News: The Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched Mission Golden Spice to promote Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric globally. About Mission ‘Golden Spice’ Mission Golden Spice is an Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project for turmeric cultivation and value chain development in Meghalaya. Initiative by: The Ministry of Development of… Continue reading Mission Golden Spice and Lakadong Turmeric
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.
RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre
News: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced the Digital Local Pass facility and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. About RajmargYatra App RajmargYatra App is a mobile application that provides digital services to make National Highway travel more convenient and citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is nodal… Continue reading RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre
Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI)
News: The Union Government has released an updated series of its Index of Core Industries (ICI). About Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI) Index of Eight Core Industries(ICI) measures combined and individual performance of production of eight (now nine) core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity. Updated Version… Continue reading Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI)
Salal Hydroelectric Project
News: Authorities opened all gates of the Salal Dam after heavy rainfall sharply increased water inflow into the Chenab River and reservoir. About Salal Hydroelectric Project Location: The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Timeline: The project planning started in the 1960s, construction began in 1970, and commercial… Continue reading Salal Hydroelectric Project
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
News: In May 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) for buying and selling gold in electronic form. About Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are exchange-traded securities that represent ownership of physical gold stored in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated vaults. Launched in: The… Continue reading Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
News: The Delhi Regional Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, successfully organized a comprehensive awareness session on the SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 for trade union representatives. About SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 It is an upgraded digital platform (for online filing, conciliation, arbitration, and adjudication of industrial disputes in alignment with the Labour… Continue reading SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS)
News: The Government extended the Special Intervention under PM-NAPS for FY 2026–27 to expand apprenticeship opportunities across the North-Eastern Region. About Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) is a Government of India scheme launched in 2016 to promote apprenticeship training through financial support to establishments. Extension: It has… Continue reading Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS)
VISHWAS, 2026
News: EPFO has launched VISHWAS, 2026, as a one-time dispute resolution initiative for settlement of damages and penalty-related disputes under EPF laws. About VISHWAS, 2026 VISHWAS, 2026 is a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement of damages and penalty-related disputes. Launched by: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour &… Continue reading VISHWAS, 2026
PARIVARTAN Scheme
News: MoHUA approved Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme to replace older polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region. About PARIVARTAN Scheme PARIVARTAN stands for ‘Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions’. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and… Continue reading PARIVARTAN Scheme
National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat. About National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) is a policy to encourage new investments in gas-based urea manufacturing units in India. Piloted by: This policy is piloted… Continue reading National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
