News:Union Minister of State of North-Eastern Region has informed the Lok Sabha about the funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) scheme. Facts: About NESIDS scheme: North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) was approved by the Government of India as a Central Sector Scheme in 2017. The scheme aims to fill up the gaps… Continue reading Funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS)
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.
Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar
News: Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises has said that about 2.85 lakh buyers of electric/hybrid vehicles have been supported by a subsidy of Rs 360 crore under the FAME India Scheme. Facts: About Fame India Scheme Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) Scheme was launched in… Continue reading Rs 360-cr subsidy given to 285,000 EV buyers under FAME India: Javadekar
Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
News:The government of India has already achieved the target of giving 8 crore free cooking gas(LPG) connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The scheme aims to replace unclean cooking fuels used in the… Continue reading Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
Target Olympic Podium Scheme
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
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
