Source: The post is based on the article “IEPFA and NCAER jointly organize workshop on ‘Investor Education and Protection Policy in India” published in “PIB” on 12th December 2023 Why in the News? The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) have jointly organized a workshop… Continue reading IEPFA and NCAER jointly organize workshop on ‘Investor Education and Protection Policy in India
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.
Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
Source– This post is based on the article “Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds” published in “PIB” on 8th December 2023. Why in the News? The article has provided an overview on the various benefits of biofortified varieties and the initiatives taken to promote bio-fortified varieties. What is Biofortification? 1) Biofortification is the process of improving… Continue reading Ecological Impact of Biofortified Seeds
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down
Source: The post is based on the article “Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down: survey” published in “The Hindu” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate in urban areas of the country has decreased from 7.2% in July-September 2022 to 6.6%… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down
Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to reserve more capital for risk weights. What are Risk Weights?… Continue reading Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud” published in “Indian Express” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the payments landscape in the country. But accompanying this is the sharp rise in digital/financial frauds. What has… Continue reading Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform
Source– This post is based on the article “What is the new Investor Risk Reduction Access platform, and how it stands to benefit investors” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? SEBI has launched the Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) platform, jointly developed by India’s stock exchanges. It will… Continue reading Investor Risk Reduction Access (IRRA) Platform
International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project
Source: The post is based on the article “International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) recently visited the site of the proposed International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay, Great Nicobar Island.… Continue reading International Container Transhipment Port(ICTP): Union Minister reviews the project
Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – October, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – October, 2023” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The All India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Laborers (CPI-AL) and Rural Labourers (CPI-RL) for the month of October, 2023 has been released.… Continue reading Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – October, 2023
Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking
Source: The post is based on the article “Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking” published in “PIB” on 18th November 2023 Why in the News? Several Ministries recently held discussions on measures taken and action plans needed for improving India’s… Continue reading Logistics Performance Index (LPI):11 Stakeholder Ministries/Departments meets on Measures Taken and Action Plan for Improving India’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) Ranking
India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means
Source– This post is based on the article “India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? India’s weightage on the MSCI Emerging Markets(EM) index will rise after inclusion of nine Indian stocks. What is MSCI Emerging Markets Index? Aspect Details What is it?… Continue reading India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means
