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
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.
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
SC seeks response on PIL seeking implementation of electric mobility mission
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
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
