News: The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) has submitted its first report to President Ram Nath Kovind Facts: About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body constituted by the President under Article 280 of the India Constitution. The Commission is appointed every five years. Composition: The Finance Commission has a chairman and four members… Continue reading Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report to President
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.
‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme
News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme Facts: GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) It is a digitally-enabled mentorship initiative of Facebook. The initiative connects underprivileged young women from tribal areas with senior expert mentors in the areas of business, fashion and arts to learn digital and life… Continue reading ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme
Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system
News:Prime Minister has launched the Fit India School grading system in schools across the country. Facts: About Fit India School grading system: The Fit India School rankings have been divided into three categories namely The Fit India Schools which is the first level of ranking, Fit India School (3 star) and Fit India School (5… Continue reading Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system
20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
News:The 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival has started in the state of Nagaland. Facts: About Hornbill festival: The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year in Nagaland.The festival is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’. The festival is organized by the Nagaland State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. The festival aims to encourage… Continue reading 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland
DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
News:The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the institution of the first ever National Startup Awards. Facts: About National Startup awards: The first ever National Startup Awards has been announced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). The awards seek to recognize outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers… Continue reading DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
India Corruption Survey 2019
News:India Corruption Survey 2019 has been released by the Local Circles,a social media firm and the Transparency International India. Facts: Key takeaways from the survey: Rajasthan tops corruption chart in India.As per Survey, 78% of people in Rajasthan, participating in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get work done. Bihar follows Rajasthan and… Continue reading India Corruption Survey 2019
DRDO defends Nag missiles
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has said that state-of-the-art indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile(ATGM) Nag is in advanced stages of development. Facts: About Nag missile: Nag is a third-generation, fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is an all weather,top attack missile with a minimum range of 500 metres… Continue reading DRDO defends Nag missiles
DAC approves Rs 22,800 crore for rifle sights, aircraft, and choppers
News: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital procurement worth Rs 22,800 crore. Facts: The projects that were approved include: thermal imaging-based night sights for assault rifles, Long range anti-submarine warfare P8I aircraft. o The P8I aircraft will be used by the Navy and will enhance its capabilities for maritime coastal surveillance, Anti-Submarine… Continue reading DAC approves Rs 22,800 crore for rifle sights, aircraft, and choppers
QS Rankings: 8 India universities in Asia top 100, IIT Bombay 34th
News:The Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) World University Asia Rankings 2020 has been released. Facts: About the QS rankings: QS Asia University Ranking is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). The universities are assessed based on academic reputation, employer reputation, student-faculty ratio, international faculty and students, staff with PhD, papers per faculty and citations… Continue reading QS Rankings: 8 India universities in Asia top 100, IIT Bombay 34th
Nagrik Kartavya Palan Abhiyan
News: Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched launched the kartavya.ugc.ac.in portal on the occasion of ‘Constitution Day’. It is a part of Nagrik Kartavya Paalan Abhiyan. Facts: About Nagrik Kartavya Paalan Abhiyan Nagrik Kartavya Palan Abhiyan will run from 26th November 2019 to 26th November 2020. It seeks to create mass awareness about the… Continue reading Nagrik Kartavya Palan Abhiyan
