News: Sanchar Saathi is in news as DoT has ordered all smartphone makers to pre-install the app through mandatory directions. About Sanchar Saathi App Sanchar Saathi is a citizen-centric initiative available as a mobile application and website. It empowers mobile subscribers, strengthens their security, and increases awareness about citizen-centric initiatives of the Government. Launched by… Continue reading Sanchar Saathi App
Category: Factly: Schemes and Programs
This category contains all new schemes and Programs in Factly Articles for Prelims. You can find all relevant updates on Schemes and Programs on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Tex-RAMPS Scheme
News: The Government of India has approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost innovation and competitiveness in the textiles sector. About Tex-RAMPS Scheme Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme is for future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Type of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Ministry involved: It is fully funded and… Continue reading Tex-RAMPS Scheme
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
NUDGE Initiative
News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE Initiative based on its analysis of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) data for FY 2024–25. About NUDGE Initiative Full form: “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative Implementing agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading NUDGE Initiative
Rare Earth Magnets
News: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. About Rare Earth Magnet Rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. They are the strongest type of permanent magnets. They are made using rare earth elements such… Continue reading Rare Earth Magnets
Nayi Chetna 4.0
News- The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the fourth edition of the Nayi Chetna national campaign to strengthen community action against gender-based violence. About Nayi Chetna 4.0 It is fourth edition of a month-long national campaign to strengthen community action against gender-based violence and empower rural… Continue reading Nayi Chetna 4.0
SIDDHI 2.0 Platform
News: SIDDHI 2.0 is in the news because CCRAS has launched its second edition as a two-day national conclave in Vijayawada. About SIDDHI 2.0 Platform Full form: Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare & Integration (SIDDHI 2.0) It is the second edition of CCRAS’s flagship industry–research interface initiative in Ayurveda. Launched by: It has been… Continue reading SIDDHI 2.0 Platform
Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
News: Recently, the progress of the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling was reviewed. About Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme The Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme is a ₹1,500 crore initiative under the National Critical Mineral Mission. Aim: To boost India’s recycling capacity for extracting critical minerals from secondary sources. Objective: The scheme… Continue reading Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
Bharat NCAP 2.0
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a revised draft of Bharat NCAP 2.0 expanding assessment scope and updating safety standards. About Bharat NCAP 2.0 The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 2.0 is a revised vehicle safety rating programme that evaluates the crashworthiness and safety technologies of cars sold in India.… Continue reading Bharat NCAP 2.0
ASHA AI Platform
News: The ASHA AI Platform is an innovative solution launched by the Indian government to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Public Distribution System (PDS). About ASHA AI Platform The Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution (ASHA) is an AI-based platform launched by the Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry. Developed by: It has been developed in partnership with the… Continue reading ASHA AI Platform
