Source: This post PUSA – 44 Rice variety is created based on the article, A rice variety that can address farm fires in Punjab and Haryana, published in Indian Express on 30the Sep 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: Economy or Agriculture What is the news? The famous Pusa-44 paddy variety is famous in Panjab; however, it… Continue reading PUSA – 44 Rice variety
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.
India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference
Source – This post on India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference is based on the article “Food and Consumer Affairs Minister attends India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference” published in PIB on 27th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy recently addressed the India Sugar &… Continue reading India Sugar & Bio Energy Conference
Spices Board
Source – This post on Spices Board is based on the article “Spices Board Unveils Comprehensive Scheme to Boost Spices Export and Cardamom Productivity” published in PIB on 25th September 2024. Why in News? The Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has unveiled a comprehensive scheme titled ‘Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative… Continue reading Spices Board
Labour Survey Report 2024
Source- This post on Labour Survey Report is based on the article “Unemployment rate has not fallen: labour survey” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2024. Why in News? The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) was recently released by the Labour Bureau for the period of July 2023 to June 2024. It provides insights into unemployment and… Continue reading Labour Survey Report 2024
Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs)
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)
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
