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
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.
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
MSDE launches ASEEM portal
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has launched ‘Atma Nirbhar Skilled Employee Employer Mapping’(ASEEM) portal. Facts: ASEEM Portal: It is an artificial intelligence based platform that aims to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities by providing employers a platform to assess the availability of skilled workforce and formulate their hiring plans. Developed… Continue reading MSDE launches ASEEM portal
Start-up Village scheme has generated 1.33 lakh jobs in 2 years: Centre
News: According to the Ministry of Rural Development, over 64,000 rural enterprises have been formed under the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP) which have generated an estimated 1.3 lakh employment opportunities across States in two years. Facts: Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP): It was launched in 2015-16 as a sub-scheme under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National… Continue reading Start-up Village scheme has generated 1.33 lakh jobs in 2 years: Centre
Samadhan se Vikas
Facts: Samadhan se Vikas is a one-time settlement scheme introduced by Haryana government for the recovery of long-pending dues on account of External Development Charges(EDC)and Infrastructural Development Charges (IDC).The scheme is modeled on the Vivad se Vishwas scheme. Additional Facts: External Development Charges: It is the charges paid by the real estate developer to civic… Continue reading Samadhan se Vikas
Smart Cities Mission opens registration for India Cycles4Change Challenge
News: The Smart Cities Mission has opened the registration for India Cycles4Change Challenge. Facts: The challenge was launched by the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: To help cities connect with their citizens as well as experts to develop a unified vision to promote cycling. Additional Facts: Smart Cities Mission: Launched Year: 2015 … Continue reading Smart Cities Mission opens registration for India Cycles4Change Challenge
North Eastern Region Community Resource and Management Program (NERCORMP)
News: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region(DoNER) has interacted with Self Help Groups associated with North Eastern Region Community Resource and Management Program(NERCORMP). Facts: North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project (NERCORMP) is a livelihood and rural development project. Aim: To transform the lives of the poor and marginalized tribal families in North… Continue reading North Eastern Region Community Resource and Management Program (NERCORMP)
Cabinet approves development of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes for migrants
News: The Union cabinet has approved a scheme to provide affordable rental housing complexes(ARHCs) to urban migrants and poor as a sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY)(Urban). Facts: The scheme had been announced under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs. Approach: The scheme will have a two-pronged approach:… Continue reading Cabinet approves development of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes for migrants
Cabinet approves setting up ₹1 lakh-cr agri infra fund
News: Government of India has approved setting up of an agriculture infrastructure fund with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore. Facts: Type: Central Sector Scheme. Aim: To provide a medium-long term debt financing for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure and community farming assets through interest subvention and financial support. Duration: The… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up ₹1 lakh-cr agri infra fund
