News: India launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model from Varanasi to New Delhi. About Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model is an aviation model that connects smaller airports, called spokes, with major airports, called hubs, to enable seamless international travel. The Spokes: The spoke airports serve as the starting point of the… Continue reading Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
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.
Pharma Sahi Daam Portal and Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal
News: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has integrated the Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal with Pharma Sahi Daam Portal to strengthen citizen-centric digital governance. About the Pharma Sahi Daam Portal and Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal About Pharma Sahi Daam Portal It is a specialized online search tool and… Continue reading Pharma Sahi Daam Portal and Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal
AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to strengthen airport public health surveillance during the ongoing Ebola outbreak. About AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 portal is an upgraded contactless Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal for international passengers arriving in India. Aim:The portal aims to strengthen public health surveillance and identify at-risk travellers during… Continue reading AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Portal
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
News: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has extended timelines for global tender under REPM scheme as a response to demand for same by multiple stakeholders. 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)
NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications
News: Union Minister of Home launched four important applications, namely NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI Application, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0. About NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 Applications Applications Description NCRB-Abhigyan It is a mobile application that enables field police personnel to search the National Fingerprint Database from any location using a certified fingerprint scanner for… Continue reading NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications
Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0
News: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA)’ restructured as DISHA 2.0 for a period of five years. About Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0 ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access… Continue reading Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0
Nirbhay Chetna
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched Nirbhay Chetna to sensitise more than 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety and gender equality. About Nirbhay Chetna Nirbhay Chetna is a national programme focused on sensitizing male elected representatives towards women’s safety, gender equality, dignity, and leadership. Aim: The initiative aims to strengthen gender-responsive governance through Panchayati Raj… Continue reading Nirbhay Chetna
SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment)
News: The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment launched SETU on UMANG and removed the domicile certificate requirement for scholarship applications. About SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment) SETU is a comprehensive digital platform on UMANG that provides scholarship-related services through a single interface. Developed By: It was developed by the Department of Social Justice… Continue reading SETU (Scholarship for Educational Transformation and Upliftment)
Drunix Platform
News: NPCI launched Drunix Platform to help organisations build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. About Drunix Drunix is an open-source blockchain platform to help companies build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. Launched by: It has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Aim:… Continue reading Drunix Platform
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Its Digital Portals
News: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day and launched four new digital initiatives. About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not-for-profit organization that strengthens India’s Internet infrastructure and supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem. Established: It was established in 2003. Registered Under: It is registered… Continue reading National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Its Digital Portals
