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
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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
India’s first Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the country’s first indigenous machine pistol ASMI. Facts: ASMI: It is a 9mm Machine Pistol jointly developed by DRDO and the Indian Army. The weapon is aptly named “Asmi” meaning Pride, Self-Respect and Hard Work. Range: The machine pistol can fire at a range of 100 metres and is… Continue reading India’s first Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol
One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
News: One Planet Summit has commenced virtually through video conference. Facts: One Planet Summit: It has been organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: The summit focuses on four major topics 1) protecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems; promoting agro ecology 2) more sustainable way to grow food c) increasing funding to protect biodiversity and 4) identifying links… Continue reading One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
