News: Logistics Data Bank recently achieved the milestone of tracking 10 crore export-import containers since its launch in 2016. About Logistics Data Bank (LDB) Logistics Data Bank (LDB) is a technology-based platform that provides visibility of Export-Import (EXIM) container movement across the logistics chain. Launch: It was launched in 2016. LDB 2.0 was launched in September 2025.… Continue reading Logistics Data Bank (LDB)
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.
Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
News: The Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) scheme has strengthened India’s Export-Oriented Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem. About Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme About: The EHTP Scheme is a 100% export-oriented scheme. Aim: It is to promote exports of electronic hardware from India and STPI has been providing Statutory Services on a single-window Clearance System under… Continue reading Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)
News: The government is exploring ways to make UPI financially sustainable by restoring MDR for selected transactions or introducing tiered incentives. About Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee charged to merchants for accepting digital payments. Purpose: It covers costs incurred by banks, payment processors, payment gateways, and other payment infrastructure participants.… Continue reading Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)
Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
News: The Government has proposed a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen domestic container production. About Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) is a targeted initiative to build a competitive domestic container manufacturing industry through financial and institutional support. Ministry involved: The scheme is associated… Continue reading Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
National Scholarship Portal
News: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. About National Scholarship Portal (NSP) The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform that provides a range of scholarship-related services, including student applications, application processing, approval, sanction… Continue reading National Scholarship Portal
Bank in a Box
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Bank in a Box’ as part of initiatives to modernize the technology and cybersecurity of Urban Cooperative Banks. About ‘Bank in a Box’ Bank in a Box is an integrated service bundle that enables even small Urban Cooperative Banks to provide modern banking services without heavy technology investment. It… Continue reading Bank in a Box
E-Samudra
News: India took a major step towards digitising maritime governance with the launch of E-Samudra. About E-Samudra e-Samudra is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates a wide range of services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Aim: The platform aims to transform maritime governance… Continue reading E-Samudra
National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is inviting the nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2026. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and artificial insemination technicians in India’s dairy sector. Nodal Agency: Department… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
News: In a major scientific breakthrough Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. About Asha Variety of Pigeonpea ICAR has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’. It is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or… Continue reading Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
Closing Auction Session (CAS)
News: SEBI has introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS) for eligible F&O stocks, effective from 3 August 2026, replacing the existing closing price methodology. About Closing Auction Session (CAS) Closing Auction Session (CAS) is an auction-based session to determine the official closing price of eligible F&O stocks. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Closing Auction Session (CAS)
