According to the Economic Survey 2019,incident of train collisions has come down to zero in the year 2018-19 in Indian Railways. The incidents of derailment have also decreased from 78 in 2016-17 to 46 in the year 2018-19.However,the incidents of fire has increased to six in 2018-19. Additionally,the survey said that in 2018-19,Indian Railways had… Continue reading No train collisions in 2018-19, fire incidents rise: Economic Survey
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.
Longest electrified railway tunnel in India commissioned
South Central Railway(SCR) has commissioned the longest electrified tunnel in Indian Railways in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The electrified tunnel is situated between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations and is part of the railway line between Obulavaripalli– Venkatachalam – Krishnapatnam Port. It is constructed in the shape of ‘Horse Shoe’ on New Australian Tunnelling Method.… Continue reading Longest electrified railway tunnel in India commissioned
Paramilitary forces to get Group ‘A’ benefits
The central government has accorded the Organised Group A Service status to senior officers of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) that will ensure better service benefits for them. The cabinet has also approved extension of benefit of Non-Functional Financial Upgradation (NFFU) status to Group A officers of the CAPF. NFFU basically makes an officer… Continue reading Paramilitary forces to get Group ‘A’ benefits
The Chariot Festival: Jagannath Rath Yatra 2019
The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival will begin from Puri in Odisha. The festival is popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’, The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath,his sister Goddess Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra. The three deities make an annual Journey to their aunt’s temple (Gundicha Temple) from Lord Jagannath temple. All the three… Continue reading The Chariot Festival: Jagannath Rath Yatra 2019
Cattle traders move Supreme Court against rules that allow seizure, forfeiture of livestock
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Central government on a petition which has challenged the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules,2017.The rules were framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960. The petitioner has said that the rules notified in 2017 are being used as a tool to seize and forfeit their… Continue reading Cattle traders move Supreme Court against rules that allow seizure, forfeiture of livestock
The proposal of Classical language status for Marathi is under active consideration: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
Minister of State of Culture and Tourism has said that granting of classical language status to Marathi is under “active consideration” of the Ministry of Culture. The criteria evolved by Government to determine declaration of a language as a Classical language is a) High antiquity of its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1500-2000… Continue reading The proposal of Classical language status for Marathi is under active consideration: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
Minister of State for Home Affairs has said that the Centre has adopted a multi-pronged approach to ensure effective surveillance along the international borders to check infiltration of illegal migrants. Several steps have been taken like enhancement of physical infrastructure which includes border fencing, floodlighting, and construction of border roads and establishment of border outposts.… Continue reading Govt adopts multi-pronged approach to check infiltration of illegal migrants
Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
According to the pre-feasibility report of Mekedatu project, nearly 52.5 sq. km of land in the core area of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, will be submerged or built over for the project. The Mekedatu project is a balancing reservoir and drinking water project to be built at the confluence of Cauvery and Arkavathi rivers, near… Continue reading Mekedatu project to claim 52.5 sq. km of core forest area
Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
The construction of Kondapochamma reservoir is nearing completion. The Kondapochamma reservoir is a part of Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project. Kondapochamma reservoir is being constructed in the Medak district of Telanagana. Kaleshwaram Multipurpose Lift Irrigation Project of Telanagna is on River Godavari. It is touted as world’s largest multi-stage, multi-purpose lift irrigation project. The project will… Continue reading Work on Kondapochamma reservoir nearing completion
Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
The Lok Sabha has passed the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill,2019. The Bill seeks to ensure transparency,accountability and quality in the governance of medical education in the country.It provides for the supersession of the Medical Council of India(MCI) for two years. During this period,the Board of Governors shall exercise the powers and functions of the… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Bill
