Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Home and Cooperation Minister has launched the world’s first liquid Nano DAP. Note: Nano DAP is the second such variant of fertilizer.… Continue reading Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill
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.
NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Promoting Millets in Diets report?3 What are the key highlights from the Promoting Millets… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro: What is this public boat service?” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro. What is the Kochi Water Metro? Kochi Water Metro is a… Continue reading PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The Finance Minister has said that the central government is taking steps to clamp down on Ponzi apps to protect investors’ hard-earned money. What… Continue reading Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM
Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Source: The post is based on the following articles – “WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?” published in Livemint on 20th April 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the… Continue reading Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border
Source: The post is based on the article “India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? India plans to build a major geothermal power plant in Arunachal Pradesh just across the border from where China is setting one up. This will be the… Continue reading Geothermal Energy: India to build geothermal plant on Chinese border
FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023 What is the News? India’s foreign exchange reserves have increased by $6.3 billion to jump to $584.76 billion. This is the highest in nine months. Note: In October 2021, the… Continue reading India’s forex reserves rise $6.30 bn to $584.75 bn
