News: The centre will release third instalment of PM KISAN of Rs. 2000 for December 2019-March 2020. The Prime Minister will also distribute Krishi Karman Awards. Facts: About PM KISAN Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced in February 2019.… Continue reading PM Modi to disburse Rs 12,000 crore to 6 crore farmers under PM Kisan
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.
India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019
News:Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing several programmes in the fisheries, animal husbandry and dairy sector. Facts: About National Animal Disease Control Programme for FMD and Brucellosis: National Animal Disease Control Programme for Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis is a 100% centrally funded programme. It aims to control Foot and Mouth… Continue reading India commences world’s largest ever vaccination programme to control FMD & Brucellosis in 2019
3 years on, a mere 30% of Poshan Abhiyaan funds used
News:According to the data shared in Parliament, State governments/UTs have utilised a mere 30% of the funds released under the Poshan Abhiyaan or the National Nutrition Mission since it was launched in 2017. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The five best performers in terms of fund utilisation were Mizoram , Lakshadweep, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh… Continue reading 3 years on, a mere 30% of Poshan Abhiyaan funds used
MyGov reaches 1 crore registered users
News:The Central government’s citizen engagement platform – MyGov has reached one crore registered users. Facts: About MyGov: MyGov is a citizen engagement platform founded by the Government of India in 2014. The platform is aimed at creating a common platform for Indian citizens to crowdsource governance ideas from citizens.Its users discuss and contribute to various… Continue reading MyGov reaches 1 crore registered users
UGC issues norms for ethics in higher education
News:Recently,Union Minister of Human Resource Development(MHRD) has adopted the Quality Improvement Programme Mandate developed by UGC to improve the quality in higher educational institutions Facts: About the Quality Improvement Programme Mandate: The quality mandate aims at evolving higher education system to equip the country’s next generation with vital skills, knowledge and ethics for leading a… Continue reading UGC issues norms for ethics in higher education
CCMB kicks off its Young Innovators Program
News:Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB) has launched its 7 Young Innovators’ Program (YIP). Facts: About Young Innovators’ Program(YIP): The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB) Young Innovators is a program for school children. The program aims to emphasize that creativity, keen interest and enthusiasm… Continue reading CCMB kicks off its Young Innovators Program
Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has inaugurated the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Facts: Initiatives launched during the event: About Eat Right Mela: Eat Right Mela has been organised by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is an outreach activity for citizens to nudge them towards… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 2nd Edition of “Eat Right Mela”
First tripartite Memorandum of Agreement(MoA) signed under Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund(FIDF)
News:The first tripartite Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between the department of Fisheries Government of India, NARBARD and the Government of Tamil Nadu for the implementation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund(FIDF). Facts: About Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund(FIDF): The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) has been formed in 2018. The main… Continue reading First tripartite Memorandum of Agreement(MoA) signed under Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Fund(FIDF)
Ministry of Road Transport amends MV Rules Mandating Adherence to AIS-155
News:Union Ministry of Road Transport has issued rules regarding Automotive Industry Standards(AIS)-155 in respect of Microdot identifiers to be affixed on the motor vehicles and their parts. Facts: About the rules: The rules amends the Rule 92 of the Central Motor vehicles (Fourteenth Amendment) Rules 1989. It says that the Manufacturers who are affixing microdot… Continue reading Ministry of Road Transport amends MV Rules Mandating Adherence to AIS-155
UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
News:According to the data,Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana (UDAY) which was launched to revive the electricity distribution companies(discoms) has severe shortcomings. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The distribution companies (Discom) losses which had progressively reduced in the first couple of years since the rollout of UDAY scheme in 2015 have rebounded in the financial year… Continue reading UDAY scheme loses power, sharp spike in discom losses
