Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review” published in The Hindu on 13th April 2023 What is the News? The US aviation safety regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has retained the “Category 1” status for India’s aviation safety oversight following a review. How does the… Continue reading U.S. aviation watchdog retains India’s safety category after review
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.
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
Source: The post is based on the article “Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22. What is the State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI)? Developed by: Bureau of Energy… Continue reading State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22
NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Source: The post is based on the article “NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023 What is the News? NSE Indices Ltd has launched the country’s first-ever Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts index—Nifty REITs and InvITs Index. The index aims to track the… Continue reading NSE Indices rolls out India’s first REITs, InvITs index
Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation” published in PIB on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Draft Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy?3 What are Maritime Innovation Hubs(MIH)?4 What is the Sagarmala Initiative? What is the News? The Ministry… Continue reading Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Wheat Cultivation in India3 Will the rain affect wheat yields?4 What are agri experts saying on this? What is the News? The unusual rise… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the revised natural gas pricing formula?3 What are legacy or nomination fields?4 What is the impact of this decision?… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports
Source: The post is based on the article “FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports” published in The Hindu on 7th April 2023 What is the News? The government of India has notified the new Foreign Trade Policy(FTP) 2023. What does the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 provide for the import of second-hand goods?… Continue reading FTP opens doors for some second hand goods imports
Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines” published in PIB on 6th April 2023 What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new mechanism to fix pricing for domestic natural gas in India. What are the changes made in the prices of… Continue reading Cabinet approves revised domestic gas pricing guidelines
What is the open-source seeds movement?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the open-source seeds movement?” published in The Hindu on 6th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How is intellectual property (IP) protected in agriculture?3 How has the IP regime evolved in the agriculture sector?4 What was the impact of the IP regime in agriculture?5… Continue reading What is the open-source seeds movement?
