News: Ministry of Jal Shakti informed Lok Sabha about Atal Bhujal Yojana Facts: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme was announced in the 2016-17 Union Budget. It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local… Continue reading Atal Bhujal Yojana
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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.
LPG connections not only success metric:CAG on Ujjwala
News:According to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India,the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme are not opting for enough refills of cooking gas cylinders. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The scheme aims… Continue reading LPG connections not only success metric:CAG on Ujjwala
National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
News:Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The National Programme for Youth Adolescent Development (NPYAD) is a Central Sector scheme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It was formulated during 10th five year… Continue reading National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed Lok Sabha about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Facts: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2017. It is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to the BPL category. Features: The beneficiaries under the scheme are identified… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons
Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites
News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by the Finance Minister. The nodal ministry for the implementation of the initiative is the Ministry of Tourism. Aim: To develop the selected sites into world-class… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites
Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’
News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs will announce the 100 days achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’. The Ministry will also launch the international fashion designer Ms. Ritu Beri as Chief Design Consultant for TRIFED to promote tribal arts & culture. Facts: About Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana (PMVDY) is… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’
Union Cabinet approves introduction of Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament
News: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the introduction of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018 in the Parliament. Facts: Background: The bill has been prepared by a high-level expert committee headed by former Supreme Court judge B.N. Srikrishna. The Committee was constituted in 2017. Key Features of the Bill: Definition of Personal Data: The… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves introduction of Personal Data Protection Bill in Parliament
Odisha govt. scheme to merge with ‘PM-Kisan’ yojana
News: The Odisha government has decided to merge its KALIA Scheme with Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana. Facts: About KALIA Scheme: “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation” (Kalia) scheme of Odisha is a direct cash transfer scheme for small and marginal farmers and landless agricultural labourers. It seeks to provide financial… Continue reading Odisha govt. scheme to merge with ‘PM-Kisan’ yojana
Vice President Launches POSHAN Anthem
News: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the POSHAN Anthem. Facts: About POSHAN Anthem: The aim of the POSHAN Anthem is to inspire people to join the movement to fight malnutrition in India. About POSHAN Abhiyan The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition or POSHAN Abhiyan or National Nutrition Mission was launched… Continue reading Vice President Launches POSHAN Anthem
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN
News: Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National… Continue reading Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN
