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What is “One District One Product Scheme”?

What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the One District One Product Scheme.  One District One Product Scheme(ODOP): Aim: To identify one product per district based on the potential and strength of a district and national priorities. A cluster for that product will be developed in the… Continue reading What is “One District One Product Scheme”?

State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019

What is the News? Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the rankings of States and Union Territories(UTs) under State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019. About State Reform Action Plan(SRAP): SRAP: It is an index that ranks states and Union Territories based on the implementation of the Business Reform Action Plan. Released… Continue reading State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019

125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal

What is the News? The Prime Minister will address the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal. The event is organized by the Advaita Ashrama in Uttarakhand. About ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal Prabuddha Bharata: It is an English monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order founded in 1896, by Swami Vivekanand. Ramakrishna Order: It is the monastic… Continue reading 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal

“Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration

What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. About Chauri Chaura incident: The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province(Uttar Pradesh) in British India. The sequence of Events: Launch… Continue reading “Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration

World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”

What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA). About the alliance: GAIA: It is a multi-stakeholder collaboration platform. It has been designed to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, transparent, and trusted artificial intelligence tools globally and in industry sectors. Members: The alliance is consisting of over… Continue reading World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”

Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel”

What is the News? Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken to promote ethanol as an alternate fuel. Ethanol: Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a liquid that has several uses. At 95% purity, it is called rectified spirit and is used as the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic… Continue reading Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel”

The “fishing cat” in India is under threat

What is the News? The Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance will be starting a worldwide month-long campaign. It will raise awareness and garner support across the globe for the conservation of the Fishing Cat. About Fishing Cat It is a highly elusive wild cat feline species found primarily in wetland and mangrove habitats. Characteristics: Adept swimmers:… Continue reading The “fishing cat” in India is under threat

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 4, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles List of Today’s Factly Articles The “fishing cat” in India is under threat Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel” World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance” “Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal State Reform Action Plan (SRAP),… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 4, 2021

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