News: The Institute for Management Development(IMD) in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD) has released the 2020 Smart City Index(SCI). Facts: About the index: The index ranks cities based on economic and technological data as well as by their citizens’ perceptions of how “smart” their cities are. Cities Covered: Hundreds of citizens… Continue reading Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index
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.
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run by the Government of India. Purpose: It is a demand-driven, response-oriented programme that focuses on addressing the needs of developing countries through innovative technological cooperation… Continue reading Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
News: Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 for another six months. Facts: Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in March,2020. Aim: To provide an insurance cover of ₹50 lakh to healthcare providers, including community health workers who may have to be in… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
News: The Union Education Minister has launched the AICTE-SPICES (Scheme for Promoting Interests, Creativity and Ethics among Students). Facts: Aim: To promote healthy co-curricular activity amongst the students for their all-round development. Purpose: The scheme provides financial support to institutions for developing students club for well-rounded development of students by promoting their interests, creativity and… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches AICTE-SPICE
Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout
News: Global Preparedness Monitoring Board(GPMB) has released a report titled “A World in Disorder” Facts: About the report: It is an annual report first published by GPMB in 2019. Purpose of report: The report calls for urgent actions to strengthen the current response to COVID-19 and better prepare the world for future pandemics and health… Continue reading Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout
Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha
News: Government of India has introduced three bills in Lok Sabha which are aimed at transformation of agriculture in the country and raising farmers income. Facts: Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance,2020: Aim: Farming agreement: It provides for a national framework on farming agreements that protects and empowers farmers… Continue reading Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha
Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App
News: Ministry of Road and Transport Highways has organized a training programme for the implementation of the Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD). Facts: Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD): It is a central accident database management system that will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions to reduce such accidents in… Continue reading Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App
Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’. Facts: Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF): CSCAF: It is an assessment framework launched in 2019 by the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) on climate relevant parameters. Objective: To provide a clear… Continue reading Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app
News: The Prime Minister has digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) and also inaugurated the e-Gopala app. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY): It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Department of… Continue reading Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app
Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’
News: Union Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) has launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports). Facts: SAROD-Ports: It aims to provide an Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kinds of disputes of the maritime sector with the panel of technical experts as arbitrators. Registered Under: It was established under Societies Registration Act,… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’
