News: The government is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season, with transplanting around November. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1 Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad.… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
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.
Mission Samriddh Gaon
News: Union Rural Development Minister launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme. About Mission Samriddh Gaon It is a mission to create a comprehensive and integrated model for rural development. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Aim: It aimed at developing poverty-free, employment-rich villages equipped with assured basic amenities. Objective: Its objective is to develop model… Continue reading Mission Samriddh Gaon
India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh. About India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed It is an indigenously developed hybrid maize seed designed to produce high-expansion popcorn without genetic modification. Developed by: The seed was developed through a collaboration between the Indian Council… Continue reading India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
News: SEBI has introduced an Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). About Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) Introduced by: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced an IT Resilience Index (ITRI) framework for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), including stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. Purpose: It has been… Continue reading Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)
Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative
News: National Skill Development Corporation and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide cloud and Artificial Intelligence skilling initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. About Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative is a nationwide programme that provides foundational and job-ready cloud and Artificial Intelligence skills to learners across India. Launched by: It… Continue reading Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative
GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit
News: GENESIS EIR 3.0 was launched at the GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit, Coimbatore Edition at Rathinam Global University, Coimbatore. About GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit was held at Coimbatore. The summit was organized as a collaborative platform to inspire, connect and empower aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, researchers, students, academia, industry leaders and… Continue reading GENESIS NextGen Startup Summit
India’s First Blue Bond
News: India is preparing to enter the blue bond market, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation and Vadodara Municipal Corporation planning bond issues worth a combined ₹1,200 crore. About India’s First Blue Bond A blue bond is a debt instrument where the money raised is earmarked for projects that support oceans, marine ecosystems, water management or the… Continue reading India’s First Blue Bond
Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
News: The Defence Ministry has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List, comprising 405 strategically important items. About Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) is a list of defence items that, after a specified deadline, must be procured from domestic sources instead of being imported. Notified by: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) notifies the Positive… Continue reading Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM)
News: The government is strengthening the forest-based tribal economy through PMJVM by promoting value addition and market access. About Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM) promotes tribal livelihoods by supporting the processing, value addition and marketing of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and other tribal products. Origin: It was launched in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM)
Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections
News: The government has approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across the country. About Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections is an incentive programme for City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies to expand household Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections. Nodal… Continue reading Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections
