News: Union Minister inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra at Umri village under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative. About Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative is a pilot project that integrates physical and digital services to deliver multiple citizen services in rural areas. Implemented by: The initiative is implemented by the… Continue reading Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative
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.
Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
News: Lok Sabha approved the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025–26, including allocation for an Economic Stabilisation Fund to address global economic shocks. About Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) is a proposed fiscal mechanism to provide financial space for responding to global economic disruptions. Proposed by: Finance Ministry.… Continue reading Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
Joha Rice
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on 12 March 2026. About Joha Rice Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices. Origin: It originates from Assam in… Continue reading Joha Rice
Digital Twin Initiative for Port Management
News: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first Indian port to launch the Digital Twin initiative for port management. About Digital Twin initiative for port management Digital Twin for port management creates a real-time virtual replica of the port’s infrastructure, operational assets, and maritime ecosystem. First major Indian port to launch: V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority,… Continue reading Digital Twin Initiative for Port Management
Fiscal Health Index 2026
News: The second annual edition of the Fiscal Health Index 2026 was released in New Delhi by NITI Aayog officials. About Fiscal Health Index 2026 It is a data-driven framework that provides a systematic and comparable assessment of the fiscal performance of Indian states. Released By: The Index was released by NITI Aayog. Categories: The… Continue reading Fiscal Health Index 2026
Glass Industry of India
News: Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate natural gas supply, which may affect India’s glass manufacturing industry dependent on continuous fuel supply. About Glass Industry of India India’s glass manufacturing industry produces glass products used in construction, automotive, packaging, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) represents the… Continue reading Glass Industry of India
Bug Bounty Programme
News: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme. About Bug Bounty Programme It is the first structured programme to enhance the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem by inviting cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities in its digital platforms. Launched by: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Aim:… Continue reading Bug Bounty Programme
Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 to revise prudential norms for dividend declaration by commercial banks. About Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 Come into effect: The new directions… Continue reading Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
All About Tung Plantations
News: In Mizoram, over 600 farmers have joined the collective to promote tung tree cultivation and organized marketing. All About Tung Plantations The “Tung” tree is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Climatic and soil requirements: It grows best on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Rainfall: At least 1,120… Continue reading All About Tung Plantations
Karbi Anglong Ginger
News: Assam achieved a major agricultural milestone by sending its first trial export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger About: It is an important cash crop of Assam. It is grown in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Cultivation… Continue reading Karbi Anglong Ginger
