Source: The post is based on the article “States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase” published in The Hindu on 19th June 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has recently announced its decision to reduce the quantity of foodgrains a bidder can purchase under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). After… Continue reading States look for alternatives as Centre restricts FCI purchase
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.
Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why are remittances important?3 What are the top sources of remittances for India?4 Why are remittances expected to grow at a slower pace… Continue reading Why remittance inflows growth could slow to just 0.2% in 2023
Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries” published in PIB on 16th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Heavy Industries has launched the “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App”. What is Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile… Continue reading Union Minister of Heavy Industries Launches “Dugdh Sankalan Sathi Mobile App” to Transform Indian Dairy Industries
Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption” published in PIB on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has joined the worldwide celebrations of 15th June as Global Wind Day through the organization of a… Continue reading Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu emerge Top Achievers in Wind Energy Adoption
Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index” published in AIR on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Minister has released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. What is the State Food Safety Index? State Food Safety Index is… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases fifth State Food Safety Index
What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why does India need a grain storage plan?3 What is the ‘world’s largest grain storage plan in the cooperative… Continue reading What is the massive grain storage plan the govt has unveiled, how it’ll help farmers
Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?” published in The Hindu on 14th June 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has imposed limits on the stock of wheat that can be held by traders, wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers and processors.The objective… Continue reading Why did the govt. impose a ceiling on wheat stocks?
Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 What is the News? The Kari Ishad mango has bagged the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Kari Ishad Mango? The Kari Ishad mango is grown in Ankola… Continue reading Kari Ishad mango of Ankola in Uttar Karnataka gets GI tag
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency” published in the PIB on 9th June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) launched ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’. What is SAGAR SAMRIDDHI? It is the online dredging monitoring system to accelerate… Continue reading Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launches ‘SAGAR SAMRIDDHI’ to bring transparency & efficiency
RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’” published in the Business Standard on 5th June 2023 What is the News? RBI Governor has launched a financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’. What is Antardrishti dashboard? Objectives: -To assess the current state of financial inclusion by analyzing key metrics and indicators, -Enabling… Continue reading RBI Governor launches financial inclusion dashboard ‘Antardrishti’
