News: The Ministry of Agriculture has been funding start-ups under the innovation and agri entrepreneurship component of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in 2020-21. Facts: Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development programme: It is a component launched under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana in order to promote innovation and agri entrepreneurship by providing financial support and nurturing the incubation… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture funding start-ups under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
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.
JNU gets aid from Higher Education Funding Agency(HEFA)
News: Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) has secured a financial assistance of Rs 455 crore from the Higher Education Funding Agency(HEFA) for construction of new academic buildings, hostels and research centres. Facts: Higher Education Financing Agency(HEFA): It was formed in 2017 as a joint venture of the Canara Bank and Ministry of Human Resource Development (now renamed… Continue reading JNU gets aid from Higher Education Funding Agency(HEFA)
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
News: Union Food Ministry has said that the free food grains under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana were distributed to up to 75 crore beneficiaries during April-June period. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: It was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient food for… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
TERI develops novel external shading solution for windows in buildings
News: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology has developed an external shading system named “ShadeSmart” under the Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project. Facts: Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project: It is an initiative of TERI in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology… Continue reading TERI develops novel external shading solution for windows in buildings
Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative
News: Eleven women entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for awards under ‘Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment’ initiative. Facts: Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE): It is a first of its kind social national initiative to strengthen women ecosystem. Founded by: The initiative has been founded by IIT Delhi and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Aim:… Continue reading Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative
Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission
News: Union Minister for MSME has approved a program proposed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) named “Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission”. Facts: Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission: It aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country while increasing domestic Agarbatti production substantially. Mode: The scheme has been… Continue reading Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission
Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel
News: Union Agriculture Minister has launched the ‘Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel’. Facts: Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel: It is a YouTube channel launched by National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC) to encourage farmers and the youth to take benefit of cooperatives. Additional Facts: NCDC: It is an apex statutory institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1963… Continue reading Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel
eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry
News: The Ministry of Health has said that Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has reached 32 states and Union territories and will be rolled out in the remaining areas soon. Facts: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN): It is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. Purpose: To provide real-time… Continue reading eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry
Union Minister launches Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2020-21
News: Government of India has launched ‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan- 2020-21’. Facts: Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan(VVM): It is a program for popularizing science among school students of standard VI to XI to identify the bright minds with a scientific aptitude among the student community. Bodies Involved: It is an initiative of Vijnana Bharati(VIBHA) in collaboration with Vigyan… Continue reading Union Minister launches Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2020-21
FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste
News: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has unveiled a platform named Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste to aid global reduction of food loss and waste. Facts: About the platform: It is an online platform that brings together information on measurement, reduction, policies, alliances, actions and examples of successful models… Continue reading FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste
