News: Avataar has launched Varya, a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. About Varya Varya is a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. Launched by: It has been launched… Continue reading Varya
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.
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
News: India’s First Nationwide WhatsApp AI Advisory, ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra,’ has been launched for Oilseed Farmers. About Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is India’s first nationwide WhatsApp AI advisory for oilseed farmers. Developed by: It has been developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. Its knowledge base has been built collaboratively with… Continue reading Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
News: The Assam Government and the European Union recently launched the Blue Valley Cluster initiative. About Blue Valley Cluster Initiative Launched by: It is an initiative launched by the Assam Government and the European Union. Aim: It aimed to expand cooperation in bioeconomy sectors such as natural flavours, fragrances, and AYUSH, and to create new avenues for investment,… Continue reading Blue Valley Cluster Initiative
Land Port Management System (VINIMAY)
News: Union Home Minister launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) ‘Vinimay,’ to modernise operations across India’s land ports. About Land Port Management System (VINIMAY) Land Port Management System (LPMS), Vinimay, is a unified digital platform that integrates operations across India’s land ports. Developed by: It has been developed by the Land Ports Authority of… Continue reading Land Port Management System (VINIMAY)
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched nationwide celebrations to commemorate “10 Years of Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan – A Decade of Care”. About Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) Aspect Details About It is a flagship initiative to provide free, comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women, particularly those in their second… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA)
Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
News: Tamil Nadu Forest Department developed the Varudai mobile application for the synchronized Nilgiri Tahr survey conducted from April 24 to 27. About Nilgiri Tahr About It is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex or Varayaadu. It is the state animal… Continue reading Nilgiri Thar and ‘Varudai’ App
NZP Saathi App
News: The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, has introduced the new ‘NZP Saathi App’ along with self-ticketing kiosks to improve the visitor experience by providing smart navigation features and simplifying the online ticket booking process About NZP Saathi App ‘NZP Saathi’ is a mobile application aimed at transforming the zoo-going experience by helping visitors… Continue reading NZP Saathi App
Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
News: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026. About Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 It is a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in… Continue reading Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
