Source- This post on Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) is based on the article “Government’s Commitment to Renewable Energy Gets a Significant Boost: CEA concurred two more Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (2500 MW)” published in PIB on 23rd September 2024. Why in News? Recently, CEA has approved two additional Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs) in Maharashtra: the 1500 MW Bhavali PSP… Continue reading Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs)
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.
Lac Farming
Source- This post on Lac Farming is based on the article “President Droupadi Murmu bats for lac farming” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, President Droupadi Murmu advocated for lac farming during the centenary celebration of the ICAR-National Institute of Secondary Agriculture (NISA) in Ranchi. About Lac farming 1. Definition: Lac farming… Continue reading Lac Farming
White Revolution 2.0
Source- This post on White Revolution 2.0 is based on the article “White Revolution 2.0 to empower women, fight malnutrition: Amit Shah” published in The Hindu on 20th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah introduced ‘White Revolution 2.0’. The initiative is part of an action plan to form and strengthen 2 lakh… Continue reading White Revolution 2.0
Rangeen Machhli mobile app
Source: This post on “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh Launches ‘Rangeen Machhli’ App”, published in PIB on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app. Features of ‘Rangeen… Continue reading Rangeen Machhli mobile app
Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation
Source: This post on Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation has been created based on the article “PM announces passing of Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation” published in PIB on 13th Sep 2024. Why in news? The 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Delhi Declaration. The declaration emphasizes regional… Continue reading Delhi Declaration on Civil Aviation
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Source: This post on PM E-DRIVE Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme with an outlay of Rs.10,900 crore over a period of two years”, published in PIB on 12th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved PM E-DRIVE… Continue reading PM E-DRIVE Scheme
Expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
Source: This post on Expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has been created based on the article “Union Cabinet approves health cover for all aged 70 and above”, published in The Hindu on 11th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet recently approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman… Continue reading Expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)
Launch of Phase III Capacity-Building Initiatives
Source: This post on Launch of Phase III Capacity-Building Initiatives has been created based on the article “Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches Phase III of capacity-building initiatives under Digital India vision”, published in PIB on 11th Sep 2024. What in news? Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the third… Continue reading Launch of Phase III Capacity-Building Initiatives
Key Findings on Electricity Access in Rural Villages
Source: This post on Key Findings on Electricity Access in Rural Villages has been created based on the article “Access to electricity in rural areas had differential benefits, says study” published in PIB on 11th Sep 2024. What in the news? Recently, an analysis of the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyut Yojana was done. It showed that larger… Continue reading Key Findings on Electricity Access in Rural Villages
QCI Approves NTH Ghaziabad for Drone Certification
Source: This post on QCI Approves NTH Ghaziabad for Drone Certification has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India (QCI) approves National Test House (NTH), Ghaziabad as a Certification Body for type certification of drones” published in PIB on 11th Sep 2024. What is the news? The Quality Council of India (QCI) has… Continue reading QCI Approves NTH Ghaziabad for Drone Certification
