Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”?2 “MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister3 Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme4 EU joins “CDRI or Coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure initiative”5 SC Guidelines for Bail in Sexual Assault Cases to Lower Courts6 SC agreed to… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 19, 2021
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
What is the news? The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister announces the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme. It is also known as the Vehicle scrapping policy. Aim of the Policy: The policy aims to create an ecosystem to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. It will reduce pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the government’s… Continue reading Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
“MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
What is the news? The Finance Minister has said that the funds under the MPLAD scheme (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) Scheme for 2019-20 are clear. Note: The government of India has decided to make the MPLADS scheme non-operational for two years(2020-21 and 2021-22). These funds will be used to strengthen the Government’s efforts… Continue reading “MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
[Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of March 2021 – 2nd week. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of March 2021 –2nd week About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10… Continue reading [Downloads] Prelims Marathon Compilation – March, 2021 – 2nd week
What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”?
Contents1 What is the News?2 About DFIs:3 Key Features of DFIs Development Finance Institution :4 DFIs Development Finance Institution in India: What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a bill to set up a DFI (Development Finance Institution). It will be called National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID). Click Here to… Continue reading What are “DFIs or Development Finance Institutions”?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #83]: Sathiyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
Board: Sathiyavathy Madam NIT Warangal Home State: Rajasthan Background: Electrical and Electronics Engineering Optional: PSIR Chairman Mam read out the DAF So u lived in warangal What is the status of naxalism there Why it has come down there and not in other states like CG, Odisha What are steps taken at Center and state… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #83]: Sathiyavathy Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic
Synopsis: COVID-19 pandemic paused and reversed India’s progress against single-use plastic pollution. Few necessary steps are essential to continue the progress. Contents1 Background 2 Growth of Plastic pollution in pandemic times:3 Suggestions to reduce Plastic Pollution4 Way forward Background Single-use plastics were in use in great quantities during the COVID-19 pandemic to produce gloves,… Continue reading Single Use Plastic Pollution in India – A hidden pandemic
Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
Synopsis – According to the Education Ministry’s committee, there is a high rate of Vacancies for faculty positions in Central institutions for higher education. State-sponsored preparatory programmes are essential to fill vacancies. Contents1 Introduction-2 What are the recommendations made by an official committee?3 State-sponsored Preparatory programmes to fulfil various issues:4 Way forward Introduction- The government… Continue reading Issue of High Vacancies in Higher Educational Institutions
Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India
Synopsis: Inflation control will always be relevant. But there is no conclusive evidence that the policy of inflation targeting has worked in India. Background The RBI was tasked with a mandate of the inflation target of 4 percent with a 2% deviation either way in June 2016. This agreement between the centre and the RBI… Continue reading Relevance of Inflation Targeting in India
Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy
Synopsis: Increasing attacks on the press and the erosion of judicial autonomy are threatening India’s global image as an Indian’s Democracy. The government needs to take steps to strengthen India’s democratic values, Background It has been said that Democracy is on retreat worldwide. Many democracies in the 21st century continue to disregard the principles of democracies. Principles… Continue reading Ways to Strengthen India’s Democracy
