Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS
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.
Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Steel has discussed the progress on the Initiative to introduce… Continue reading Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products
RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups
Source: The post is based on the article “RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched a new accelerator program called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE).… Continue reading RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups
AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners
Source: The post is based on the article “AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) has launched the Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI). What is the AGNI Initiative? Specifications Details Launched by Central Council… Continue reading AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners
PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 – PARAKH successfully conducted ” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023. Why in the News? PARAKH has conducted the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023. What is the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023? Specifications Details Conducted by PARAKH Aim To assess the… Continue reading PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023
Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
Source– This post is based on the article “Four out of five organ recipients in country are men: NOTTO data” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data which is collected between 1995- 2021 revealed a sharp gender disparity in organ… Continue reading Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)… Continue reading National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
Annapurna Certificate Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra? Specifications Details Aim To promote and publicize government welfare schemes. To enroll potential beneficiaries of… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
