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
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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.
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’
Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme
News: A Webinar was conducted on the Scientific & Technological Interventions by CSIR-CMERI combating COVID-19 under the Jigyasa programme. Facts: Jigyasa programme: It is a student-scientist connect programme launched in 2017. Aim: To connect school students and scientists as well as to extend the student’s classroom learning to a very well-planned research laboratory based learning.… Continue reading Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme
Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission
News: Prime Minister has launched several initiatives under Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Facts: About the Initiatives: Semen Station: It has been established in Purnea, Bihar to develop and conserve indigenous breeds of Bihar and meet demand of semen doses of eastern and north eastern States. IVF lab: It has been established at Animal Sciences University,Patna for… Continue reading Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission
India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme
News: Department of Posts has launched Five Star Villages Scheme. Facts: Aim: To ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country by increasing public awareness and reach of postal products and services. Schemes Covered under the Five Star scheme include: Savings Bank accounts, Recurring Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates… Continue reading India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme
Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges. Facts: Aim: To promote applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. Ministries Involved: The programme will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), four ministries—Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Ministry of Health… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative
Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative
News: The Ministry of Education will be organising a two-day conclave on School Education in the 21st Century under Shikshak Parv Initiative. Facts: Shiksha Parv Initiative: It is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Under this, the Ministry will be organizing… Continue reading Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative
40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
News: National Sample Survey (July 2017-June 2018) has released a report titled “household social consumption related to health”. Facts: Key Highlights of the report: Full Immunisation: Across the country, only 59.2% of children under five years are fully immunised. Full immunisation means that a child receives a cocktail of eight vaccine doses in the first… Continue reading 40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
News: Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development.It also aims to energize Panchayats and direct development efforts in… Continue reading Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud
News: Tamil Nadu government has discovered a scam amounting to over Rs 110 crore in the PM-Kisan Scheme after clearance norms under PM KISAN were relaxed due to Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN): It is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2019. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective: To… Continue reading PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud
