Source-This post on SAMARTH Centres has been created based on the article “SAMARTH Centres providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware about Industry 4.0 technologies” published in “PIB” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? The Minister of State for Heavy Industries has recently informed the Lok Sabha… Continue reading SAMARTH Centres
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.
Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
Source-This post on Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme” published in “PIB” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Education recently launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. What is Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme? Aspect Details About 1. This initiative ensures that… Continue reading Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme
Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana
Source-This post on Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana has been created based on the article “Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana To Increase Influx Of Devotees Like Kashi Corridor, Mahakal Lok” published in “SWARAJYA” on 4th February 2024. Why in The News? The PM has recently laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana… Continue reading Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana
C- CARES Portal
Source-This post on C- CARES Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi launches C-CARES, web portal of CMPFO” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a web portal… Continue reading C- CARES Portal
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Source-This post on Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs has been created based on the article “7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs held at Kochi, 31 countries attended the meet Quality standards for 5 spices finalized” published in “PIB” on 3 February 2024. Why in the news? The 7th… Continue reading Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme
Source-This post on Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme has been created based on the article “Five Education Dept. officers suspended for misappropriation of IEDSS scheme grants” published in “The Hindu” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka government has registered FIR against 56 officials of Department of School… Continue reading Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme
GHAR portal
Source-This post on GHAR portal has been created based on the article “GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child launched by NCPCR” published in “PIB” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development developed the “Track Child Portal” to track missing and found… Continue reading GHAR portal
Digital Detox initiative
Source-This post on Digital Detox initiative is based on the article “Karnataka plans digital detox initiative with game developers, NIMHANS” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The Karnataka government recently revealed its plan to initiate a ‘Digital Detox’ campaign in partnership with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF).… Continue reading Digital Detox initiative
Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
Source-This post on Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY)… Continue reading Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS
