Source: The post is based on the article “PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The Electronics sector has become India’s fastest-growing export for the 11-month period from April 2022 to February 2023. About Electronics Exports Sector Currently, India’s Electronics Exports were… Continue reading PLI scheme push: Electronics is India’s fastest-growing export
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.
Release of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’
Source: The post is based on the article “Release of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released the publication titled ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’. What is the purpose of Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022?… Continue reading Release of ‘Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2022’
Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre” published in The Hindu on 16th March 2023 What is the News? The 15th Finance Commission has given the population (Census 2011) a higher weightage over performance. This revenue-sharing formula has created friction between States and the… Continue reading Friction over formula: why some States get more from Centre
India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
Source: The post is based on the article “India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has accepted the Recommendations of the Task Force Report setup to adopt the Future-Ready Transmission System… Continue reading India to have a modern and smart power transmission system; Government accepts the Task Force report
RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Special Rupee Vostro Accounts(SRVA)?3 When did the Special Rupee Vostro Accounts(SRVA) arrangement start?4 What are the benefits… Continue reading RBI has allowed banks from 18 countries to trade in rupee: government in Rajya Sabha
IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI” published in PIB on 14th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Infrastructure Finance Company(IFC)?3 What is the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency(IREDA)?4 How will the IFC status help IREDA? What is the News? The Reserve… Continue reading IREDA gets ‘Infrastructure Finance Company’ status from RBI
Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow” published in Indian Express on 13th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the data show on India’s petroleum product exports to the EU?3 What is the significance of… Continue reading Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow
Har Payment Digital Mission: RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme” published in the Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Har Payment Digital’ mission during Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. About Har Payment Digital Mission Under this, the payment… Continue reading Har Payment Digital Mission: RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme
Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the notification issued by the Ministry of Finance?3 What is the significance of this circular?4 What are… Continue reading Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?
Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking” published in The Hindu on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Railways is harnessing the power of data analytics for integrated rail transportation. It has launched a project called the Real Time Train Information System (RTIS)… Continue reading Railways ties up with ISRO for train tracking
