News:Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology has issued a data-sharing and knowledge-sharing protocol for the Aarogya Setu app. Facts: Key Features of the Protocol: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is designated as the nodal agency for implementation of the Protocol. Data Collection: National Informatics Centre(NIC) will be responsible for collection, processing… Continue reading Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?
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’ to go for direct seeding of rice
News: Due to labour shortage, Punjab farmers are turning towards direct seeding of rice(DSR) moving away from the traditional practice — of sowing nursery and then transplanting it. Facts: Direct Seeding of Rice: DSR refers to the process of establishing a rice crop from seeds sown in the field rather than by transplanting seedlings from… Continue reading Punjab farmers’ to go for direct seeding of rice
Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants
News:National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) has developed an online Dashboard called National Migrant Information System(NMIS). Facts: NMIS: It is an online dashboard to monitor and facilitate the inter state movement of migrant workers and their contact-tracing during lockdown across the country. Additional Facts: NDMA: It is the apex statutory body setup under Disaster Management Act, 2005.It… Continue reading Government launches online portal to track movement of migrants
Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens
News:The Indian Army is considering a model called the “Tour of Duty” Scheme. Facts: Tour of Duty Scheme: It is a proposed voluntary service to allow civilians of the country to join the Indian Army for three years and serve as both officers or jawan in the army. Currently, the only option apart from regular… Continue reading Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens
Centre gives nod for Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
News: Defence minister has approved the launch of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme(DTIS) with an outlay of ₹400 crore. Facts: Aim:To promote indigenous defence production with special focus on participation of MSMEs and Start Ups by bridging gaps in defence testing infrastructure in the country. Duration:The scheme would run for the duration of five years… Continue reading Centre gives nod for Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
NIT Kurukshetra implements Enterprises Resource Planning(ERP), SAMARTH
News: NIT Kurukshetra has implemented Enterprises Resource Planning(ERP), SAMARTH to enhance productivity through better information management and automating the process in the institute. Facts: SAMARTH: It is an open source, open standard enabled robust, secure, scalable and evolutionary process automation engine for Universities and Higher Educational Institutions. It has been developed under the National Mission… Continue reading NIT Kurukshetra implements Enterprises Resource Planning(ERP), SAMARTH
Tribal Affairs Minister launches ‘GOAL’ programme to provide online mentorship to tribal youth
News: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has launched the GOAL (Going Online As Leaders) programme. Facts: GOAL (Going Online As Leaders) is the joint initiative of Facebook and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Aim: To empower tribal youth through mentorship, leadership training, and digital literacy skills. Under this, 5,000 young tribal entrepreneurs (to be called… Continue reading Tribal Affairs Minister launches ‘GOAL’ programme to provide online mentorship to tribal youth
Explained: What is the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system
News: Finance minister has announced the national rollout of a ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system in all states and Union Territories by March 2021. Facts: One nation one ration card System: It envisages inter-state portability of ration cards under National Food Security Act, 2013(NFSA). Under this, the migratory ration card holders can take their… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system
Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
News:Department of Consumer Affairs has partnered with two tech to use technology to power the Suraksha Store Initiative. Facts: Suraksha Store Initiative: It is a public-private initiative to ensure that we can create a safe and secure environment for our consumers and shop owners at our kirana stores. Suraksha Store:It is a store (kirana, pharmacy,… Continue reading Government of India launches Suraksha Store Initiative
Mission Sagar: India’s helping hand across Indian Ocean amid COVID-19 outbreak
News:Government of India has launched Mission Sagar amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Aim: To provide two medical assistance teams, medicines and essential food items related to Covid-19 to five Island nations in the Indian Ocean namely Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Kesari has been deployed under this mission. Implementation:It is being implemented… Continue reading Mission Sagar: India’s helping hand across Indian Ocean amid COVID-19 outbreak
