News:The Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region(IFC-IOR) which was set up last year has started functioning as an information sharing hub of maritime data. Facts: About IFC-IOR: The IFC-IOR has been established at the Indian Navy’s Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram, Haryana. It is the single point center linking all the… Continue reading Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)
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.
Explained: Telangana’s idea of supplying medicines to remote areas by drones
News:The Telangana government has adopted a framework to use drones for last-mile delivery of essential medical supplies. Facts: About the framework: Telangana Government and the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network had announced the ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project. The project aims to develop source materials for policymakers and health systems… Continue reading Explained: Telangana’s idea of supplying medicines to remote areas by drones
YSR Vahana Mitra scheme
News:Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has launched the YSR Vahana Mitra scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme provides an annual cash incentive of Rs 10,000 to the self employed drivers. The beneficiary of the scheme includes Self-Employed driver cum owners of autos, taxis and maxi cabs of the state. The annual allowance will be… Continue reading YSR Vahana Mitra scheme
Audio Odigos
News:Ministry of Tourism has launched the Audio Guide facility Audio Odigos for 12 sites of India (including Iconic Sites). Facts: About Audio Odigos: Audio guide Odigo offers the Government of India verified content with visuals & voice over support. The app allows tourists to enjoy a more enriching experience and takes them back to historical… Continue reading Audio Odigos
Trans-Fat Free’ logo
News:Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched the Trans Fat Free logo of Food Safety & Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Facts: About the logo: Food establishments can display “Trans Fat Free” logo in their outlets and on their food products in compliance with the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018.… Continue reading Trans-Fat Free’ logo
Youth Co:Lab
News:Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India has launched an initiative called Youth Co:Lab. Facts: About Youth Co:Lab- Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and the Citi Foundation. It is operational in 25 countries across the Asia Pacific region. The initiative aims to create an enabling ecosystem… Continue reading Youth Co:Lab
Charging infra guidelines for electric vehicles get nod
News:The Power ministry has revised guidelines for setting up charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicles(EVs). Facts: What is the need of charging infrastructure: The lack of charging infrastructure is one of the main reasons behind poor adoption of electric mobility in India. The State Transport Units(STUs) who have also started operating electric busses on different routes… Continue reading Charging infra guidelines for electric vehicles get nod
Jal Jeevan Mission
News: As part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, Rural households will get two to three hours of piped water supply and 14.6 crore such households will be provided piped water connection in the next five years. This was informed at a meeting of the group of Governors on Jal Shakti. Facts: About Jal Jeevan Mission:… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission
PRAKASH portal
News:Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy(IC) and Union Minister of Coal has launched PRAKASH portal. Facts: About the portal: PRAKASH stands for Power Rail Koyla Availability through Supply Harmony. The portal aims at bringing better coordination for coal supplies among all stakeholders namely Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Coal… Continue reading PRAKASH portal
Performance Smart Board
News:The Ministry of Electronics and IT(MEITY) has launched an Automated Real Time Performance Smart-Board. Facts: About the Smart-Board: The board will act as a single window access for Centre, State or District specific projects implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY). The smart-board is expected to promote transparency and enhance ease of working.… Continue reading Performance Smart Board
