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
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.
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
Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme
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
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)
