What is the News? Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has launched unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners. What is Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners? All pensioners are mandated to submit life certificates annually to continue receiving the pension. Face Recognition Technology would act as a proof of life certificate for pensioners and… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens
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.
India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
What is the News? The first edition of the India Young Water Professional Programme was launched virtually in the presence of the Indian High Commissioner to Australia and the Australian High Commissioner to India. About India Young Water Professional Programme Launched under: The Program was launched under the National Hydrology Project and supported by the… Continue reading India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the River Cities Alliance. What is the River Cities Alliance? Launched by: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
Centre mulls new testing modes after anaemia surge
What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (Anaemia-free India) Programme to reduce the prevalence of Anaemia. What is the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme? Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Programme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Objective: To reduce the prevalence of anaemia among… Continue reading Centre mulls new testing modes after anaemia surge
Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme(NATS)? The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Education for Skilling Indian Youth. Purpose: It is a one… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years
Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period from 2021-26. About O-SMART Scheme The O-SMART Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Objectives of the scheme: a) To provide forecasts and services… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”
Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”. What is the ACROSS Scheme? The ACROSS scheme pertains to the atmospheric science programs of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). The scheme addresses different aspects of weather and… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the completion of balance road and bridge works. Cabinet also approved the continuation of the Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA) upto March 2023. What is Pradhan Mantri Gram… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of the Janjatiya (Tribal) community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan. What are the key initiatives launched by the Prime Minister? ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh Under this scheme, the ration will be distributed in the village itself through… Continue reading PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan
MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
What is the News? As part of the ‘World toilet Day’ celebrations, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a week-long awareness campaign on Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC). What is the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC)? Aim: To prevent ‘hazardous cleaning’ of sewers and septic tanks and promote their mechanized cleaning. Key Activities under… Continue reading MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge
