News: Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives namely Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge and Data Maturity Assessment Framework Cycle 2. Facts: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge: What is it? It is a 3-year initiative that aims to support cities to develop, pilot and scale solutions that enhance the quality of life of young… Continue reading Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
Category: Factly: Bills and Acts
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the bills and Acts in news. You can find all relevant bills and acts on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
News: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a four-member committee to review the guidelines on TRPs (Television Rating Points). Facts: Chaired by: The committee will be chaired by Shashi S. Vempati, CEO, Prasar Bharti. Terms of Reference: The Terms of Reference for the Committee shall be as under: Study past recommendations made by… Continue reading Government forms committee to review TRP guidelines
Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 1,810 crore for the Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project. Facts: Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project: It is a 210 MW project being developed on the Satluj river in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh. Executed by: The project is being executed by… Continue reading Cabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
UN-Habitat Releases World Cities Report 2020
News: On World Cities Day, UN-Habitat has released the World’s Cities Report 2020: The Value of Sustainable Urbanization. Facts: About the report: The report aims to show the intrinsic value of sustainable urbanization and how it should be harnessed for the wellbeing of all. Additional Facts: World Cities Day: It was designated by… Continue reading UN-Habitat Releases World Cities Report 2020
13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020
News: Union Housing and Affairs Minister has inaugurated the 13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020. Facts: Organized by: The conference is being organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: To disseminate information to the cities whose officials attend the conference to help them keep up-to-date with the latest and best urban… Continue reading 13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020
iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
News: Government has said that Integrated Government Online training ’- iGOT platform has issued more than 15 lakh online trainees certificates. Facts: iGOT: It is an E-learning platform launched by the Department of Personnel and Training to promote capacity building among the frontline workers to handle CoVID-19 pandemic. Target Group: Doctors, Nurses, Central & State… Continue reading iGOT platform : More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
News: Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India has formed a collaboration to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau(SPFB)”. Facts: Aim: To facilitate planned, systematic growth and investment in the AYUSH(Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) sector. Functions: The activities to be undertaken by the SPFB would include : Knowledge Creation… Continue reading AYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
NITI Aayog releases draft Act, rules for states on land titling
News: NITI Aayog has released the draft model Act and rules for states for regulation on conclusive land titling. Facts: Aim: To reduce land-related litigations and improved land acquisition for infrastructure projects. Key Provisions of the rules: State governments will have the power to order for establishment, administration and management of a system… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases draft Act, rules for states on land titling
Govt. seeks comments on draft IR Code rules
News: Union Labour and Employment Ministry has published the draft IR Code rules framed under the Industrial Relations Code,2020. Facts: Industrial Relations Code combines and simplifies relevant provisions of three Central Labour Acts: Trade Unions Act,1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act,1946 and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Key Highlights of the draft… Continue reading Govt. seeks comments on draft IR Code rules
IPBES releases paper titled “Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics”
News: The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services(IPBES) has released a research paper titled “Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics: Experts Warn Worse Crises to Come”. Facts: Objective: The report has analysed the contribution of human-induced environmental damages in the emergence of new diseases. Key Takeaways: Pandemics like COVID-19 would hit us… Continue reading IPBES releases paper titled “Escaping the ‘Era of Pandemics”
