News:The Government of India has decided to scrap a year-old Bulk data sharing policy. Facts: Bulk Data Sharing Policy: It was introduced by the Government of India in 2019. What was the policy? Under this, the government could share and sell vehicle details of registered vehicles and driving licences to the automobile industry to help… Continue reading Govt to scrap bulk data sharing policy over privacy, misuse concerns
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.
NITI Aayog Launches Behaviour Change Campaign
News: NITI Aayog has launched a behaviour change campaign called ‘Navigating the New Normal’. Facts: The campaign has been launched in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF), Centre for Social and Behavioural Change (CSBC), Ashoka University and the Ministries of Health and Women and child development. Aim: To develop an appropriate COVID safe behavior… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Behaviour Change Campaign
IITM, German institute collaborating to develop green energy solutions
News: Researchers from IIT Madras are collaborating with their counterparts in Germany to develop new materials for green energy solutions.The project has been taken up under the Scheme for Promotion of academic and Research Collaboration(SPARC). Facts: SPARC Scheme: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Aim: To improve the research… Continue reading IITM, German institute collaborating to develop green energy solutions
COVID-19 widened educational divide: UNESCO report
News: UNESCO has released a report titled “Global Education Monitoring Report 2020”. Facts: Theme: “Inclusion and education: All means all”. Aim: To monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education as well as other education-related points in the SDG Agenda. Additional Facts: SDG 4: It aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality… Continue reading COVID-19 widened educational divide: UNESCO report
Cabinet approves establishment of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
News: Cabinet has approved the setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund(AHIDF) worth Rs 15,000 crores. Facts: Aim: To facilitate incentivisation of investments in the establishment of infrastructure in the animal husbandry sector. Beneficiaries: Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), MSMEs, Section 8 Companies, Private Companies and individual entrepreneurs with minimum 10% margin money contribution by… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
‘Country of origin’ must on e-marketplace platform, says government
News: The Union government has made it mandatory for all sellers on the Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to list the Country of Origin while registering new products. Facts: Government e-Marketplace(GeM): It is a National Public Procurement portal launched in 2016 for procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organizations / PSUs.… Continue reading ‘Country of origin’ must on e-marketplace platform, says government
HRD Minister launches YUKTI 2.0 to encourage innovation
News: Union Minister of Human Resource Development(MHRD) has launched ‘YUKTI 2.0’ (Young India Combating COVID with Knowledge, Technology and Innovation) Portal. Facts: YUKTI 2.0: It is an online portal that aims to bring together technologies from students, faculties and startups from higher education institutions so that they can be showcased to the investor community such… Continue reading HRD Minister launches YUKTI 2.0 to encourage innovation
KVIC starts reviving ancient glory of Pokhran potteries
News: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched its flagship Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana in Rajasthan’s Pokhran to restore the lost glory of the pottery site. Facts: Kumbhar Sashaktikaran Program: It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) for empowerment of the potters community in the remotest of locations in the country.… Continue reading KVIC starts reviving ancient glory of Pokhran potteries
NITI Aayog and ITF to launch ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’
News: NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) will launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India”. Facts: Decarbonising Transport in India project: It is a five-year project that will help India develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system through the development of modelling tools and policy scenarios. The project is a part of… Continue reading NITI Aayog and ITF to launch ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’
Model village scheme hit by lack of interest, funds: Ministry study
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has observed that the Model Village Scheme (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY)) has not been able to achieve the desired objectives and failed to make a significant impact. Facts: Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY): It was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2014. Aim: Under the Scheme, Members of… Continue reading Model village scheme hit by lack of interest, funds: Ministry study
