn Centre against proposed amendments to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (the ‘Plant Treaty’). About International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is an international agreement between member countries to conserve, use and manage plant genetic resources for food and agriculture around… Continue reading International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (Plant Treaty)
India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
News: Coal and Mines Minister released the Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad. India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents The Aluminium Vision Document The document lays the foundation for a globally competitive and environmentally responsible aluminium industry. Key goals outlined in the Vision Document: Scale… Continue reading India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
RECLAIM Framework
News: The Ministry of Coal has launched R E C L A I M – A Community Engagement and Development Framework tomorrow for Mine Closure and Repurposing. About RECLAIM Framework It is a national framework to guide inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven processes for mine closure and post-closure repurposing. Developed by: Coal Controller Organisation, under the… Continue reading RECLAIM Framework
Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
News: The Chhattisgarh forest department has withdrawn its directive barring other government departments, NGOs, and private entities from undertaking any work related to Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). About Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) These are legal rights granted to forest-dwelling communities, empowering them to protect, regenerate, conserve, and manage forest resources within their traditional… Continue reading Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
SPREE 2025
News: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved SPREE 2025 during its 196th ESI Corporation Meeting held in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. About SPREE 2025 It is a special initiative aimed at expanding social security coverage under the ESI Act. Aim: It is aiming to bring left-out establishments and workers into the ESI fold and… Continue reading SPREE 2025
RailOne App
News: The Union Railway Minister launched a new app, RailOne, in New Delhi on 40th Foundation Day of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). About RailOne App It is a comprehensive, all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface, focused on improving passenger interface with railways. Developed by: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) Benefits: It integrates… Continue reading RailOne App
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
News: News: PSU Banks’ share in certificates of deposits issuance rises to 69% from 6% in three years, leading to their market share zooming from single digit to nearly 70% in three years. About Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable, unsecured money market instrument issued by scheduled commercial banks… Continue reading Certificate of Deposit (CD)
Operation MELON
News: The Narcotics Control Bureau has achieved a major breakthrough by dismantling India’s most prolific darknet drug syndicate under its Operation Melon. About Operation MELON It is an operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2025 that dismantled “Ketamelon,” India’s most sophisticated darknet drug syndicate. This high-impact operation was led by the NCB Cochin… Continue reading Operation MELON
India Energy Stack (IES)
News: Ministry of Power conceives an ‘India Energy Stack’ to build the Digital Backbone for India’s Power Sector. About India Energy Stack (IES) It is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative that will provide a standardized, secure, and open platform to manage, monitor, and innovate across the electricity value chain. Aim: This pioneering initiative is… Continue reading India Energy Stack (IES)

