Union HRD Minister has announced the setting up of the Integrated National School Education Treasury(INSET). INSET is envisaged as a fully integrated, instantly accessible and seamless information network for all parameters relating to the students, teachers and schools in the country. The aim is to create an easily accessible multi-layered ecosystem of information – school… Continue reading Integrated National School Education Treasury (INSET)
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.
TECHSAKSHAM
Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) has launched Tech Saksham. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of MSME and Confederation of Indian Industry(CII).The project will bring together technology majors to address technological gaps faced by MSMEs in their growth. The aim of the project is to bridge the gap in technology… Continue reading TECHSAKSHAM
E-Course on ‘Vulnerability Atlas of India’
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched an e-course on ‘Vulnerability Atlas of India’. The objective of the course is to create awareness and understanding about natural hazards and help in identification of regions with high vulnerability such as earthquakes and landslides. The course would be offered jointly by the School of Planning… Continue reading E-Course on ‘Vulnerability Atlas of India’
NOAPS single window clearing system
The Minister of State for Culture & Tourism has expanded the No Objection Certificate (NOC) online Application Processing System (NOPAS) for National Monuments Authority (NMA). The system will now be available in 517 local bodies for six states.The six states are Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jharkhand and Telangana. Earlier this system was available… Continue reading NOAPS single window clearing system
Govt rolls out scheme to screen all children below 18 for leprosy, TB
The Union government has rolled out a programme for universal screening of children below 18 years for leprosy and tuberculosis(TB). An estimated 25 crore children and adolescents will be annually screened for the diseases and put on treatment if required. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram(RBSK) Mobile Health teams will be implementing the scheme.They will perform the… Continue reading Govt rolls out scheme to screen all children below 18 for leprosy, TB
Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)
India has become the first country in the world to issue Biometric Seafarer Identity Document(BSID).It will capture the facial biometric data of seafarers. The project has been launched by the Ministry of Shipping.The new card is in confirmation of the Convention No.185 of the International Labour Organisation on BSID.India ratified the Convention in October 2015.… Continue reading Biometric Seafarer Identity Document (BSID)
Mobile application-“Janaushadhi Sugam”
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched a mobile application called “Janaushadhi Sugam” The app would have user-friendly options like- to locate nearby Janaushadhi Kendra, direction guidance for location of the Janaushadhi Kendra through Google Map, search Janaushadhi generic medicines, analyse product comparison of Generic vs. Branded medicine in form of MRP & overall Savings, etc.… Continue reading Mobile application-“Janaushadhi Sugam”
Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy, 2019
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change have extended the timeline to invite comments on Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy (NREP). Resource efficiency means using the Earth’s limited resources in a sustainable manner while minimising impacts on the environment.It allows us to create more with fewer materials. The NREP envisions a future with (a)environmentally sustainable… Continue reading Draft National Resource Efficiency Policy, 2019
All villages will be linked with Wi-Fi through GramNet soon
During the 36th Foundation Day celebrations of Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT),the government has said that it is committed to providing Wi-Fi in all the villages through GramNet. GramNet is a part of National Broadband Mission to secure universal broadband access.It aims at connecting all key rural development institutions with speed of 10 Mbps… Continue reading All villages will be linked with Wi-Fi through GramNet soon
Project SURE
The Union Minister for Textiles has launched Project SURE. The SURE project is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry. SURE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’ which means a commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. This framework would help… Continue reading Project SURE
