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
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.
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
Maize
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
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
