Source- This post on the First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” has been created based on the article “First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” organised jointly by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR” published in “PIB” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? ISTIC under UNESCO, along with CSIR-TKDL and CSIR-IICT,… Continue reading First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”
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.
PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
Source- This post on the PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report has been created based on the article “Explained: The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH has presented an ‘equivalence’ report to the Ministry… Continue reading PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report
One DAE One Subscription
Source- This post on the One DAE One Subscription has been created based on the article “Department of Atomic Energy inaugurates ‘One DAE One Subscription’” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Department of Atomic Energy Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS). About One DAE One Subscription 1. About: The… Continue reading One DAE One Subscription
NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Source- This post on the NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students has been created based on the article “NCERT proposes 10 ‘bagless days’ a year for students from Classes 6 to 8” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students
Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Vatsalya Scheme
Source-This post on Vatsalya Scheme has been created based on the article “NEW PENSION SCHEME ‘VATSALYA’ ANNOUNCED FOR MINORS; CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? In the recent Union Budget 2024-25, the Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister introduced a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for… Continue reading Vatsalya Scheme
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
The Voicebox” Program
Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program
