News:Union Minister for Home affairs has launched the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) and National Cybercrime Training Centre(NCTC). Facts: About NCTC: The National Cybercrime Training Centre (NCTC) is meant for professional quality eLearning services on cyber crime investigation on large scale to police officers, judges, prosecutors and other stakeholders. About Cri-MAC: Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) aims… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre and National Cybercrime Training Centre
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.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
News:Recently,the Parliamentary committee’s has released a report on the performance of the PM Ujjwala Yojana. Facts: Key takeaways from the Report: In September, 2019 Government has met the target of eight crore LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. However,only three States have become kerosene free namely Haryana, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. On the… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture
News:The Government of India, Himachal Pradesh and World Bank has signed a US$80 million loan agreement to implement Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: About the Project: Aim:To improve water management practices and increase agricultural productivity in selected Gram Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh. Additional information: Other World… Continue reading Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture
Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan
News:NITI Aayog has released a report on the performance of States in the implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan On the other hand,Tamil Nadu tops the list of the states in terms of the number of participants in… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan
KIRAN Scheme
News:Government is implementing the Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme for promoting women in science. Facts: About the Scheme: It is being implemented by the Department of Science & Technology to provide various career opportunities to women scientists. Aim:To bring gender parity in Science & Technology sector by inducting more women talent… Continue reading KIRAN Scheme
Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities
News:The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of Minorities. Facts: About the Schemes: Naya Savera:It aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ professional courses and Competitive examinations. Padho Pardesh:It is an interest subsidy based Scheme to… Continue reading Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities
Solar Charkha Mission
News:Recently, the Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has given information about the subsidies provided under the Solar Charkha Mission. Facts: About the mission: Launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). It is implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Objectives of the mission: To ensure… Continue reading Solar Charkha Mission
BHOG(Blissful Hygienic offering to God)
News:Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has asked the administrations of temples to get BHOG certificates issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Facts: About BHOG: It was launched in 2018 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Aim:To encourage all places of worship to adopt and maintain food… Continue reading BHOG(Blissful Hygienic offering to God)
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme(IDSP)
News:The Government of India is tracing the people who have come in contact with the Coronavirus patients through it’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme(IDSP). Facts: About IDSP: Launched in 2004 by the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs with the assistance of the World Bank. Objective: To strengthen/maintain decentralized laboratory based IT enabled disease surveillance systems… Continue reading Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme(IDSP)
Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website
News: Ministry of Tourism launched multilingual Incredible India website. It aims to showcase India as a popular tourist destination worldwide Facts: Incredible India It is the name of the international tourism campaign maintained by the Ministry of Tourism, since 2002, to promote various tourism destinations and products, including cultural heritage of India. The ‘Incredible India… Continue reading Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website
