News:‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ programme has been launched. Facts: It is a comprehensive science and health awareness programme. It emphasises on Covid-19. Launched by: National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST). Aim: To minimize risks at all levels with the help of public communication… Continue reading DST launches programme on health & risk communication with focus on COVID-19
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.
Shri Gadkari launches Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs
News: Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs has been launched. Facts: Launched by:Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises Features: Gives access to all Schemes of Union, State and UT Governments. Provision for uploading Ideas, Innovations & Researches in the MSME sector. Features of crowdsourcing of Ideas, evaluation and rating the ideas… Continue reading Shri Gadkari launches Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal on MSMEs
Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issues guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme
News:Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj released guidelines of SVAMITVA scheme Facts: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India. The scheme uses latest Drone Surveying technology, for demarcating the inhabitant (Aabadi) land in rural areas. Implemented in: Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar… Continue reading Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issues guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme
PM Narendra Modi launches e-Gram Swaraj, Swamitva yojana
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched two mobile portals E-Gram Swaraj Portal & Swamitva Scheme on April 24, 2020. Facts: eGram Swaraj:It will provide panchayats a single interface to complete development projects. The app will help in accelerating projects in villages from planning to completion. Swamitva Yojana: It will use drones in mapping of… Continue reading PM Narendra Modi launches e-Gram Swaraj, Swamitva yojana
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
News:The Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan(KKA) is being implemented in 112 Aspirational districts of the country. Facts: Launched Year:2018 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim:To aid, assist and advise farmers to improve their farming techniques and increase their incomes. Implementation: It will be implemented in 25 Villages with more than 1000 population each in… Continue reading Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
Global Education Coalition(GEC)
News:The Global Education Coalition has been launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO). Facts: Aim:To facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for children and youth during this period of sudden and unprecedented educational disruption. Members:It is an open partnership that includes international organizations (ILO,UNICEF,WB among others) , private sector partners (Facebook, Google) and Philanthropic… Continue reading Global Education Coalition(GEC)
World Press Freedom Index
News:World Press Freedom Index 2020 has been released by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Facts: The index has been published every year since 2002. It ranks 180 countries based on following parameters a) pluralism, b) media independence c) environment and self-censorship d) legislative framework e) Transparency f) Infrastructure and g) Abuses. Key Takeaways: Top 3: Norway,… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index
Saiyam app
News:The mobile application Saiyam has been developed by the Pune Municipal Corporation under the Smart Cities Mission. Facts: Aim:To effectively track the home-quarantined citizens and ensure that they are staying in the home. Under this,citizens movements are monitored centrally through GPS and are marked as Red, Amber or Green. Red signifies that the person has… Continue reading Saiyam app
VidyaDaan 2.0
News:Ministry of Human Resource and Development(MHRD) launched the VidyaDaan 2.0 programme under its DIKSHA platform. Facts: Aim: To contribute e-learning content and help children continue their learning anywhere and anytime in the country. Under this, academicians and organisations will develop and contribute fun and engaging e-learning content aligned to the curriculum. The content will be… Continue reading VidyaDaan 2.0
UNODC launches series of online dialogues with students, educators
News:United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes(UNODC) has launched “Lockdown Learners Series” under the Education for Justice Initiative. Facts: Lockdown Learner’s Series aims to sensitize students on the issues such as misinformation, cybercrime, gender-based violence, corruption among others. Education for Justice Initiative: Launched by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) in 2019. Aim:To… Continue reading UNODC launches series of online dialogues with students, educators
