News: Minister of Women and Child Development has given information about Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme, in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. Aim: to empower rural women through community participation and to create an environment in which they realize… Continue reading Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) 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.
Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
News:Microsoft has launched its ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. Facts: About the K-12 Education Transformation Framework: The framework is aimed at facilitating comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. It will provide efficient tools to achieve the ambitious change many schools seek and to thoughtfully integrate technology… Continue reading Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha that there are certain incentives to encourage participation of Persons with Disabilities(PwD) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE). The… Continue reading Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
News: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 will be rolled out on 2nd December 2019 and it will continue till March 2020 Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Aim: To escalate efforts to achieve the goal of attaining a 90% national immunization coverage across India Coverage: The program will be delivered in 272 districts of… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
News:The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working on effective implementation of Himayat Mission.Under this, 42 projects have been sanctioned for training. Facts: About Himayat mission: Himayat is a placement linked skill training programme for unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir.The programme has been under implementation in the state since 2011. The programme has been developed… Continue reading 42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the extension/renewal of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP). Facts: About the Policy: Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP) was approved by the Cabinet in 2013 for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries. The policy is applicable to purchases by Central/ State Government departments and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
Farmers Clubs Programme
News:Government has informed the Lok Sabha that there are around there are 24321 active Farmers clubs existing in different States/UTs. Facts: About Farmers clubs: The Farmers Clubs programme which was earlier known as Vikas Volunteer Vahini(VVV) Programme was launched by NABARD in 1982. The Programme was renamed as Farmers’ Club Programme in 2005 by revisiting… Continue reading Farmers Clubs Programme
Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways
News:Minister of Railways has informed the Lok Sabha about the Mission Raftaar. Facts: About Mission Raftaar: Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways was announced in the Railway Budget 2016-17. The mission envisages a target of doubling of average speed of freight trains and increasing the average speed of all non-suburban passenger trains by 25 kmph in… Continue reading Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways
Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh
News:Minister of Railways has informed the Lok Sabha about the Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan kosh. Facts: About Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan kosh: Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Rosh(RRSK) is a dedicated fund for critical safety-related works of the Indian Railways. The fund was announced in the Budget 2017-18.The special safety fund has a corpus of more than Rs. 1… Continue reading Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh
