News: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) has extended the ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna’ for another one year to provide relief to workers in view of the Covid pandemic. Facts: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: It was launched in 2018 by Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. Aim: To provide financial support to those who lost their jobs… Continue reading ESIC extends Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
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.
FSSAI kick-starts Eat Right Challenge
News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched the Eat Right Challenge. Facts: Eat Right Challenge: It is an annual competition for districts and cities across the country to encourage them to strengthen the food safety and regulatory environment and awareness among consumers to make better food choices. The challenge is part… Continue reading FSSAI kick-starts Eat Right Challenge
Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project
News: Union Tribal Affairs Minister has e-launched the tertiary processing centre of “Trifood Project”. Facts: Trifood Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with the Ministry of Food Processing(MoFPI). Aim: To enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce(MFP) collected… Continue reading Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project
eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
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
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
