News: Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, announced the launch of e-SafeHER to strengthen digital inclusion for women. About e-SafeHER e-SafeHER is a cybersecurity awareness training programme to enable one million women, referred to as Cyber Sakhis, across rural India to strengthen digital inclusion for women. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Launched… Continue reading e-SafeHER
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.
‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
News: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir called on Vice President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme. About ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme is an exposure and cultural integration programme for youth from Jammu & Kashmir. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government of Jammu and… Continue reading ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
News: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) was launched recently to strengthen India’s food processing sector. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) It is a government scheme to modernize and enhance competitiveness of the food processing industry. Nodal Ministry: It has been launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
Kar Saathi AI Website and PRARAMBH Programme
News: The Income Tax Department launched ‘Kar Saathi’ website to simplify tax processes and support transition to the Income Tax Act, 2025. About Kar Saathi AI Website Kar Saathi is an AI-powered digital assistant integrated into the revamped income tax portal for guidance and compliance support. Launched by: It is launched by the Income Tax… Continue reading Kar Saathi AI Website and PRARAMBH Programme
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme (RoSCTL) for apparel exports and continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RoDTEP) till 30 September 2026. About Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme It is a scheme to rebate… Continue reading Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine
News: TAK-003 dengue vaccine received clearance from Subject Expert Committee under Drugs Controller General of India for individuals aged 4 to 60 years. About TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine TAK-003 (commonly known as ‘Qdenga‘) is a tetravalent dengue vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Developed by: The vaccine… Continue reading TAK-003 Dengue Vaccine
Bhavasagara
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change designated CMLRE’s “Bhavasagara” Referral Centre as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna. About Bhavasagara Bhavasagara is a specialized scientific hub and National Repository for preservation, study, and documentation of deep-sea marine life, officially designated on March 30, 2026. Aim : It aims to provide a foundational… Continue reading Bhavasagara
OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
News: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, has successfully produced five healthy Sahiwal calves, including a female, through test-tube embryo transfer (OPU–IVF–ET) technology. About OPU–IVF–ET technology The ‘OPU–IVF–ET’ technology stands for ‘Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Embryo Transfer. Mechanism of technology In this process, mature eggs are collected from animals using… Continue reading OPU–IVF–ET technology and Cattle Breeds
CALM-Brain
News: CALM-Brain was launched on March 25, 2026 as India’s first digital repository on psychiatric disorders to advance research, diagnosis, and treatment. About CALM-Brain CALM-Brain is a first-of-its-kind open-source digital repository on brain structure and function in psychiatric disorders. Developed by: It has been developed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences… Continue reading CALM-Brain
RBI’s Payments Vision 2028
News: The Reserve Bank of India released Payments Vision 2028 outlining new initiatives to strengthen and expand India’s digital payment ecosystem. About RBI’s Payments Vision 2028 It is a comprehensive policy roadmap guiding the evolution of India’s payment systems towards a secure, interoperable, and resilient ecosystem, consisting of 15 specific initiatives. Theme: “Shaping India’s Payment… Continue reading RBI’s Payments Vision 2028
