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
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.
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’
Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage
Source: The post is based on the article “Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage” published in the Livemint on 9th June 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways submitted a report about train accidents months before the Odisha train tragedy. What are the key findings of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on train… Continue reading Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage
BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL
Source: The post is based on the article “BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 What is the News? As part of the revival strategy, the Union Cabinet has approved BSNL’s third revival package with a total outlay of Rs. 89,047 crores. It includes an allotment of… Continue reading BSNL’s third revival package: Union Cabinet approves allotment of 4G/5G Spectrum to BSNL
Why is CRS, the body investigating the Odisha rail accident, under the Aviation Ministry
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is CRS, the body investigating the Odisha rail accident, under the Aviation Ministry” published in the Indian Express on 7th June 2023 What is the News? The investigation of the recent train crash in Odisha is being conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety for the south-eastern circle. Rail safety… Continue reading Why is CRS, the body investigating the Odisha rail accident, under the Aviation Ministry
RBI Committee on customer care: RBI panel raises alarm on poor customer care
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI panel raises alarm on poor customer care” published in the Live Mint on 6th June 2023 What is the News? A committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued recommendations to improve customer service standard at banks, non-banking financial companies, and other regulated institutions. About the RBI… Continue reading RBI Committee on customer care: RBI panel raises alarm on poor customer care
How India has become relatively atmanirbhar in Pulses compared to Edible Oil
Source: The post is based on the article “How India has become relatively atmanirbhar in Pulses compared to Edible Oil” published in the Indian Express on 5th June 2023 What is the News? India is significantly import-dependent on Edible oil and pulses. Due to various steps, India has now achieved over 90% self-sufficiency in dals. About India’s… Continue reading How India has become relatively atmanirbhar in Pulses compared to Edible Oil
WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Source: The post is based on the article “WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs” published in the Business Standard on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? According to a recent report, about 85% of about 11,000 products offered at zero tariff by India to least developed countries (LDCs) under the duty-free quota-free… Continue reading WTO flags poor use of India’s preferential scheme for LDCs
Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India” published in the Indian Express on 03rd June 2023 What is the News? Government-owned engineering consultancy firm Engineers India (EIL) is studying the prospects and feasibility of developing salt cavern-based strategic oil reserves in Rajasthan. If the idea comes… Continue reading Oil reserves in salt caverns: The potential in India
