News:The Union Cabinet has approved the Constitution of an empowered Technology Group. Facts: About the Technology group: Composition:The 12-Member Technology Group will be chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. Pillars:The three pillars of the work of the Technology Group include: Policy Support; Procurement Support; and Support on Research and Development… Continue reading Cabinet approves constitution of empowered Technology Group
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.
Cabinet approves Revamping of Crop Insurance Schemes
News:Cabinet has approved Revamping of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) to address the existing challenges in implementation of Crop Insurance Schemes. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY): Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim: To provide comprehensive insurance cover… Continue reading Cabinet approves Revamping of Crop Insurance Schemes
KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of GI Crafts
News:The Ministry of Textiles is organising the Kala Kumbh – Handicrafts Thematic Exhibition in various parts of the country. Facts: About Kala Kumbh: It is an exhibition to promote GI (Geographical Indication) crafts and heritage of India. It is being organized through the Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles. It is… Continue reading KALA KUMBH – Handicrafts Exhibitions for promotion of GI Crafts
E-MASIHA App
News:Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has informed that India has become the first country in the world which has made the entire Haj 2020 process 100% digital.. Facts: About the E-MASIHA App: E-Masiha stands for E-Medical Assistance System for Indian Pilgrims Abroad. It is an online system to create and maintain the complete health… Continue reading E-MASIHA App
SUTRA PIC Programme
News:The Government of India has unveiled a programme named SUTRA PIC to research ‘indigenous’ cows. Facts: About the programme: SUTRA PIC stands for Scientific Utilisation Through Research Augmentation-Prime Products from Indigenous Cows. Themes of the programme: Uniqueness of Indigenous Cows, Prime-products from Indigenous Cows for Medicine & Health, Prime-products from Indigenous Cows for Agricultural Applications,… Continue reading SUTRA PIC Programme
NITI readies social protection framework
News:Government has formed a technical committee headed by NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar to prepare policy prescriptions for an integrated social protection framework. Facts: About Social Protection: Social protection is defined as the set of policies and programmes designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labour markets and enhancing their capacity to… Continue reading NITI readies social protection framework
Union Home minister chairs high-level meet to review status of ‘Bharat Ke Veer’
News:Union Home minister has chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of ‘Bharat Ke Veer’. Facts: About Bharat ke Veer: Launched by the Union Home Ministry in 2017. It is an IT based platform to enable willing donors to contribute towards the family of a braveheart who sacrificed his/her life in line of duty.… Continue reading Union Home minister chairs high-level meet to review status of ‘Bharat Ke Veer’
Govt launches school health programme under Ayushman Bharat
News:The Government of India has launched a School Health Programme under Ayushman Bharat-Health & Wellness Centres. Facts: About the School Health Ambassador Initiative: Aim:To foster the growth, development and educational achievement of school going children by promoting their health and well-being. Ministry:It has been jointly rolled out by the Ministries of Health & Family Welfare… Continue reading Govt launches school health programme under Ayushman Bharat
Facebook launches digital literacy programme for women in UP
News:Facebook has launched the programme ‘We Think Digital’ programme” for women in Uttar Pradesh. Facts: About the programme: The programme has been launched by Facebook in partnership with the National Commission for Women(NCW) and Cyber Peace Foundation. Aim:To provide digital literacy training addressing issues around privacy, safety and misinformation to one lakh women across seven… Continue reading Facebook launches digital literacy programme for women in UP
Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
News:The Government has opened a Renewable Energy(RE) Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Facts: About the Centre: The Centre will be headed by a Joint Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE). It will be a single window system to provide information on policies and programmes… Continue reading Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
