News: Defence minister has launched several initiatives by Defence PSUs and OFB as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah. Facts: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence to boost indigenisation of defence production which will provide impetus to Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Key Initiatives Taken and Launched: Negative… Continue reading Defence Minister launches various initiatives of DPSUs & OFB
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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.
Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization
News: Central Government has released Rs 553 crore to states under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Facts: Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM): It was launched in 2014 with an aim to have inclusive growth of farm mechanization to boost productivity. Objectives: Increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions… Continue reading Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization
Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy
News: Delhi government has launched the Electric Vehicle Policy for the national capital. Facts: Aim: To give a boost to the economy, create jobs and reduce pollution levels by constituting 25% electric vehicles in Delhi by 2024 which is currently just 0.29%. Features of the policy: The buyers of electric vehicles will get a subsidy… Continue reading Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy
Ministry of Agriculture funding start-ups under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
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
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
