Contents1 What is the News?2 About Catch the Rain Campaign:3 Key activities under the Catch the Rain Campaign:4 About World Water Day: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign on World Water Day. About Catch the Rain Campaign: Catch the Rain is a Jan Andolan… Continue reading PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
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.
SC agreed to hear the issue of “electoral bonds”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electoral Bonds?2.1 Key Features of Electoral Bonds:3 Arguments against Electoral Bonds: What is the News? The Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea on staying the fresh sale of Electoral Bonds. The hearing of the case has been set before the upcoming state assembly elections. It is important… Continue reading SC agreed to hear the issue of “electoral bonds”
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
What is the news? The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister announces the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme. It is also known as the Vehicle scrapping policy. Aim of the Policy: The policy aims to create an ecosystem to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. It will reduce pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the government’s… Continue reading Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
“MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
What is the news? The Finance Minister has said that the funds under the MPLAD scheme (Members of Parliament Local Area Development) Scheme for 2019-20 are clear. Note: The government of India has decided to make the MPLADS scheme non-operational for two years(2020-21 and 2021-22). These funds will be used to strengthen the Government’s efforts… Continue reading “MPLAD Scheme” Funds for 2019-20 cleared by Finance Minister
Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare appointed as the Chairman of the Stop TB Partnership Board. The Minister will serve a 3-year term commencing July 2021. About Stop TB Partnership: Stop TB Partnership was established in the Year 2000. Aim: The aim is to eliminate tuberculosis as a public health problem.… Continue reading Health Minister Appointed as Chairman of “Stop TB Partnership Board”
Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app. About Mera Ration Mobile app: Mera Ration Mobile app will facilitate the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ system. It aims to help those ration cardholders who move to new areas for livelihoods. Developed by: Government of India… Continue reading Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”
What is the news? Minister for Power launches the “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Programme” for the Brick manufacturing Sector. About Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certification Programme: Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) is a certification scheme. It aims to recognise burnt clay brick manufacturers for adopting energy-efficient manufacturing. Furthermore, it encourages customers to source bricks from such E3 certified… Continue reading Power Minister Launches “Energy Efficiency Enterprise(E3) Certifications Scheme”
“Shramik Kalyan Portal” of Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways ensured 100% compliance with the minimum wage pay to contract workers. E-application Shramik Kalyan Portal used for this purpose. About Shramik Kalyan Portal: Launched by: the Indian Railways in the year 2018. Purpose: to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act. Also, to ensure that contractual… Continue reading “Shramik Kalyan Portal” of Indian Railways
Present Status of “Stand Up India Scheme”
What is the News? The government has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the Stand Up India Scheme. More than 81% of the accounts under the Stand Up India Scheme belong to women entrepreneurs. About Stand Up India Scheme: Ministry: Launched in 2016 by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. Objective:… Continue reading Present Status of “Stand Up India Scheme”
Cabinet approves “Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi | PMSSN”
What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN). About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi(PMSSN): This program will ensure access to universal & affordable health care through a fund that does not lapse at the end of the financial year. Features: It has been set up as a single… Continue reading Cabinet approves “Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi | PMSSN”
