The government has informed Parliament that it has decided to scrap aircraft carrier INS Viraat. INS Viraat was decommissioned in 2017. INS Viraat is a Centaur class aircraft carrier. The crest of Viraat shows an eagle which symbolizes air power and the five arrows held in the talons of the eagle depict the ship’s versatile… Continue reading Finally, aircraft carrier Viraat to be scraped
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.
National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Odisha government to ensure that schools in the state follow a uniform syllabus at the elementary level according to provision laid under the Right to Education Act, 2009. The direction came against the backdrop of reports received by the NCPCR that certain… Continue reading National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
India has signed a deal with Russia for buying ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles for its fleet of Mi-35 attack helicopters. The deal for acquiring ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles was signed with Russia under the emergency clauses. Under the emergency financial powers given to the three services (Army, Navy, Air force), they can buy the equipment… Continue reading India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
K. Natarajan takes over as Director-General of Coast Guard
The government has appointed K. Natarajan as the Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard(ICG). The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission organization entrusted with superintendence and policing of India’s maritime areas including the Exclusive Economic Zone. ICG was formally established in 1978 by the Coast Guard Act,1978 as an independent Armed force of India.It operates… Continue reading K. Natarajan takes over as Director-General of Coast Guard
First Resilient Kerala Program
The Government of India,the Government of Kerala and the World Bank has signed a Loan Agreement of $250 million for the First Resilient Kerala Program. The new programme is part of the Government of India’s support to Kerala’s ‘Rebuild Kerala Development Programme’ aimed at building a green and resilient Kerala. This partnership will identify key… Continue reading First Resilient Kerala Program
Go Tribal campaign launched
The Tribal Affairs Ministry and Trifed has launched Go tribal campaign in association with Amazon Global in New Delhi. The collaboration aims to create awareness and promote tribal arts and crafts as well as aid in socio-economic welfare of over 700 Indian tribes. The event also saw the global Launch of Tribes India through Amazon… Continue reading Go Tribal campaign launched
Only 20% of Nirbhaya Fund has been used by States until 2018
According to Government data,the States and UTs have utilised less than 20% of the budget allocated to them under the Nirbhaya Fund between 2015 and 2018. The top five States/ UTs ranked in terms of utilisation of money across various schemes under the Nirbhaya Fund were Chandigarh, Mizoram Uttarakhand,Andhra Pradesh and Nagaland. The worst five… Continue reading Only 20% of Nirbhaya Fund has been used by States until 2018
Statistics Day being celebrated today
Statistics Day is celebrated 29th June every year. June 29, which is the birth date of Professor P C Mahalanobis, was selected to celebrate Statistics Day in recognition of his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System. Statistics Day is aimed at sensitizing the public about how Statistics helps in shaping and framing policies.… Continue reading Statistics Day being celebrated today
India’s Agreement with the World Bank to Eliminate TB
India has signed a Loan Agreement worth US$ 400 Million with the World Bank to help treat and Eliminate Tuberculosis from India.The program will cover nine states in the country. The World Bank supported program will support the government’s National Strategic Plan to end TB in India by 2025. It will do so by helping… Continue reading India’s Agreement with the World Bank to Eliminate TB
High sugar, salt content: FSSAI sticks to its stance on labelling norms
Food Safety and Standards Authority(FSSAI) has announced the new draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations. The new draft regulation has been brought to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices and inform them about what the product actually contains. These regulations would be implemented in phased manner over a period of three… Continue reading High sugar, salt content: FSSAI sticks to its stance on labelling norms
