Source: This post on Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs has been created based on the article “UGC’s draft guidelines for academic leaders inspired by ‘traditional wisdom’” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2024. Why in news? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for institutional leadership development in higher… Continue reading Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs
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.
NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI
Source: This post on NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI has been created based on the article “NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI: Smart Reefer Transportation to Curb Post-Harvest Losses” published in Financial express on 19th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) launched SARTHI (Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence) to address… Continue reading NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI
Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)
Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) inaugurated a new… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)
Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)
Source: This post on Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched two… Continue reading Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)
Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
Source: This post on Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply has been created based on the article “Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) “ published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under various government schemes from… Continue reading Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply
Unified Genomic Chip
Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip
Humsafar Policy
Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative
Source- This post on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative has been created based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies Ecomark Rules under Lifestyle for Environment initiative” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative
Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes
Source: The post on Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes is based on the article “Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes: Pradhan… Continue reading Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes
Create in India’ Initiative
Source – This post on Create in India’ Initiative is based on the article “PM urges participation in ‘Create in India’ challenges, says it is a huge platform” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released Create in India’ Initiative. About Create in India’ Initiative 1. Launched… Continue reading Create in India’ Initiative
