News:NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the School Education Quality Index(SEQI). Facts: About SEQI: SEQI has been developed by NITI Aayog to evaluate the performance of States and Union Territories(UTs) in the school education sector. It has been developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Human Resource… Continue reading School Education Quality Index(SEQI)
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.
YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme
News:Andhra Pradesh Government is set to launch a scheme for farmers called as YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to provide monetary support to farmers which will also include landless and tenant farmers. Under the scheme,each farmer holding up to five acres will be given financial assistance of Rs 13,500.… Continue reading YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme
SIDHIEE Portal
News:Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE”. Facts: The portal was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency. This Conclave was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). SIDHIEE Portal The portal was launched under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(BEE’s MSME)… Continue reading SIDHIEE Portal
Zero budget natural farming
News:Noted agriculturist Subhash Palekar has said that the zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) can act as an alternative method of agriculture to resolve the plight of farmers. Facts: About Zero budget natural farming(ZBNF): Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a farming practice that believes in natural growth of crops without adding any fertilizers and pesticides… Continue reading Zero budget natural farming
Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
News:India’s food safety regulator has said that Union Agriculture Ministry’s Participatory Guarantee Scheme(PGS) should incentivise more farmers to grow organic food. Facts: What is Participatory Guarantee System (PGS)? PGS is an internationally applicable organic quality assurance system. Participatory Guarantee System –India (PGS-India) is a decentralised organic farming certification system. The system certifies organic products maintaining… Continue reading Participatory Guarantee Scheme (PGS)
National Service Scheme (NSS)
News:President of India has presented the National Service Scheme(NSS) Awards for 2017-18 to universities, NSS units and NSS volunteers. Facts: About NSS: National Service scheme is a Central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. The scheme was launched in 1969. The scheme aims to develop… Continue reading National Service Scheme (NSS)
Krishi Kisan App
News:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ‘Krishi Kisan App for Geo Tagging’. Facts: About the app: The Krishi Kisan App will provide farmers the information of best demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds in their nearby area. Any farmer with high quality of crops can utilise this platform to demonstrate best practices… Continue reading Krishi Kisan App
Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative
News:Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced the launch of Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative. Facts: About the initiative: Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative is a nationwide effort in which Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) will support the cobbler community who provide leather-based services, with CSR funds. This will ensure that they work in a dignified manner by… Continue reading Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative
Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
News: According to the data,Ayushman Bharat which has completed a year has recorded 46.4 lakh hospital treatments with 60% of the amount being spent on tertiary care. Facts: About Ayushman Bharat: Government had launched the scheme on September 23,2018 from Ranchi, Jharkhand. The main aim of the scheme is to provide universal health care to… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE)
News:Union Minister for Human resource and development(HRD) has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2018-19. Facts: About All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE): The AISHE Survey was initiated in the year 2011 to prepare a robust database on higher education. Under this,the ministry of HRD collects online information on Universities, Colleges and… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE)
