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
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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.
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
Green Highways Policy-2015
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the details of the Green Highways Policy-2015. Facts: About Green Highways Policy-2015: Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy was announced in the year 2015. The policy aims to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting trees and shrubs… Continue reading Green Highways Policy-2015
Disbursement of Funds Under Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
News:Union Minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the funds disbursed under Rashtriya Mahila Kosh. Facts: About Rashtriya Mahila Kosh(RMK): Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK) is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act,1860. It was established in 1993 as an autonomous body under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and… Continue reading Disbursement of Funds Under Rashtriya Mahila Kosh
Char Dham Programme
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the Char Dham Programme. Facts: About Char Dham Programme: The Char Dham programme is an initiative to improve connectivity to the Char Dham pilgrimage centres in the Himalayas namely Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. These four ancient pilgrimages sites in Uttarakhand are known… Continue reading Char Dham Programme
Union Minister addresses National Milk Day celebration
News:Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has addressed entrepreneurs, milk producer farmers on the occasion of National Milk Day-2019 in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the address: Milk production in India has increased significantly from 137.7 million tonnes in 2013-14 to 187.75 million tonnes in 2018-19 thereby indicating an increase by 36.35%.… Continue reading Union Minister addresses National Milk Day celebration
