News: The government informed the Lok Sabha that the measure of hunger used in the Global Hunger Report 2024 Index is flawed and does not reflect India’s true position. About Global Hunger Index 1. The Global Hunger Index is a tool designed to measure and track hunger levels across the world. 2. GHI is released… Continue reading Global Hunger Index 2024
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.
Bima Sugam
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) chairman recently reiterated that the IRDAI’s ambitious project, Bima Sugam, will transform the insurance sector. About Bima Sugam 1. It is an online insurance marketplace (similar to an e-commerce platform) for purchasing, selling, servicing insurance policies, and settling claims. 2. It will be a plug-and-play… Continue reading Bima Sugam
6GHz Spectrum
Source: This post on 6GHz Spectrum has been created based on the article “Why India’s 6Ghz spectrum dilemma is affecting PS5 Pro console launch in India?” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Sony launched the PlayStation 5 Pro in major global markets but excluded India. India’s unresolved 6GHz spectrum… Continue reading 6GHz Spectrum
Nimoo Bazgo Power Station
Source: This post on Nimoo Bazgo Power Station has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal visits 45 MW NHPC Nimoo Bazgo Power Station” published in PIB on 23rd November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs visited Nimoo Bazgo Power Station. About… Continue reading Nimoo Bazgo Power Station
Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub
Source-This post on Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub is based on the article “Centre aims to make Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India plans to make the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tuna export hub. Earlier, the… Continue reading Andaman and Nicobar Islands to become Tuna Export Hub
Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Source: This post on Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets has been created based on the article “Removing bran on millets reduces the benefits of eating them: study” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study highlights that debranning (removing the bran) from millets decreases their… Continue reading Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges
Source: This post on Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges has been created based on the article “Why have timings for release of CPI inflation and IIP data been advanced, and the likely problems with this change” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2024. Why in news?… Continue reading Reasons for Advancing CPI Inflation and IIP Data Release Timings and Potential Challenges
Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
Source: This post on Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) has been created based on the article “On the growth track: How Dedicated Freight Corridors are adding to GDP, boosting Rail revenues” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by Australia’s University of New South Wales states that Dedicated Freight… Continue reading Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)
RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India
Source: This post on RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India has been created based on the article “Explained : Why RBI moved 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to domestic vaults” published in Economic Times on 4th November 2024. Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading RBI’s Major Move: Repatriation of 100 Tonnes of Gold to India
Livestock Census and its purpose
Source: This post on Livestock Census and its purpose has been created based on the article “What is the livestock census and why is it conducted?” published in Indian Express on 28th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the 21st Livestock Census in New Delhi. About the… Continue reading Livestock Census and its purpose
