Source: The post is based on the article “Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Apatanis Tribe from Arunachal Pradesh practices a distinctive form of agriculture where rice and fish are grown together. About Apatani… Continue reading Towards sustainability: Arunachal’s Apatanis use a unique, integrated cultivation method; it needs encouragement
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.
Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies” published in The Hindu on 16th February 2023 What is the News? The Union government has hiked the windfall profit tax levied on domestically-produced crude oil as well as on the export of diesel and aviation turbine fuel(ATF). What… Continue reading Explained | Taxing windfall profits of oil companies
Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee” published in Indian Express on 14th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mutual Fund?3 What is the role of a Mutual Fund Trustee?4 What are the recommendations given by SEBI regarding Mutual Fund… Continue reading Why has SEBI proposed tightening responsibilities of mutual funds trustee
New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
Source: The post is based on the article “New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected grey spots” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the definition of broadband was upgraded to mandate a minimum speed of 2Mbps. But telecom companies rarely prioritize the connectivity of users… Continue reading New broadband definition highlights the plight of India’s barely connected “grey spots”
G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?” published in Indian Express on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What has been announced by the RBI?3 Who can utilize this system?4 How will the PPIs be issued? What is the News? Reserve Bank… Continue reading G-20 tourists can use UPI at select Indian airports: How?
Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports” published in Livemint on 13th February 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has proposed to hike the parking and user development fees at small airports. What has the Ministry of Civil Aviation proposed for… Continue reading Centre proposes hefty hike in charges at small airports
Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors” published in PIB on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Champion Services Sectors?3 What are the steps being taken by the Government to promote… Continue reading Centre formulates ‘Action Plan for Champion Sectors in Services’ to give focused attention to 12 identified Champion Services Sectors
RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine” published in Economic Times on 10th February 2023 What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) is preparing a pilot project on QR code-based Coin Vending Machine(QCVM) in collaboration with a few leading banks. What is a QR… Continue reading RBI announces pilot for QR code-based Coin Vending Machine
India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10” published in PIB on 10th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Quality Infrastructure Index(GQII)?3 What is India’s ranking in GQII 2021?4 What is Accreditation? What is the News? According… Continue reading India’s accreditation system ranked 5th globally; overall quality infrastructure system in Top 10
How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help
Source: The post is based on the article “How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has increased the Repo rate. How the repo rate increase will impact the borrowings? People with… Continue reading How RBI rate hikes impact your home loan EMIs, and what can help
