Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves Constitution and Empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for Facilitation of “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 “World’s largest grain storage plan: Centre to implement pilot project in 10 districts” published in The Hindu on 1st… Continue reading Cabinet approves Constitution and Empowerment of an Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for Facilitation of “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”
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.
Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
Source: The post is based on the article “Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the National Electricity Plan (NEP)3 What are the key features of the National Electricity Plan (NEP) 2022-32?4 What are the challenges ahead in… Continue reading Central Electricity Authority notifies the National Electricity Plan for the period of 2022-32
Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has conceptualized a Lightweight Payment and Settlements System. What is the Lightweight Payment and Settlement System… Continue reading Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Investment Report 2023. What are the key findings of the World Energy Investment Report 2023? Investment… Continue reading World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products” published in The Hindu on 26th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector?3 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy sector will operate?4 How FSSAI surveillance in the Dairy… Continue reading Amid reports of shortage, FSSAI to hold surveillance on milk and milk products
India gives Bangladesh key rail infra
Source: The post is based on the article “India gives Bangladesh key rail infra” published in The Hindu on 24th May 2023 What is the News? India has handed over 20 Broad Gauge (BG) locomotives to neighbouring Bangladesh. In 2020, India provided 10 locomotives to Bangladesh as a grant. These locomotives are performing well and… Continue reading India gives Bangladesh key rail infra
Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms” published in Indian Express on 22nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan-loss provision?3 What is the current approach followed for loan-loss provision?4 What is Expected Credit Loss (ECL)-based… Continue reading Banks request RBI for more time to implement new ECL-based loan loss provisioning norms
What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC)?3 What is the purpose of launching ONDC?4 What is the criticism against ONDC? What is the News? The Union… Continue reading What is the ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’?
Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers” published in Livemint on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? Ministry of Heavy Industries has cut the subsidy on electric two-wheelers in an effort to overhaul the financial incentives given to this growing industry. What has been announced by the government… Continue reading Govt cuts subsidy on electric 2-wheelers
Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) decision to withdraw ₹2,000 notes from circulation is likely to improve banking system… Continue reading Return of ₹2,000 currency notes to bolster bank coffers, money market liquidity: report
