Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019.The policy aims to streamline the efficient use of resources with minimum negative impact on environment. The draft policy suggests setting up a ‘National Resource Efficiency Authority’(NREA) to (a)develop an action plan with three years time-frame (b)create and maintain database… Continue reading Recycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
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.
New mobile app launched to assist farmers
The Ministries of Earth Sciences and Agriculture have launched a new mobile application called Meghdoot. The app has been developed by by experts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Indian Institute of Tropical meteorology and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research The mobile app will provide location, and crop and livestock-specific weather-based agro advisories… Continue reading New mobile app launched to assist farmers
UGC recommends 20 Institutions for Institution of Eminence
The University Grant Commission (UGC) has recommended the name of 20 institutions for the grant of the Institute of Eminence status. The Institute of Eminence scheme is a scheme of Ministry of Human Resource Development. It aims at developing 20 world-class teaching and research institutions. The regulatory architecture for the scheme has been provided through… Continue reading UGC recommends 20 Institutions for Institution of Eminence
National Creche Scheme
Minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the National Crèche Scheme. National Crèche Scheme is implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme through States/UTs from 2017.The scheme is being implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The scheme aims to provide day care facilities to children from age group of… Continue reading National Creche Scheme
What’s behind Iconic Tourist Sites initiative?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister had said that 17 Iconic Tourist Sites in the country would be developed by the government into world class tourist destinations to serve as a model for other tourism sites. The nodal ministry for the implementation of the initiative will be the Ministry of Tourism.This initiative is primarily aimed at enhancing… Continue reading What’s behind Iconic Tourist Sites initiative?
Dr Jitendra Singh reviews status of implementation of various projects under MDoNER
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region(MDoNER) has announced that Assam will become the first state to have first-ever Bamboo Industrial Park in the northeast. This industrial park will be set up in Manderdisa in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.This project is set to be completed by March 2021. Further,the central government has also planned to… Continue reading Dr Jitendra Singh reviews status of implementation of various projects under MDoNER
Project Sahara – In Ahmedabad new tool to help reduce maternal mortality
An initiative called Project Sahara by the Ahmedabad district administration has reduced maternal deaths due to postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Under Project Sahara, Non-pneumatic Anti-Shock garment (NASG) has been provided to primary health centres in the district. At present, 40 PHCs in Ahmedabad have an NASG suit each. Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) leads to continuous and excessive… Continue reading Project Sahara – In Ahmedabad new tool to help reduce maternal mortality
What is zero budget natural farming?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister has called for promoting zero budget natural farming(ZBNF) as a step towards doubling farmers income. Zero Budget means without using any credit and without spending any money on purchased inputs.‘Natural farming’ means farming with Nature and without the use of fertilisers. Zero budget farming is a set of farming methods that… Continue reading What is zero budget natural farming?
Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
The Model Tenancy Act,2019 drafted by the Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Development is expected to benefit both owners and tenants. The Model Tenancy Act aims to regulate rental housing by a market-oriented approach.It seeks to promote the creation of a rental housing stock for various income segments including migrants, formal and informal sector… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
Telling Numbers: State-by-state — supply of piped water in villages
According to the data provided by the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gujarat has the highest penetration of piped water supply under the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP). Himachal Pradesh and Haryana perform the best after Gujarat. West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar perform the worst when it… Continue reading Telling Numbers: State-by-state — supply of piped water in villages
