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
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 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
Aarogya Setu: Who all can access your data, and when?
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?
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
