News:According to the Agricultural ministry data,less than 3% of this season’s sanctioned amount of pulses and oilseeds have actually been procured under the PM-AASHA scheme. Facts: About PM-AASHA scheme: PM-AASHA stands for Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan scheme. The scheme aims to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers.It ensures remunerative prices to the… Continue reading Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA 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.
North East Rural Livelihood Project
News:Union Minister of State for Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) has informed Lok Sabha about North East Rural Livelihood Project. Facts: About North East Rural Livelihood Project: North East Rural Livelihood Project(NERLP) is a World Bank aided project under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).The project was launched in 2012. The project… Continue reading North East Rural Livelihood Project
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance… Continue reading Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
News:Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemicals & Fertilizers has informed Lok Sabha about the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP). Facts: About National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP): The National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP) was originally promulgated in 1996 and subsequently updated to include additional information.The latest updation was in 2014. The… Continue reading National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
News:Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development of PVTGs scheme for comprehensive socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs). Facts: About Development of PVTGs scheme: The Scheme for Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs) is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It was first started in 1998-1999 for exclusive development of PVTGs… Continue reading Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
News:Minister of State for Skill Developement has informed Lok Sabha about the Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana. Facts: About PM YUVA: Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a centrally sponsored Scheme launched in 2016. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
Modernisation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools
News:The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the financial assistance for upgradation/ modernisation of already sanctioned Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRSs). Facts: About Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS): EMRS is a Government of India scheme for model residential school for Scheduled Tribes across India. It is one of the flagship interventions of the Ministry… Continue reading Modernisation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
News:Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the Minor Forest Produce(MFP). Facts: About Minor Forest Produce: Minor Forest Produce(MFP) is a subset of forest produce.The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,2006 defines minor forest produce as all non-timber forest produce of plant origin. These… Continue reading Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution
News:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Accelerator Lab in India. Facts: About UNDP’s Accelerator lab: The Accelerator Lab is an innovative initiative by the UNDP, Qatar Government and the Federal Republic of Germany to find 21st century solutions to today’s complex new challenges. These labs seeks to identify grassroots solutions together with… Continue reading UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution
Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks
News:Union Minister of Textiles has informed Lok Sabha about the scheme for Integrated Textile Parks. Facts: About Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks: The Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks(SITP) has been launched in 2005. The objective of the SITP is to provide the industry with world class state of the art infrastructure facilities for setting up… Continue reading Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks
