Facts: Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana: It is a group life insurance scheme to be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation(LIC). Coverage: It will cover more than 10,000 employees in all 62 Cantonment Boards in event of any unfortunate fatal calamity with an insurance cover of Rs five lakhs each. Significance: The scheme will benefit permanent and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana
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.
Expert committee to review charter of DRDO labs
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) chairman has constituted a five-member expert committee to review the charter of duties for all laboratories of the DRDO and to focus on indigenous development of futuristic technologies. Facts: Headed by: The committee is headed by Professor V. Ramagopal Rao, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Terms of Reference: … Continue reading Expert committee to review charter of DRDO labs
Ministry of Tourism organises the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”
News: Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series organized the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”. Facts: Hyderabad: It is known as the “City of Pearls” and the “City of Nizams” and has been the centre of a vibrant historical legacy ever since its inception by the Qutub Shahi dynasty. Established by: Muhammad… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises the 50th webinar titled “Cultural heritage of Hyderabad”
Navy prepared to meet any challenge: Defence Minister
News: Indian Navy has effectively carried out Mission Based Deployments (MBD) to protect maritime interests by deploying ships and aircraft at major and sensitive locations. Facts: Mission-Based Deployments(MBD) policy was adopted by the Indian Navy in 2017. Under this, the Navy regularly deploys ships for Presence and Surveillance Missions (PSM), off critical choke points /… Continue reading Navy prepared to meet any challenge: Defence Minister
Defence Minister launches Indigenisation portal SRIJAN
News: Union Defence minister has launched Department of Defence Production portal named SRIJAN. Facts: SRIJAN Portal: It is an online portal that aims to promote indigenisation of defence items production by providing information about defence equipment and items that are being imported so that the Indian industry can design, develop and manufacture them domestically as… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Indigenisation portal SRIJAN
Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched
News: Indian Coast Guard(ICG) has launched an Offshore Patrol Vessel named ‘Sarthak’. Facts: Sarthak: It is an offshore Patrol Vessel(OPVs) designed and built indigenously by Goa Shipyard Limited. The ship is fitted with state-of-the-art Navigation and Communication equipment, sensor and machinery. Additional Facts: Offshore patrol vessels(OPVs): These are patrolling vehicles which are deployed by Indian… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Sarthak’ launched
Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)
News: Union Defence Minister has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO). Facts: NIIO: It is a three-tiered organisation that aims to help end-users interact with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence. Three Tier Structure: Naval Technology Acceleration Council(N-TAC): It will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation(NIIO)
International Youth Day 2020
News: International Youth Day is being observed on 12 August,2020. Facts: International Youth Day(IYD): It was designated by the United Nations(UN) in the year 1999.The first IYD was observed in 2000 and has been observed annually ever since. Aim: To raise awareness regarding the cultural and legal issue concerning youth. Theme: Youth Engagement for Global… Continue reading International Youth Day 2020
Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China
News: Indian armed forces have reportedly decided to revive Project Cheetah amid border tensions with China. Facts: Project Cheetah: The project involves arming Heron unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles for keeping an eye on enemy locations and stations and taking them out if required. Additional Facts: Heron: It is… Continue reading Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China
Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
News: Farmers in West Bengal are experimenting with the pokkali variety of rice to tide over a crisis-like situation created by severe seawater incursion into paddy fields in the Sundarbans. Facts: Pokkali: It is a unique variety of rice known for its saltwater resistance and is cultivated in the districts of Alappuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam… Continue reading Pokkali rice seedlings travel from Kerala to the Sunderbans
