News: The ‘e-Sanjeevani’ digital platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. Facts: eSanjeevani: It is a digital platform that has enabled two types of telemedicine services: eSanjeevani: It is a doctor to doctor telemedicine system being implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre(AB-HWCs) programme. Aim: To… Continue reading eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
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.
Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations
News: The Millennium Alliance Initiative today announced awards of US$ 3.6 million to 49 aspiring Indian social entrepreneurs for their innovative solutions to address Indian and global development challenges. Facts: Millennium Alliance:It is an innovation-driven and impact-focused initiative leveraging collaborative resources to identify test and scale Indian innovations that address global development solutions. Bodies Involved:… Continue reading Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations
ARIIA 2020 Rankings
News: Vice President of India has released the Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA),2020. Facts: Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements(ARIIA): It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Aim: To systematically rank all major educational institutions and universities on indicators related to promotion of Innovation and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading ARIIA 2020 Rankings
Railways to deploy ‘Ninja UAVs’ for surveillance
Facts: Ninja: It is a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) procured by the Indian Railways to monitor its assets, ensure safety for passengers and aid the deployed security personnel. Additional Facts: Drones or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV): It is an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote pilot station. Drone Innovators Network(DIN): It was formed in 2018… Continue reading Railways to deploy ‘Ninja UAVs’ for surveillance
UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India
News: The UK government has launched a £3 million innovation challenge fund in India. Facts: Innovation Challenge Fund: The fund aims to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle the most acute global challenges like Covid-19 and the threat to the environment. The fund will help to build on the UK-India Tech partnership which… Continue reading UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India
Digital Health Mission a voluntary, central repository of records: Ministry
News: The Prime Minister has launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on the eve of Independence Day. Facts: NDHM: It is a voluntary healthcare programme that aims to reduce the gap among stakeholders such as doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers by bringing them together and connecting them in an integrated digital health infrastructure.… Continue reading Digital Health Mission a voluntary, central repository of records: Ministry
AYUSH for Immunity Campaign
News: Ministry of AYUSH has launched a three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity”. Facts: Aim: To increase awareness about affordable and easy practices that can be adopted for enhancing immunity and preventing any disease. Theme: Accessible and Affordable health for all through Ayush solutions. Additional Facts: National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic (NAMASTE) Portal: It… Continue reading AYUSH for Immunity Campaign
Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative
News: Union Minister of Youth and Sports has launched a nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs. Facts: Fit India Youth Club: It is a part of the Fit India Movement that aims to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness. Under the initiative, volunteers of Nehru Yuva… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative
DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis
News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis(CBA). Facts: Aim: To provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology(DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC). Additional… Continue reading DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis
State of Organic farming in India
Facts: Organic Farming: It is a method of farming which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones) and relies upon crop rotations, animal manures, off-farm organic waste and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection. Organic Farming in India: India ranks first in number of organic farmers… Continue reading State of Organic farming in India
