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)
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.
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
Agro-Meteorological Advisories
Source: This post on Agro-Meteorological Advisories has been created based on the article “The role of district agro-met offices in supporting farmers”, published in The Hindu on 10th Sep 2024. What is the news? Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced plans to revive District Agro-Meteorology Units (DAMUs) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme. About Agro-Meteorological… Continue reading Agro-Meteorological Advisories
Current GST rates and proposal to reduce them
Source: This post on Current GST rates and proposal to reduce them has been created based on the article “GoM set up to review 18% GST on health, life covers”, published in The Hindu on 10th Sep 2024. What is the news? The GST Council recently initiated a potential review to address the increasing demand for a reduction in… Continue reading Current GST rates and proposal to reduce them
Indian Pomegranates
Source- This post on Indian Pomegranates has been created based on the article “APEDA facilitates first consignment of Indian Pomegranates from Mumbai to Melbourne” published in “PIB” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the export of the first consignment of Indian pomegranates from Mumbai… Continue reading Indian Pomegranates
Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
Source- This post on Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) has been created based on the article “What is vertical fiscal imbalance?” published in “The Hindu” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The issue of Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI) in India has recently gained attention due to increasing concerns over the financial relationship between the Union government… Continue reading Vertical Fiscal Imbalance (VFI)
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software
Source- This post on GNSS-Based Toll Collection System has been created based on the article “How navigation satellite-based tolling, live monitoring of plazas can lower wait times” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has announced the implementation of a Global Navigation Satellite System… Continue reading Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based Software
Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)
Source- This post on Centralized pension payment system (CPPS) has been created based on the article “CPPS gets green light; pensioners to get payments via any bank, branch” published in “The Hindu” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Minister of Labour and Employment and the Chairperson of the EPF’s Central Board of Trustees… Continue reading Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS)
