News: Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake the “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Facts: One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC) System: It is an important citizen-centric reform. Its implementation ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform
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Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
News: Union Minister of Commerce has inaugurated the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. Facts: Prarambh: Startup India International Summit: The summit has been organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The summit is organized as a follow-up to the announcement made by the Indian Prime Minister at the… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’
Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre
News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre
Lumpy skin disease in cattle
News: The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been detected in Indian bovines in the State of Tamil Nadu. Facts: Lumpy Skin Disease: It is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. Vector: Blood-feeding insects such as mosquitos and flies act as mechanical vectors to spread the… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease in cattle
PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 16,2021
Govt launches PMKVY 3.0 to empower youth with new-age skills to boost employability News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 16,2021
Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
Open Skies Treaty
News: Russia has announced that it is exiting the Open Skies treaty. It said that the pact had been seriously compromised by the withdrawal of the United States. Facts: Open Skies Treaty: The treaty was signed in 1992 and came into effect in 2002. Aim: To build confidence among members through mutual openness thus reducing the chances of… Continue reading Open Skies Treaty
Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
News: Government has inaugurated the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana from Chandigarh under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). Facts: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme: It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.… Continue reading Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
Henley Passport Index 2021
News: Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2021. Facts: Henley Passport Index(HPI): It is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom for their citizens. When was it started? It was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. Based on: The ranking… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2021
