News:Government has decided to set up 118 new community radio stations. Facts: About Community radio stations: The Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting. They broadcast content that is popular and relevant to a local,specific audience. How are they operated? Community radio… Continue reading Community Radio Stations
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.
Maritime communication Services
News:Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology has launched the maritime communication services Facts: Maritime Connectivity will enable high-end support, access to Voice, Data and Video services while travelling on sailing vessels, cruise liners, ships in India using satellite technology. Nelco is the first Indian company that will provide broadband services to the maritime… Continue reading Maritime communication Services
New Bill wants engineers to register, follow ethics code
News:The Ministry of Human Resource Development is drafting a new bill that requires the registration of engineers and a code of ethics. Facts: Features of the proposed bill: The proposed bill requires engineers to register with a council to be able to practice their trade. The council will be formed on the lines of similar… Continue reading New Bill wants engineers to register, follow ethics code
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020. Facts: About ARIIA: Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) is an initiative of Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. It aims to systematically rank all major educational institutions and universities on indicators related… Continue reading Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)
Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)
News:Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister has launched the Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs) 2.0. Facts: About IICs: Union HRD Minister had launched the ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) program under Innovation cell of MHRD in 2018. The purpose of formation of network of IICs is to encourage, inspire and nurture young students by exposing them to new… Continue reading Institution’s Innovation Council (IICs)
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana
News: Prime Minister has launched Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana It is a scheme under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare Aim: To provide social security to all landholding Small and Marginal Farmers. Features: It is voluntary and contributory for farmers in the entry age group… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana
News: Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana 2019. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana It is a pension scheme for retailers and small traders. It assures a minimum monthly pension of ₹3000 per month to small shopkeepers, retail traders and the self-employed people after attaining the age of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana
Jeevan Kaushal programme
News:Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development has launched the Curriculum for Life Skills(JeevanKaushal) programme. Facts: About the Jeevan Kaushal programme: The Curriculum for Life Skills (JeevanKaushal) programme has been designed by the University Grants Commission(UGC). The programme is aimed at inculcating emotional and intellectual competencies in higher education students and help them overcome… Continue reading Jeevan Kaushal programme
Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
News:GeM and Punjab Government has signed an MoU for setting up of project management unit. Facts: About GeM: Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries,departments and CPSEs. It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement. GeM is a… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Centre moves to sell data from Smart Cities project
News:The government is planning to make health,education and financial data collected from more than 4,000 urban local bodies under its Smart Cities Mission public by 2024 and eventually monetising it. Facts: About India Urban Data Exchange(IUDX): India Urban Data Exchange is a research project under smart cities mission. The project is implemented by the Union… Continue reading Centre moves to sell data from Smart Cities project
