The Union cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The scheme will be implemented over the period of three years with effect from 1st April 2019. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
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.
Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
SHREYAS – Scheme for Higher Education Youth for Apprenticeship and Skills was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Developement and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Labour and Employment. It aims to (a) To improve employability of students by introducing employment relevance into the learning process of the… Continue reading Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
Two years after its term ended, Centre proposes to form new backward classes commission
Central government has proposed to constitute a new backward classes commission after the term of National Commission for Other Backward Classes (NCBC) ended. Parliament has passed the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill which grants the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status by inserting a new article 338 B in the Constitution. The commission will… Continue reading Two years after its term ended, Centre proposes to form new backward classes commission
Govt brings 42 non-scheduled cancer drugs under price control
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has invoked powers under Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013 and brought 42 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs under price control.This will cap trade margin at 30%, which would reduce their retail prices by up to 85%.The trade margin is the difference between the price at which the manufacturers sell to trade and… Continue reading Govt brings 42 non-scheduled cancer drugs under price control
‘On the job for women’s quota’
At the Mission Shakti convention in Rayagada district, Odisha, the Chief Minister of the state, has reiterated that he was making efforts to secure 33% reservation for women in Parliament and State Assemblies. In 2018, the Odisha Assembly had passed a resolution by unanimous voice vote for providing 33% reservation for women in Legislative Assemblies… Continue reading ‘On the job for women’s quota’
Clean Ganga projects to be completed in 2020: Nitin Gadkari
The Water Resource Minister has said that all ongoing Ganga rejuvenation under Namami Gange would be completed by March 2020. He has also urged people to contribute to the Clean Ganga Fund. Launched in 2015, the Namami Gange programme is an Integrated Conservation Mission which seeks to achieve effective abatement of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation… Continue reading Clean Ganga projects to be completed in 2020: Nitin Gadkari
Poor decisions harming aviation
Spice jet chairman has said that the aviation sector is reeling under high costs because of poor “leadership” and decision making. Civil Aviation policy,2016 seeks to(a) make regional air connectivity a reality (b) take flying to the masses by making it affordable and convenient. (c)enhance ticketing from 8cr to 30cr by 2022 and 50 cr… Continue reading Poor decisions harming aviation
AP gets new south coast Railway zone
The Centre has announced the creation of a separate railway zone in Andhra Pradesh. The new zone would be named South Coast Railway (SCoR). The headquarters of the new zone will be in Vishakhapatnam. As per item 8 of Schedule 13 (Infrastructure) of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Indian Railways was required to examine… Continue reading AP gets new south coast Railway zone
Modify Feb. 13 eviction order of lakhs of forest dwellers: Centre urges SC
The Centre and the State of Gujarat has filed applications urging the Supreme Court to modify its February 13 order. The Supreme Court had directed the eviction of more than 10 lakh of Scheduled Tribes (STs) and other traditional forest dwellers whose claims for forest land rights have been rejected under the Forest Rights Act… Continue reading Modify Feb. 13 eviction order of lakhs of forest dwellers: Centre urges SC
Assam to cut pay of staff who neglect parents
The Assam government has formed a 3 member PRANAM (Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring) Commission to hear cases under the Assam Employees Parental Responsibility Norms for Accountability Monitoring Act, 2017, or Pranam Act. Pranam Act obligates the Assam State government employees to look after their aged and dependant parents and differently-abled siblings… Continue reading Assam to cut pay of staff who neglect parents
