News: A study conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) has said that the application of Soil Health Card scheme recommendations has led to a decline of 8-10% in use of chemical fertilizers and also raised productivity by 5-6%. Facts: Soil Health Card Scheme Launched in 2015 by the Department of Agriculture & Co-operation under… Continue reading Soil Health Card scheme of Central Govt: A success story
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.
Janasevaka scheme
News:The Karnataka government has launched a doorstep delivery scheme- called Jana Sevaka scheme. Facts: About the scheme: Aim:To provide citizens with easy access to important government services at a doorstep delivery. Under the scheme, the citizens will have to place the request for the service through the website or mobile phones. After the request is… Continue reading Janasevaka scheme
ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
News:Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has opened the registrations for the ISRO Young Scientist Programme or Yuva Vaigyanik Karyakram (YUVIKA) 2020. Facts: About YUVIKA Programme: Aim:To impart basic knowledge on Space Technology,Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities. Under the… Continue reading ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
SATHI Initiative
News:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure centres in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs. These Centres houses major analytical instruments to provide common… Continue reading SATHI Initiative
Santusht Portal
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has launched the Santusht Portal. Facts: About the Portal: It has been constituted under the Office of Minister of State for Labour and Employment. Aim:To promote transparency, accountability, effective delivery of public services and implementation of policies, schemes of Ministry of Labour and Employment at grassroot… Continue reading Santusht Portal
Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
News:The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city,Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Poompuhar: Poompuhar was once an ancient port city which served as the capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakam.It is also mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature. The port… Continue reading Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
News:Government has informed that around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras has been established till January,2020. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras(PMKK): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(PMKK) are Skill training centres established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship ( MSDE). The National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) is the implementing agency. The initiative focuses on the creation… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras
Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
News:Recently,the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was chaired by the Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister. Facts: About INCCU: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the Government of India in 1949.It was made a permanent commission in 1951. It functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry… Continue reading Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Ranking
News:NITI Aayog has released the ranking of Aspirational Districts of the country for the month of December 2019. Facts: About the ranking: The rankings took into account incremental progress made by over 112 aspirational districts across six developmental areas in December 2019. The six developmental areas are Health and nutrition, education, agriculture and water resources,… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Ranking
Composite Regional Centre launched in Port Blair
News:The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Composite Regional Centre(CRC) in Port Blair. Facts: About Composite Regional Centre(CRC): Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities(CRC) is an initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities ,Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. The aim of the centre is to create resources… Continue reading Composite Regional Centre launched in Port Blair
