News: Flipkart has said that it is supporting over six lakh artisans, weavers and craftsmen across the country through its Samarth programme. Facts: Samarth Programme: The initiative has been launched by Flipkart in 2019. Aim: To bring India’s artisans, weavers and handicrafts producers onto its platform by providing support for onboarding, cataloguing, account management, dedicated… Continue reading Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme
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.
Aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis
News: Haryana Forest Department has employed aerial seeding technique to improve green cover in the Aravalli area of Faridabad. Facts: Aerial Seeding: It is a plantation technique wherein seed balls — seeds covered with a mixture of clay, compost, char and other components — are sprayed using aerial devices, including planes, helicopters or drones. How… Continue reading Aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis
HRD Minister launches India Report on Digital Education,2020
News: Ministry of Human Resources and Development(MHRD) has launched India Report on Digital Education,2020.Recently,the Ministry of HRD has been renamed as Ministry of Education. Facts: The report has been prepared by the Digital Education Division of the Ministry of HRD in consultation with Education Departments of States and UTs. Aim: To elaborate on the innovative… Continue reading HRD Minister launches India Report on Digital Education,2020
Atal Innovation Mission launches AIM iCREST to enable incubation ecosystem
News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has launched ‘AIM-iCREST’ in partnership with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation. Facts: AIM’s iCREST stands for Incubator Capabilities enhancement program for a Robust Ecosystem focused on creating high performing Startups. Purpose: It has been designed to enable the incubation ecosystem and to support the growth of AIM’s established… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission launches AIM iCREST to enable incubation ecosystem
Cabinet approves New National Education Policy
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the New National Education Policy(NEP). Facts: Aim: To create an education system that contributes directly to transforming the country, providing high-quality education to all, and making India a global knowledge superpower. Key Highlights: Public Spending: To increase public spending on education to nearly 6% of gross domestic product (GDP)… Continue reading Cabinet approves New National Education Policy
Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture
News: The Government of India has launched the Green-Ag Project to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Facts: Objective: To catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity and forest landscapes. Funding: The project is funded by the Global… Continue reading Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture
Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)
News: A Bangalore-based startup has developed a mobile app named ‘Lyfas’ for detection and risk assessment of Covid-19-infected individuals.This application was developed with support from the CAWACH Initiative. Facts: Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis (CAWACH): It is an initiative by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board(NSTEDB), Department of Science and… Continue reading Centre for Augmenting WAR with COVID-19 Health Crisis(CAWACH)
Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing
News: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries has addressed the opening session of Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing. Facts: Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing: It was organized by India, CII in association with the Italian Trade Agency(ITA) to promote innovations and partnerships in food processing technologies between India and… Continue reading Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing
TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’
News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) has entered into a partnership with IIT Delhi under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA).This will allow Tribal entrepreneurs under the Van Dhan programme to get access to the expertise of the entire network of academic and research institutions under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA). Facts: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: It was launched… Continue reading TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’
81 stressed housing projects approved under Special Window fund
News: Union Finance Minister has approved 81 projects under the Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing(SWAMIH) fund. Facts: SWAMIH Investment Fund: It has been formed in 2019 to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income category housing projects which are stuck due to paucity of funds. Fund: The fund has a target… Continue reading 81 stressed housing projects approved under Special Window fund
