News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development with assistance from University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women initiative. Facts: About Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women It envisages setting up of 10 Chairs across different universities after… Continue reading Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women
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.
Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas
News: NITI Aayog will develop draft policy for enhancing ICDS programme in urban areas. Facts: Integrated Child Development scheme Launched in 1975, the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Objectives: Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0–6 years and pregnant and lactating mothers. Reduction in the incidence… Continue reading Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas
State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Program (SMART) Project
News:Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and the World Bank has signed a loan agreement of USD 210 million for State of Maharashtra’s Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project(SMART). Facts: About SMART Project: The project has been launched by the Maharashtra Government with the assistance of World Bank. It aims to transform Rural Maharashtra through… Continue reading State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Program (SMART) Project
Communication Resource Unit created to provide support to national flagship programmes
News:National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj(NIRDPR) has joined hands with UNICEF to establish a ‘Communication Resource Unit’ (CRU). Facts: About Communication Resource Unit(CRU): Communication Resource Unit(CRU) has been established by the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj(NIRDPR) in collaboration with UNICEF. The resource unit will act as an institutional mechanism for… Continue reading Communication Resource Unit created to provide support to national flagship programmes
Stop expansion work on commercial Karwar port: HC
News:Recently,the Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to stop all the developmental activities being undertaken at Karwar port under the Sagarmala project. Facts: About Karwar port: Karwar port is situated at the Southern side of the Kali River in the state of Karnataka. This port has been developed as an all weather port… Continue reading Stop expansion work on commercial Karwar port: HC
GATI
News: Road Transport and Highways Minister launched a web portal called GATI Facts: About GATI It has been created by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on the lines of PRAGATI portal It can be accessed from NHAI Website and contractors/concessionaires can raise any project related issues on the portal. Additional Information: National Highways Authority… Continue reading GATI
National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP)
News:NITI Aayog released its vision for the National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP). Facts: About National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP): The National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP) is being developed by NITI Aayog. The platform aims to democratize access to publicly available government data. It will host the latest datasets from various government websites, present them coherently… Continue reading National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP)
Union minister for Steel launches SAIL SERVICE scheme
News:Union minister for Steel has launched a scheme named SERVICE -a scheme of SAIL to promote Voluntary Philanthropist Activities by its employees in a structured manner. Facts: About SERVICE scheme: SERVICE stands for SAIL Employee Rendering Voluntarism and Initiatives for Community Engagement. Under the scheme,the employees of SAIL would contribute in the areas of education,… Continue reading Union minister for Steel launches SAIL SERVICE scheme
Prime minister chairs 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform
News:Prime Minister has chaired the 32nd interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The Prime Minister reviewed the performance with regard to grievances related to insurance schemes under Department of Financial Services namely ‘Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana(PMJJBY) and ‘Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana(PMSBY). He also reviewed the progress under… Continue reading Prime minister chairs 32nd interaction through PRAGATI platform
GBCI releases list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED, Maharashtra ranks first
News:The India chapter of the Green Business Certification Inc(GBCI) has released the list of top 10 states for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in India. Facts: Key takeaways from the list: Maharashtra has topped the US Green Building Council’s LEED green building certifications for the second consecutive year. Karnataka was ranked second on… Continue reading GBCI releases list of India’s Top 10 States for LEED, Maharashtra ranks first
