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
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.
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
Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has increased the risk weights of assets for the unsecured lending issued by banks and… Continue reading Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Gold drives trade deficit to new high
Source: The post is based on the article “Gold drives trade deficit to new high” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? In October,2023 India’s exports increased by 6.2% to $33.6 billion, but imports surged to a record $65.03 billion, leading to highest monthly trade deficit of $31.46 billion. This… Continue reading Gold drives trade deficit to new high
All Efforts on to Stop Coal Import by 2025-26; Focus on Producing 100 Million Tonne from Underground Mines by 2030: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “All Efforts on to Stop Coal Import by 2025-26; Focus on Producing 100 Million Tonne from Underground Mines by 2030: Union Minister” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Coal has launched the eighth round of the commercial coal mines… Continue reading All Efforts on to Stop Coal Import by 2025-26; Focus on Producing 100 Million Tonne from Underground Mines by 2030: Union Minister
Sovereign Green Bond: FY24’s first sovereign green bond issuance sails through
Source: The post is based on the article “Sovereign Green Bond: FY24’s first sovereign green bond issuance sails through” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The first issuance of Sovereign Green Bonds for the Fiscal Year 2024 saw a successful auction of five-year maturity bonds, drawing considerable investor attention.… Continue reading Sovereign Green Bond: FY24’s first sovereign green bond issuance sails through
New rice variety can replace Pusa-44
Source– This post “New rice variety can replace Pusa-44” is based on the article “Possible answer to farm fires: New rice variety can replace Pusa-44” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 November 2023. Why in the News? The Supreme Court in its order mentioned a “particular kind of paddy” grown mostly in Punjab, which… Continue reading New rice variety can replace Pusa-44
