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)
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.
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
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
VYOMA Innovation Challenge
News: The Digital India BHASHINI Division, in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact, has launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. About VYOMA Innovation Challenge VYOMA Innovation Challenge is an innovation initiative that promotes the development of open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions for offline and low-connectivity environments. Launched by: The challenge has been launched by the Digital… Continue reading VYOMA Innovation Challenge
PM Research Chair Scheme
News: The Department of Higher Education has invited applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. About PM Research Chair Scheme Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme is a flagship initiative that seeks to connect global Indian talent with India’s research, development, innovation and technology ecosystem. Launched by: It has been launched by… Continue reading PM Research Chair Scheme
