Source: PIB What is the News? Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed the “star rating” or “labeling” norms for Tyres for better fuel-saving and comfortable driving. About Standard and Labelling Programme (S&L): Standard and Labelling Programme(S&L) is one of the major initiatives of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). Objective: To provide the consumer with… Continue reading Star Rating proposed for Tyres for better fuel saving and comfortable driving
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.
Six Universities/Institutes and five Medical Colleges have been selected for setting up of Sports Science Departments and Sports Medicine Departments under the NCSSR scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Recently the Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs informed the Parliament that so far Six Universities/Institutes and five Medical Colleges have been selected for setting up of Sports Science Departments and Sports Medicine Departments under the NCSSR scheme About Scheme of National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR): The… Continue reading Six Universities/Institutes and five Medical Colleges have been selected for setting up of Sports Science Departments and Sports Medicine Departments under the NCSSR scheme
Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education
Source: PIB What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the continuation of the revised Samagra Shiksha Scheme for a period of five years, i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. About Samagra Shiksha Scheme: Samagra Shiksha is an Integrated Scheme for School Education. It has been launched throughout the country… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Samagra Shiksha Scheme for School Education
Government signs US$ 250 Million Loan Agreement for Second phase of Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)
SOURCE : PIB What Is The News? In order to enhance water security in the country and support sustainable development, the Government of India today signed a $250 million loan agreement with World Bank for the Second Phase of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP Phase II) to make existing dams and communities safe and… Continue reading Government signs US$ 250 Million Loan Agreement for Second phase of Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) till March 31, 2023. Background: Incidents of rape and gang rape of minor girls below the age of twelve and similar heinous crimes against… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Source: AIR What is the News? Under Phase II of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves Program, the Government has approved two additional commercial-cum-strategic facilities at Chandikhol (Odisha) and Padur (TN) under Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)? Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR) are stockpiles of crude oil maintained by countries to handle the risk of… Continue reading Govt approves two more new strategic oil reserves of capacity
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Source: PIB What is the News? The government of India has launched the People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP). About Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign: Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Panchayats Raj from 2nd October… Continue reading Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP)
Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has inaugurated a ‘Three day National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006,’ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav/Parv. About National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme This Programme on Forest Rights Act will help in enhancing the knowledge… Continue reading Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Union Minister of Power has said that the Power distribution companies (discoms) looking to avail funds under the government’s Rs 3.03-lakh crore Reform Based Scheme for discoms will have to submit plans to cut losses by 31st December,2021. About Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme: The Scheme aims to… Continue reading Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana(PDDUUKSY)
Source: PIB What is the News? Government has organized 108 training programmes for the awareness of the farmers across 24 states/UTs under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana(PDDUUKSY). About Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana (PDDUUKSY): The scheme was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.… Continue reading Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana(PDDUUKSY)
