What is the News? LinkedIn has released the Opportunity Index,2021. The index focuses on the manner in which women perceive their employment opportunities. Further, the opportunity index also focuses on how the gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women. About the Opportunity Index 2021: The LinkedIn Opportunity Index research was conducted… Continue reading LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
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.
“PLI Scheme for pharmaceuticals and IT hardware” Approved
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors. About PLI Scheme for Pharmaceutical Sector: Objective: It will promote the manufacturing of high-value products in the pharmaceutical sector. Duration: The duration of the scheme will be for nine years from 2020-21 till 2028-29. Category… Continue reading “PLI Scheme for pharmaceuticals and IT hardware” Approved
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
About Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairying. Aim: To facilitate incentivization of investments for Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure Meat processing and value addition infrastructure and Animal Feed Plant. Objectives: To help increase… Continue reading Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
What are findings of “India Energy Outlook 2021”?
What is the News? International Energy Agency(IEA) releases the India Energy Outlook 2021 Report. About the India Energy Outlook 2021 This report aims to ensure reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for a growing population. It explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for India. It examines the long-term impacts of the pandemic on India’s energy supply,… Continue reading What are findings of “India Energy Outlook 2021”?
Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’. About Saksham Campaign: Saksham is a fuel conservation campaign. Petroleum Conservation Research Association(PCRA) organized it. Aim: It will sensitize the masses about conservation and efficient use of petroleum products which will lead towards better health and… Continue reading Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
Labour Ministry launches Software Applications for five All India Surveys
What is the news? Union Minister for Labour has launched Software Applications and instruction manuals with questionnaires for five All India Surveys. The Labour Bureau is conducting these surveys. The Bureau is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment. About All India Surveys? The five All India Surveys, which are being undertaken by… Continue reading Labour Ministry launches Software Applications for five All India Surveys
Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy”
What is the news? The Government of India has released a new ‘Public Sector Enterprise Policy’. About ‘Public Sector Enterprise Policy’: The policy classifies public sector commercial enterprises into the strategic and non-strategic sector: Strategic Sector: There would be a maximum of four public sector companies in strategic sectors. State-owned firms in other segments would… Continue reading Govt releases new “Public Sector Enterprise Policy”
Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple initiatives in Assam. It includes the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme and the 2 bridges across the Brahmaputra. Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme: Aim: It will provide seamless connectivity to the Eastern parts of India. It includes various development activities for the people living around River Brahmaputra and River Barak. Key… Continue reading Prime Minister launches “Mahabahu-Brahmaputra Programme” in Assam
What is the “Char Dham Project”?
What is the News? In the Supreme Court, the government denies any link between the Char Dham road-widening project and the recent flash floods in the Rishi Ganga valley. It claimed many lives and damaged the Tapovan hydro project. Char Dham Project: Char-Dham Road Project is a prestigious two-lane expressway project. The Ministry of Road… Continue reading What is the “Char Dham Project”?
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the production-linked incentive(PLI) scheme for the telecom sector. About the production-linked incentive(PLI) scheme for the telecom Sector Aim of the scheme: It will make India a global hub for manufacturing telecom equipment. Moreover, it will create jobs and reduce imports especially from China. Focus of the… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme
