Source: The post is based on the article “Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Transportation Security Administration(TSA)?3 Why is there a need for a unified security force for all airports in India?4 What… Continue reading Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.
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.
Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance” published in Down To Earth on 28th April 2023 What is the News? The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems has released a report titled “Who’s tipping the scales”. The report has… Continue reading Bluewashing: Report flags how corporates have wormed their way into global food governance
Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags
Source: The post is based on the article “Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags” published in Business Standard on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways has completed 90% electrification of its broad-gauge(BG) network as of March 31, 2023. – Note: Gauge refers to the vertical length between… Continue reading Railway network in 14 states 100% electrified in FY23, Northeast lags
Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector” published in PIB on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a National Medical Devices Policy?3 What is the purpose of the National Medical Devices Policy?4 What is the significance of this… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector
Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has issued a terse warning to States against resorting to tax levies on electricity generation, including through the imposition of a water cess.… Continue reading Tax levies on electricity generation: Centre tells States to scrap levies on power generation
Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Home and Cooperation Minister has launched the world’s first liquid Nano DAP. Note: Nano DAP is the second such variant of fertilizer.… Continue reading Home Minister launches first liquid Nano DAP to cut fertilizer import bill
NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
Source: The post is based on the article “NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India” published in PIB on 27th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Promoting Millets in Diets report?3 What are the key highlights from the Promoting Millets… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases Report – Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India
PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro: What is this public boat service?” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro. What is the Kochi Water Metro? Kochi Water Metro is a… Continue reading PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Source: The post is based on the article “India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index” published in TOI on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has released the Logistics Performance Index 2023. What is the Logistics Performance Index(LPI)? Released by: World Bank Purpose: It is an interactive benchmarking tool created… Continue reading India up 6 places on WB’s logistics index
Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM” published in The Hindu on 24th April 2023 What is the News? The Finance Minister has said that the central government is taking steps to clamp down on Ponzi apps to protect investors’ hard-earned money. What… Continue reading Govt working to clamp down on dubious ponzi schemes, says FM
