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.

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

Janaushadhi Diwas

News:Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020.On this occasion various activities like health checkup Camp, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha, Jan Aushadhi ka sath are being undertaken. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP): Launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Aim:To bring… Continue reading Janaushadhi Diwas

Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

News:Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) along with World Resources Institute (WRI) has launched Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) to facilitate a database on energy efficiency. Facts: About UDIT: Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) is a user-friendly platform that explains the energy efficiency landscape of India across industry, appliances, building, transport, municipal and agriculture sectors.  It will also showcase… Continue reading Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals

News:Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the various schemes implemented by the Zonal Cultural Centres(ZCCs) to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals. Facts: About the Schemes: Guru Shishya Parampara: Launched in 2003-04 with a view to transmit our valued traditions to the coming generations. Under this scheme,disciples… Continue reading Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals

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