Source-This post on Drip Pricing is based on the article “Centre issues warning against ‘drip pricing’. What is it?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Consumers often faces drip pricing while purchasing any commodities or services. Considering this, the Department of Consumer Affairs asked consumers to reach out to the… Continue reading Drip pricing
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.
Delisting of shares
Source-This post on Delisting of shares is based on the article “Why is a Reliance Capital Ltd investor challenging its resolution plan?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an investor in Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL), which is undergoing insolvency proceedings, has challenged specific regulations related to SEBI’s norms… Continue reading Delisting of shares
Swing trading
Source-This post on Swing trading is based on the article “Explained: What is swing trading” published in “The India Today” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? The stock market has experienced significant volatility recently due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Amidst these ups and downs, swing trading has become a popular topic… Continue reading Swing trading
Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency
Source-This post on Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency has been created based on the article “Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency ” published in “Business Standard” on 4 May 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently allowed standalone primary dealers (SPDs) to borrow in… Continue reading Standalone Primary Dealers to borrow in foreign currency
Bima Vistaar
Source-This post on Bima Vistaar is based on the article “All-in-one insurance product: Irdai prices Bima Vistaar at Rs 1,500 per policy” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has proposed Bima Vistaar. Bima Vistaar is an ambitious all-in-one affordable mass… Continue reading Bima Vistaar
Balanced fertilisation
Source- This post on Balanced fertilisation is based on the article “How the next government will push ‘balanced fertilisation” published in “Indian Express” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? The promotion of Balanced fertilisation will be a crucial agricultural priority for the incoming government post Lok Sabha elections. Balanced fertilisation discourages farmers from… Continue reading Balanced fertilisation
Project ISHAN
Source- This post on Project ISHAN is based on the article “One nation, one airspace’: India’s project ISHAN to streamline air traffic, benefit airlines and passengers” published in “WION” on 30th April 2024. Why in the News? With the idea of One nation, one airspace, India has initiated Project ISHAN (Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management)… Continue reading Project ISHAN
Critical Minerals Summit
Source- This post on Critical Minerals Summit is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Hold Two-day Critical Minerals Summit from Tomorrow” published in “PIB” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines will hold a two day ‘Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities.’ About the Critical Minerals Summit: 1.… Continue reading Critical Minerals Summit
Green taxonomy
Source-This post on Green taxonomy is based on the article “Towards a green growth: On the RBI and a green taxonomy” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the news? The latest RBI’s Monetary Policy Report gives primacy to the impact of climate shocks on the economy’s financial stability. This reflects RBI’s step… Continue reading Green taxonomy
Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme
Source-This post on Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme is based on the article “Centre accords AEO status to gem and jewellery sector” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stated that the government has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem… Continue reading Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme
