News:The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is implementing Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS). Facts: About Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS): The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The scheme has been formulated under the ambit of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). The scheme aims at identifying… Continue reading Target Olympic Podium 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.
National Policy on Biofuels
News: The government had notified new National Policy on Biofuels in 2018. Facts: About National Biofuel Policy 2018: Salient Features: The Policy categorises biofuels as: Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. It expands the… Continue reading National Policy on Biofuels
India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI) yields results
News:The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) launched in four districts of Kerala has been able to control hypertension in about 35% of the people covered under the initiative. Facts: About IHCI: The IHCI was launched in Kerala in 2018 as a multi-partner five-year initiative with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Indian Council… Continue reading India Hypertension Control Initiative(IHCI) yields results
Skill Development minister announces IndiaSkills 2020
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020. Facts: About IndiaSkills: IndiaSkills is a biennial national skills competition initiative organized by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It aims at helping youth in India leverage the immense opportunities that this platform offers… Continue reading Skill Development minister announces IndiaSkills 2020
National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
News:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement. The objective of the programme is to motivate and equip teachers to encourage and foster critical thinking in students. The… Continue reading National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a dedicated web portal and a mobile application, e-Ganna App, for sugarcane farmers of the state. Facts: About e-Ganna App and Portal The app ad portal will have entire information about the issue of cane supply slips to the farmers for the whole cane crushing season from November to… Continue reading UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
News: Andhra Pradesh CM has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme. He has also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called ‘Amma Vodi’ Facts: About Nadu-Nedu Programme: Aim: Transform government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions. Objectives: Introduce English medium from classes 1 to 6 in state-run schools from next academic year Transform all government… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
Selected Student Innovators of Atal Tinkering Lab Marathon 2018 Call on the President
News:A group of selected student innovators of the Atal Tinkering Lab Marathon 2018 has called on the President of India. Facts: About Atal Tinkering lab: Atal Tinkering labs(ATL) have been established under the Atal Innovation Mission(AIM). ATL is a workspace where young minds can give shape to their ideas through hands-on do-it-yourself mode and learn… Continue reading Selected Student Innovators of Atal Tinkering Lab Marathon 2018 Call on the President
Loopholes galore in implementation of PM-Kisan
News: PM-Kisan scheme has kept out a large section of Indian farmers from its ambit due to design discrepancies. Facts: About PM KISAN: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced by then Finance Minister in February 2019. Under the Scheme an… Continue reading Loopholes galore in implementation of PM-Kisan
Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’
News:The Haryana government has decided to bring more crops under the ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna(BBY) scheme. Facts: About Bhavantan Bharpayee Yojna(BBY): The Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana was launched by the Haryana government in 2018. The scheme has been designed and developed for safeguarding the investment of the farmers. Under the scheme,the state agricultural department will fix the… Continue reading Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’
