What is the News? Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) has become one of the largest evacuation missions of civilians by a country. About Vande Bharat Mission(VBM): Vande Bharat Mission started in May 2020 to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to COVID-19 and the resultant lockdowns. The first phase of the Vande Bharat mission aimed at destinations… Continue reading “Vande Bharat Mission” Becomes One of Top Civilian Evacuation Mission
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.
“Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched
What is the News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry launches the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): The scheme was announced during the Prarambh: the ‘Startup India International Summit’. Which marks the 5-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. Objective: Firstly, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme(SISFS) aims to… Continue reading “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched
“Gender Samvaad” Event Organised by Ministry of Rural Development
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has organized the Gender Samvaad Event. About Gender Samvaad Event: Gender Samvaad is a cooperation between Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission(DAY-NRLM) and Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy (IWWAGE). Aim: It aims to generate greater awareness about gender-related interventions under… Continue reading “Gender Samvaad” Event Organised by Ministry of Rural Development
Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About EatSmart Cities Challenge: EatSmart Cities Challenge is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The challenge is organised in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) under… Continue reading Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
“MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has virtually launched the “MANAS” App. About MANAS App: MANAS stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System. It is a comprehensive, scalable, and a national digital wellbeing platform. It has been developed to promote the mental well-being of Indian citizens. Nodal Agency:… Continue reading “MANAS App” – A Mental-Health Digital platform
“ITCN Training Programme” Launched
What is the News? National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) in partnership with Bernard van Leer Foundation(BvLF) has launched the “Infant Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Training and Capacity Building Programme”. Contents1 About the ITCN Programme:2 Key Features of the ITCN Programme:3 About National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA):4 About National Urban Learning Platform(NULP): About the ITCN… Continue reading “ITCN Training Programme” Launched
Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister virtually inaugurated e-SANTA. About e-SANTA: e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmer’s trade-in Aquaculture. Purpose: e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and buyers. Further, The platform will also act as an alternative marketing tool between farmers &… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
“Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
What is the News? Delhi Education Minister inaugurates Delhi Technological University(DTU) Lab on Wheels programme. About Lab on Wheels Programme: The Programme aims to impart education in the fields of Mathematics and Science. Especially to the students from marginalised and poor economic backgrounds. The programme aims to stimulate their interests in these subjects while pursuing… Continue reading “Lab on Wheels Programme” For Education Equality
“DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
What is the News? As per a study by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, Visually impaired students can’t access more than half of NCERT material on DIKSHA platform. Contents1 About the study:2 Inaccessibility of the DIKSHA platform:3 Inaccessibility of the resources on the DIKSHA platform:3.1 About DIKSHA Platform: About the study: The study conducted a systematic… Continue reading “DIKSHA Platform” -Visually challenged struggle with e-textbooks
