News: The International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT) has launched its e-portal named “ASPIRE”( Automobile Solutions Portal for Industry, Research & Education). Facts: Objective: To facilitate the Indian Automotive Industry to become self reliant by assisting in innovation and adoption of global technological advancements by bringing together the stakeholders from various associated avenues. Key Activities Includes:… Continue reading Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
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.
PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans
News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PM SVANidhi) App. Facts: Objective: To provide a user-friendly digital interface for lending institutions (LIs) and their field functionaries for sourcing and processing loan applications of street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. Additional Facts: PM SVANidhi scheme: It is… Continue reading PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans
HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra
News: Union HRD Minister has launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement(NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons of Andhra Pradesh. Facts: NISHTHA: It is an Integrated Teacher Training Programme at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Aim: To train teachers and school principals at the elementary stage… Continue reading HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra
PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
News: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has released guidelines on digital education titled ‘PRAGYATA’. Facts: Aim: To assist School Heads, Teachers, parents and students in E-learning. Prepared by: The guidelines have been prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). These are only advisory in nature and state governments can formulate… Continue reading PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions
News: NITI Aayog’s flagship Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has completed the series of virtual “Demo Days Initiative”. Facts: The initiative was launched in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology(DST), Startup India and other Ministries. Aim: To identify promising start-ups with potential COVID-19 innovations to further help… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions
Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India
News: Google has launched the India Digitization Fund through which it will invest Rs 75,000 crore into India over the next 5-7 years. Facts: Aim: To help accelerate the adoption of digital services in India. Mode of Investment: Google will invest the amount through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem… Continue reading Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India
NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum
News: NITI Aayog has presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum(HLPF) on Sustainable Development,2020. Facts: Voluntary National Review(VNR): It is a comprehensive account of the adoption and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 Agenda in India. Title of the report: Decade of Action: Taking SDGs from… Continue reading NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum
Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod
News: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended the grant of Environmental Clearance for the development of Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR). Facts: Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR): It is an economic corridor that encompasses two states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The project is part of Bharatmala Pariyojna and will be implemented by… Continue reading Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod
Punjab farmers find a better way to grow paddy
News: Punjab Farmers are using direct seeding of rice (DSR) technique to grow paddy instead of traditional ‘transplanting’ practice due to labour shortage following an exodus of migrant labourers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the DSR method of rice cultivation? Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): It refers to the process of establishing a rice… Continue reading Punjab farmers find a better way to grow paddy
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App
News: NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has launched the ‘ATL App Development Module’ for school children all across the country. Facts: ATL App Development Module: It is a free online course on app development that aims to hone the skills of school students and transform them from App users to App makers under the Atal… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App
