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
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.
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
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE) Programme
News:Recently, a recipient of INSPIRE programme award has developed a quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy. Facts: INSPIRE Programme: Launched Year:2008 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology. Aim:To attract talented youth to the study of science at an early stage and build the required critical human resource pool for strengthening and expanding… Continue reading Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research(INSPIRE) Programme
Finance Minister announces Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
News:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.70 lakh crore ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’ relief package Facts: Aim: To provide relief to the urban and rural poor amid Coronavirus pandemic Components: Insurance scheme for health workers: Health professionals in Government Hospitals and Health Care Centres to be compensated with an amount of Rs 50… Continue reading Finance Minister announces Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
Project Isaac
News:Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched Project Isaac. Facts: Aim:To engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their homes because of Coronavirus. Additional Facts: Background: The project is inspired by Sir Isaac Newton who was sent home by his College because of the Great… Continue reading Project Isaac
#StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
News:National Book Trust(NBT) has launched #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative in the wake of preventive measures taken by the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Facts: Aim:To encourage people to read books by staying at Home. Additional Facts: National Book Trust: It is an Indian publishing house which functions as an autonomous body under the… Continue reading #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
