News: The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026 has been released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). About Global Innovation Index 2026 Global Innovation Index 2026 has been released by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). 2026 Edition: This is the 19th edition of the GII. Coverage: It ranked the innovation performance of 139 economies, maps the… Continue reading Global Innovation Index 2026
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.
2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
News: 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics is being awarded to Robert E. Hall of Stanford University and Michael Woodford of Columbia University. About 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics American-born economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. They got prize for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic… Continue reading 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics
National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
News: To safeguard the country from any supply disruptions, India’s National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) has proposed to develop a National Critical Mineral Stockpile Programme. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) was launched in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)
Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
News: Geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea have highlighted India’s need for safer and diversified energy routes like Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC). About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) is also called the Chennai-Vladivostok Sea Route. It connects South India with Russia’s Far East. Origin: It was launched… Continue reading Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
News: India has strengthened its Additive Manufacturing (AM) ecosystem under National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing. About Additive Manufacturing (AM) Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. It is commonly known as 3D printing. It brings… Continue reading Additive Manufacturing (AM) and National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing (NSAM)
Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)
News: The Union Cabinet approved ITLA as a Special Purpose Vehicle to improve coordination and multimodal integration in transport and logistics. About Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) The Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) is a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) established for the transportation and logistics sectors. Aim: It aims to address fragmented planning… Continue reading Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)
SME Growth Fund
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Government of India’s commitment of Rs.10,000 crore towards the establishment of the SME Growth Fund (SGF). About SME Growth Fund The SME Growth Fund is designed as a direct equity investment fund. Announced by: It has been announced by Ministry of Finance. Fund allocation: It will provide an aggregate… Continue reading SME Growth Fund
National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), 2025–26
News: The NSO has released key indicators and findings of the first-ever all-India National Household Travel Survey through a Factsheet. About National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), 2025–26 Conducted by: It was conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). Duration: It was conducted from July 2025 to… Continue reading National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), 2025–26
PMAY-U Awards 2026
News: As part of the PMAY-U Awards 2026, Best Performing States/UTs under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were felicitated during the celebration event of World Habitat Day 2026. About PMAY-U Awards 2026 The PMAY-U Awards are national honors to honor best-performing states, Union Territories (UTs), and urban local bodies (ULBs) in implementing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban… Continue reading PMAY-U Awards 2026
NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
News: NABKISAN Finance Limited listed India’s first Social Bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). About NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond A social bond is a debt instrument through which funds are raised for projects intended to address a specific social issue. India’s… Continue reading NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
