Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy (IC) has reviewed the Draft Distribution Perspective Plan for power sector in India. The draft plan is the first ever plan at Distribution level which has been prepared by the Central Electricity Authority(CEA) under the guidance of the Ministry of Power. The efforts towards… Continue reading Power Minister reviews first ever Draft Plan for Power Distribution Sector prepared by CEA
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.
Open to improving Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Agriculture Minister
Union Agriculture Minister has told the Lok Sabha that the government is working on making Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna(PMFBY) more effective. The Centre is planning to make changes such as (a)making crop insurance voluntary to all farmers (b)removal of high premium crops and (c)giving flexibility to states to provide customised add on products. The… Continue reading Open to improving Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Agriculture Minister
Google India’s ‘Internet Saathi’ programme to empower rural women
The Internet Sathi Programme will be expanded in the villages of Punjab and Odisha. The Internet Sathi programme is an initiative by Google India and Tata Trusts. It was launched in 2015. The programme aims to facilitate digital literacy among women in rural India. Under the programme, women (Internet Sathis) are educated on how to… Continue reading Google India’s ‘Internet Saathi’ programme to empower rural women
Happiness UTSAV being celebrated by Delhi Govt from 16 to 30 July
The Delhi government has decided to organise a 15-day “Happiness Utsav” across all government schools to celebrate completion of a year of introduction of its happiness curriculum. The Delhi government launched the Happiness Curriculum in state-run schools in 2018. The aim of the curriculum is to instil self-awareness, stimulate good mental health, character, and resilience… Continue reading Happiness UTSAV being celebrated by Delhi Govt from 16 to 30 July
Kan Sikul, Kan Huan – My School, my farm
Kan Sikul, Kan Huan (My School, My Farm) is an initiative of District Administration of Lawngtlai, Mizoram. The aim of the initiative is to make every school, Anganwadi, Child care institution and hostel in Lawngtlai, self-sufficient in local variety of fruits and vegetables by March 2020. By doing so, the initiative seeks to reduce malnutrition… Continue reading Kan Sikul, Kan Huan – My School, my farm
Government of India is running Seva Bhoj Yojana
The Minister of Culture has informed the Lok Sabha about the Seva Bhoj Yojana. Seva Bhoj Yojna is a Central Sector Scheme to provide reimbursement of CGST and Central Government’s share of IGST paid by charitable and religious institutions on purchase of specific raw food items for serving free food to public or devotees. Under… Continue reading Government of India is running Seva Bhoj Yojana
Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Union Government has said that over 30 lakh persons have been enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme (PM-SYM). Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan(PM-SYM) scheme was announced in the interim budget 2019. Under the scheme,an assured monthly pension of Rs.3000 rupees per month is provided to workers in the unorganised sector after 60 years… Continue reading Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government.It was launched in December 2014.It aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable. The scheme envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water especially during the monsoon months… Continue reading Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Meghalaya became the first Indian state to ensure water conservation after the State Cabinet approved the Draft Water Policy. This policy aims to provide safe and hygienic water for various purposes like drinking,domestic,sanitation and livelihood development.The policy recognises water as a common pool resource for all residents of the state. The policy will be implemented… Continue reading Meghalaya Cabinet approves draft water policy
Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
According to a study by Indian Chest Society and Indian Chest Research Foundation, Ujjwala scheme has helped reduce chest congestion in rural women by 20%. The study has been published in the International Journal of Medical and Health Research. Launched in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum &… Continue reading Ujjwala has cut rural women’s chest congestion by 20%: Study
