News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Major Ports Authority Bill 2020. At present, major ports are regulated by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 Facts: Aim: to provide for regulation, operation and planning of Major Ports in India Features: vests the administration, control and management of such ports upon the Boards of Major Port… Continue reading Centre clears Major Ports Authority Bill
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Medical devices now under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
News: Ministry of health and family welfare said in a notification, that from 1st April 2020, all medical devices sold in the country would be treated as drugs and would be regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940. The decision was taken after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) Facts: Significance:… Continue reading Medical devices now under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Kakinada Port
News:Recently,eighteen people were rescued after an iron barge on which they were shifting broken rice sank at the Kakinada port. Facts: About Kakinada Port: Kakinada Port is an all-weather deep water port.It is located on the East Coast of India, Andhra Pradesh which is about 170km south of the Visakhapatnam Port. The seaport was commissioned… Continue reading Kakinada Port
India developing new 200-km strike range Pranash ballistic missile
News:India is working on a new tactical ballistic missile called Pranash missile. Facts: About Pranash missile: Pranash is a surface-to-surface missile being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO). It will be a non-nuclear missile which will be propelled by a single-stage solid propellant engine. The missile is capable of striking targets at a… Continue reading India developing new 200-km strike range Pranash ballistic missile
Army gets upgraded 155mm artillery gun – Sharang
News:The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has handed over Sharang,an artillery gun to the Indian Army. Facts: About Sharang: Artillery is a class of heavy military ranged weapons built to launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms. Sharang is an indigenously upgraded 155 mm calibre artillery gun. The hitting range of the… Continue reading Army gets upgraded 155mm artillery gun – Sharang
Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
News:The Madhya Pradesh government is organizing a multi-cultural festival to promote tourism in the heritage city of Orchha,Madhya Pradesh. Facts: About Namaste Orchha: Namaste Orchha aims to celebrate the cultural diversity, natural beauty and the architectural heritage of the Orchha town by showcasing music, dance, heritage walks, local cuisine, arts and handicrafts. About Orchha: Orchha… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
Navy to get third Scorpene submarine- INS Karanj
News:The third Scorpene submarine, INS Karanj will be delivered to the Indian Navy by December 2020. Facts: About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I.It is the third submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. The submarine has been designed by French naval defence and energy group… Continue reading Navy to get third Scorpene submarine- INS Karanj
Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017 Features: Grants statutory status to… Continue reading Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
Cabinet clears major port in Maharashtra
News:Union Cabinet has given its approval for setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. Facts: About Vadhavan Port: The Vadhavan port will be the 13th major port in the country.It will be developed on a landlord based model. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be formed with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust(JNPT)… Continue reading Cabinet clears major port in Maharashtra
Ujh Multipurpose Project
News:Union Minister has chaired a meeting to fast-track the implementation of Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project,Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: About Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project: The project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir on the River Ujh, a major tributary of the Ravi river. The project will enhance the utilization of waters of… Continue reading Ujh Multipurpose Project
