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KAPILA campaign

What is the News? The Union Education Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the KAPILA campaign launched in October 2020. The campaign was launched on 89th birth anniversary of former President and Scientist Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Facts: KAPILA stands for Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness campaign. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading KAPILA campaign

“Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise

What is the News? The 16th edition of Indo-U.S. joint military exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas’ will be held in Rajasthan between February 8 and 21,2021. Facts:  Exercise Yudh Abhyas: It is one of the largest joint military training exercises between India and USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US Army Pacific Partnership Program.… Continue reading “Yudh Abhyas” – Indo-U.S. joint military exercise

PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

What is the News? The Finance Minister has launched a new scheme titled “PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana”. In general, The scheme aims to develop capacities in the health care system over 6 yrs. PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana: Type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: The scheme aims to Improve primary,… Continue reading PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report

What is the News? Association for Democratic Reforms(ADR) has released a report titled “Analysis of Donations received by Registered Unrecognised Political Parties”. The report underlines the lack of transparency among Registered Unrecognised Political Parties. Facts: What is Registered Unrecognised Political Parties? If a party satisfies any one of below-mentioned criteria, then they are called Registered… Continue reading Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report

“Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project

What is the News?  The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its first meeting recently. In that, the member countries approved the establishment of Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Facts:  Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Project: It is an international effort to build the world’s largest radio telescope. It is not a single telescope. It consists… Continue reading “Square Kilometre Array” (SKA) Project

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)

What is the News? The Central Government has informed that the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has crossed 1.75 crores of eligible women beneficiaries, till the financial year 2020. Facts:  Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY): Launched in: It is a maternity benefit scheme introduced in 2017. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Women… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY)

EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position

What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) has released the Democracy Index, 2020. In that, India dropped two places and currently at 53rd position. Facts: Democracy Index 2020: It was started in 2006 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The index provides a clear image of the status of democracy worldwide in 167 countries. Categories:… Continue reading EIU’s “Democracy Index” – India at 53rd position

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 6, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles EIU’s Democracy Index – India at 53rd position Registered Unrecognised Political Parties are not transparent : ADR report Square Kilometre Array Observatory(SKAO) Project Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) KAPILA campaign PM Atma Nirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana Yudh Abhyas – Indo-U.S. joint… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 6, 2021

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