Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is based on the article “In new school report card, role of parents, classmates, self-evaluation” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, has introduced a new Holistic Progress Card (HPC). HPC includes feedback from parents, peers,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
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.
Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
Source-This post on Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme is based on the article “Centre’s housing scheme for tribal groups facing hurdles due to lack of accurate data on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The lack of data regarding the estimated total population of the… Continue reading Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Source-This post on India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry is based on the article “PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minster recently launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. It was manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard… Continue reading India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
Source-This post on Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme has been created based on the article “ HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition” published in “PIB” on 25th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked… Continue reading Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
Purple Fest 2024
Source-This post on Purple Fest 2024 has been created based on the article “Purple Fest 2024: A Symphony of Inclusivity Echoes at Rashtrapati Bhawan” published in “PIB” on 26th February 2024. Why in the news? Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India presented Purple Fest 2024… Continue reading Purple Fest 2024
SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Source-This post on SAMAR assesment Certificates has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology to industries during Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over SAMAR assessment certificates to… Continue reading SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Source-This post on Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan has been created based on the article “CBSE’s open book exam plan: What is it, why now, how it can impact students” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently proposed a pilot… Continue reading Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Source-This post on National Livestock Mission (NLM) is based on the article “Cabinet approves inclusion of additional activities in National Livestock Mission” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The union cabinet recently approved the incorporation of additional activities into the National Livestock Mission. What is National Livestock Mission (NLM)? Aspect… Continue reading National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
Source-This post on Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) for the period 2021-26” published in “PIB” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme- Flood… Continue reading Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
