Source: PIB What is the News? In order to boost domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS). About Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS): Launched by: Ministry of Defence in 2020. Aim: To create a state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in partnership with the private industry. Key… Continue reading Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
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.
Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Women and Child Development has launched the 2nd phase of SAMVAD programme. About SAMVAD Programme: SAMVAD stands for Support, Advocacy & Mental health interventions for children in Vulnerable circumstances And Distress. Mandate: It is a National Initiative and Integrated Resource that works in child protection,… Continue reading Union WCD Minister launches 2nd Phase of SAMVAD
‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
Source: Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2), Times of India and Livemint What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that the Centre will soon launch the ‘PM Gati Shakti Master Plan’. About PM Gati Shakti Master Plan: PM Gati Shakti Master Plan is a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan. It aims… Continue reading ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost
AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has informed about the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). It has also released funds under India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II package). About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): AB-PMJAY Role of… Continue reading AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Steps taken by the Government for awareness about the Pusa Decomposer
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Pusa Decomposer:3 Benefits:4 Concerns: What is the News? The Government of India has taken several steps to spread awareness about the Pusa Decomposer. About Pusa Decomposer: Pusa Decomposer is a low-cost capsule that can convert paddy stubble into bio-manure. The capsule consists of a fungi-based liquid solution… Continue reading Steps taken by the Government for awareness about the Pusa Decomposer
PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Ujjwala 2.0 (Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana – PMUY) by handing over LPG connections at Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2018. Aim: To replace the… Continue reading PM launches Ujjwala 2.0 Scheme
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14… Continue reading ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has released the ninth installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) scheme. Moreover, the PM has also announced a new initiative named ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP)’. Click here to read about PM-KISAN scheme About National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP): Aim: The… Continue reading PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance
I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Faceless e-Assessment Scheme.3 Key Features of Faceless e-Assessment Scheme4 Cases relating to: What is the News? The Income Tax (I-T) Department has notified three official email IDs to register grievances, under the Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. About Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. The Income Tax Department in 2019 has… Continue reading I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) About NICRA: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched in February 2011. Aim: The project aims to enhance… Continue reading National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
