Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dabba Trading?3 What is the main purpose of doing Dabba Trading?4 Why is Dabba Trading problematic? What is the… Continue reading Explained | What is ‘Dabba trading’ and how does it affect the economy?
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.
Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products” published in Livemint on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trend in petroleum products?3 Why is India seeing such a surge in petrol consumption?4 Does the Ukraine war have anything to do with this?5… Continue reading Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag” published in AIR on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. What is Mircha Rice? Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size… Continue reading Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Tracking the train to Kashmir: How the Vande Bharat is set to transform commute in the Valley
Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking the train to Kashmir: How the Vande Bharat is set to transform commute in the Valley” published in Indian Express on 13th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the History of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) Project3 What are the challenges in implementing the railway… Continue reading Tracking the train to Kashmir: How the Vande Bharat is set to transform commute in the Valley
Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The Cumbum grapes have recently been given the Geographical Indication tag or GI tag. What are Cumbum grapes? Cumbum Panneer Thratchai also known as Cumbum grapes, is… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Cumbum grapes get Geographical Indication tag
U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The US aviation safety regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has retained the “Category 1” status for India’s aviation safety oversight following a review. How does the… Continue reading U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. What is the State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI)? Developed by: Bureau of Energy… Continue reading State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Source: The post is based on the article “NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? NSE Indices Ltd has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index—Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. The index aims to track the… Continue reading NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation” published in PIB on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Draft Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy?3 What are Maritime Innovation Hubs(MIH)?4 What is the Sagarmala Initiative? What is the News? The Ministry… Continue reading Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Wheat Cultivation in India3 Will the rain affect wheat yields?4 What are agri experts saying on this? What is the News? The unusual rise… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
