Source- This post on the Digital Bharat Nidhi has been created based on the article “What is Digital Bharat Nidhi, govt’s fresh attempt at improving rural telecom connectivity?” published in “The Hindu” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules for the Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN) on… Continue reading Digital Bharat Nidhi
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.
SEHER Program
Source- This post on the SEHER Program has been created based on the article “Women Entrepreneurship Platform and TransUnion CIBIL Partner to Launch SEHER Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs” published in “PIB” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and TransUnion CIBIL have launched the SEHER program. About… Continue reading SEHER Program
Money Mule
Source-This post on Money Mule has been created based on the article “Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot ‘money mules” published in “Economic Times” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, many major banks have stopped or slowed down the process of opening sole proprietorship and individual current accounts for firms that are less… Continue reading Money Mule
First Report on Transition Finance
Source-This post on “First Report on Transition Finance” has been created based on the article “Expert Committee on Climate Finance submits First Report on Transition Finance to IFSCA” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Expert Committee on Climate Finance has submitted its first report on Transition Finance. Transition finance… Continue reading First Report on Transition Finance
Project Nexus of RBI
Source-This post on Project Nexus of RBI has been created based on the article “What is Project Nexus that RBI has signed up for?” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has joined Project Nexus. It is to expand the international reach… Continue reading Project Nexus of RBI
SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Source- This post on “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers” is based on the article “SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers, eases rules for delisting” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2024. Why in News? SEBI which is India’s markets regulator has asked the brokers and mutual funds to stop using the services of… Continue reading SEBI tightens norms on financial influencers
Impact of prolonged exposure to pollutants from coal mining
Source– This post on the Impact of prolonged exposure to pollutants from coal mining has been created based on the article “Prolonged exposure to coal mining causes respiratory, skin diseases in workers: study” published in “The Hindu” on 27 June 2024. Why in the news? A survey of 1,200 households conducted by the National Foundation for… Continue reading Impact of prolonged exposure to pollutants from coal mining
India’s Economic Growth and challenges
Source– This post on India’s economic growth and challenges has been created based on the article “India as third-largest economy: It’s quality of jobs that will determine quality of life” published in “Indian Express” on 27th June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the IMF projected that India is on track to surpass Japan to… Continue reading India’s Economic Growth and challenges
Direct Seeding of Rice
Source-This post on Direct Seeding of Rice has been created based on the article “Why direct seeding of rice (DSR) is yet to pick up in Punjab” published in “The Indian Express” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Punjab government has been actively promoting the DSR or ‘tar-wattar‘ technique for rice cultivation.… Continue reading Direct Seeding of Rice
MD2 Pineapple
Source– This post on MD2 Pineapple is based on the article “APEDA facilitates first Consignment of MD 2 Pineapples from India to UAE” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the successful export of the first consignment of MD 2… Continue reading MD2 Pineapple
