News:The Government of India has decided to make the Aarogya Setu app an open source to show its commitment towards transparency, privacy and security. It has also launched a programme called Arogya Setu Bug Bounty Programme. Facts: Source code: Software can be divided into two broad categories, Closed Source and Open source Software: Open-source software:… Continue reading Aarogya Setu becomes open source: What does it mean?
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.
Reverse migration puts Centre’s ARYA scheme in the limelight
News:The massive reverse migration of people from urban areas to villages ever since lockdown was imposed due to COVID-19 has put focus on the Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture(ARYA) scheme. Facts: The ARYA Scheme was initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). Objectives: To attract and empower the Youth in Rural Areas to… Continue reading Reverse migration puts Centre’s ARYA scheme in the limelight
Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time
News: CoAST India (Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) has been launched by India Observatory in collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security (FES) as its main nodal point. Facts: CoAST India: It is a GIS-enabled dashboard that maps the movement of migrants in real time and draws information from 55 organisations on the ground to help administrators,… Continue reading Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time
Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction
News:National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency(NRIDA) has announced that coir geo textiles will be used for construction of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). Facts: Coir geotextiles is a woven net material made of coconut husk. It is being used to check soil erosion, road-building and renovation of water bodies and landfills.… Continue reading Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction
Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
News:Union Cabinet has given its approval to Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises for the unorganised sector on all India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore. Facts: Salient features Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme with expenditure to be shared by Government of India and states at 60:40. Duration: It will be implemented over… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023
News:Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) pension scheme meant for senior citizens till March 31, 2023. Facts: Launched Year: 2017. Aim:To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. Implementation:… Continue reading PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023
Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
News: Chhattisgarh Government is set to launch the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. Facts: Aim:To encourage farmers for increasing crop production in the state and provide them the right price for their produce. Crops covered: The scheme covers rice, maize and sugarcane farmers to begin with and would expand to other crops later. Income Support:… Continue reading Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
News:Union Cabinet approved for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY). Facts: Aim: To bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. Objectives: Augmenting fish production and productivity at a sustained average annual growth rate of about 9% to achieve a target of 22 million… Continue reading Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects
News:The Government of India has accepted and implemented three important recommendations relating to border infrastructure made by the Shekatkar Committee. Facts: The Shekatkar Committee was set up by the Government of India to recommend measures on enhancing Combat Capability and Rebalancing Defence Expenditure. Key Recommendations accepted and under implementation: Speeding up road construction and outsourcing… Continue reading Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects
India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme
News:The World Bank has announced a $1 billion assistance under the proposed Accelerating India’s COVID-19 Social Protection Response Programme. Facts: Aim: To support India’s efforts at providing social assistance to the poor and vulnerable households severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Implementation: It will be implemented by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Funding:… Continue reading India-World Bank: Social Protection Response Programme
