News:Due to Covid-19 and subsequent lockdown, Government of India has decided to provide relief from payment of four month rental to the small IT units operating out of the Software Technology Parks of India(STPI). Facts: Software Technology Parks of India(STPI) is an Autonomous Society set up in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information… Continue reading Software Technology Parks of India(STPI)
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.
PowerMin releases revised draft of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020
News: The Ministry of Power released a revised draft of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 which seeks to amend Electricity Act 2003 Facts: Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority (ECEA): the draft proposes creation of an ECEA. It would adjudicate on matters regarding performance of obligations under a contract related to sale, purchase or transmission of electricity.… Continue reading PowerMin releases revised draft of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020
WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19
News: World Health Organization has collaborated with India to implement the National Polio Surveillance Network to contain COVID-19. Facts: It was established in 1996 by WHO and India. It aimed to assist in planning and implementing polio immunization activities and cover 100% of immunization in India. WHO’s National Polio Surveillance Project in India was renamed… Continue reading WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19
SATYAM programme
News:The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has invited proposals to study the role of yoga and meditation in fighting COVID-19 under it’s Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation(SATYAM) programme. Facts: The SATYAM Programme was announced in 2015 by the DST under its Cognitive Science Research Initiative(CSRI). Aim: To foster scientific research on the effects… Continue reading SATYAM programme
“DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series
News: Ministry of Tourism launched “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series. Facts: The webinar series will provide information on different destinations and the culture and heritage of India. Additional Facts: Paryatan Parv Launched in 2019 on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Objective: to draw focus on the benefits of tourism, showcase the cultural… Continue reading “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series
Confarm Initiative
News:In Telangana, a unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer(Confarm) is being implemented to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers. Facts: The Confarm initiative was started in 2018 by Deccan Development Society (DDS) and Disha Collective, the two community-level organisations. Under this, consumers support a group of farmers in the beginning of a farming… Continue reading Confarm Initiative
Market Intervention scheme
News: The Central government has asked the state governments to procure perishable agricultural and horticultural items from the farmers under the Market Intervention Scheme Facts: It is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices. Implementing… Continue reading Market Intervention scheme
COVID-19:Scientific initiatives and Organizations in News
Facts: Intensification of Research in High Priority Area (IRPHA) scheme: It was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) to support projects in high priority areas from the viewpoint of advances in fundamental science. Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB): It is a statutory body established through an Act of Parliament in 2008. It is… Continue reading COVID-19:Scientific initiatives and Organizations in News
Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response
News: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package. Facts: The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency Response (amount of Rs.7774 crores) and rest for medium-term support (1-4 years). Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COVID-19 dedicated treatment facilities, centralized procurement of essential… Continue reading Govt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response
Lifeline Udan
News: Under the Lifeline Udan initiative, 167 flights have transported over 248 tonnes of essential medical supplies across the country during Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Lifeline Udan is a government initiative for air transport of medical cargo and essential supplies across India at the time of the Covid-19 crisis. It has been launched by Ministry of… Continue reading Lifeline Udan
