News:The Supreme Court has sought response from the Centre on a public interest litigation(PIL) seeking directions to implement the recommendations of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020. Facts: About the petition: The petitioner argued that e-vehicles are more viable since the combustion process in compressed natural gas (CNG) enabled vehicles also causes global warming.… Continue reading SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission
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.
National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
News: 12th National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme was inaugurated in Puducherry Facts: About National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme It is organised by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) along with state/UT government Aim: To ensure development and empowerment of the tribal youths Objectives: To expose tribal youth to the technological and industrial advancement that has taken… Continue reading National Tribal Youth Exchange Programme
Atal Innovation Mission & UNDP hosts 3 day Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge
News:Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hosted a three day long Youth Co:Lab -national innovation challenge in New Delhi. Facts: About Youth Co:Lab: Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and the Citi Foundation and is operational in 25 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The initiative aims to create… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission & UNDP hosts 3 day Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge
National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) is organising a 2-day technology Conclave in New Delhi. Facts: About the Conclave: The Technology Conclave will discuss application of Information and Communication Technology. The theme for the 2020 conclave is “Technologies for NextGen Governance”. About National Informatics Centre(NIC): The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an institute set up by the… Continue reading National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
Development Support Services to States (DSSS) for Development of Infrastructure
News:NITI Aayog and Ladakh have signed an MoU under which NITI Aayog will support Ladakh through its initiative Development Support Services to States for Infrastructure Projects(DSSS). Facts: About Development Support Services to States for Infrastructure projects: The Development Support Services For States(DSSS) For Infrastructure Projects is implemented by the NITI Aayog. The initiative aims to… Continue reading Development Support Services to States (DSSS) for Development of Infrastructure
Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
News:Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has addressed the 18th Meeting of National Road Safety Council(NRSC) and 39th Meeting of Transport Development Council (TDC) in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The minister has emphasised upon combined efforts to curb accidents on roads.He discussed with States the steps required to save the… Continue reading Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
News:Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has directed telecom service providers to put all unclaimed subscriber money in the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund(TCEPF). Facts: About Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF): The Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund Regulations of 2007 offers a basic framework for depositing unclaimed money of consumers by service… Continue reading Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
Rojgaar Sangi- app to connect trained candidates with jobs
News:Recently, the Chhattisgarh State Skill Development Authority (CSSDA) has launched a mobile phone app – ‘Rojgaar Sangi’. Facts: About Rojgaar Sangi: The mobile application aims to connect trained candidates with the jobs.It will also help start-up companies to hire an office staff. The app has been developed with the help of National Informatics Centre (NIC).… Continue reading Rojgaar Sangi- app to connect trained candidates with jobs
IT rules to separate social media firms, other online platforms
News:Government has said that Draft Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018 are under process of revision in the wake of instances of violence and lynchings affiliated with content posted on social media platforms. Facts: Internet Intermediary: Internet intermediary refers to a company that facilitates the use of the Internet.Such companies include internet service providers(ISPs),… Continue reading IT rules to separate social media firms, other online platforms
Govt. launches road accident database
News:Central Government has launched a central accident database called Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD). Facts: About the IRAD: The Integrated Road Accident Database(IRAD) has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras(IIT-M) and will be implemented by the National Informatics Centre(NIC). The database will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions… Continue reading Govt. launches road accident database
