Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service” published in PIB on 16th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved PM-eBus Sewa to improve urban mobility and decarbonise public transport in cities. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service
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.
‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Scheme named “PM Vishwakarma”. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading ‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families
MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’” published in PIB on 14th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)?3 What is a Maker Village?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY)… Continue reading MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’
PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer
Source: The post is based on the article “PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the government would soon launch a new scheme to help those living in rented houses… Continue reading PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer
DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store” published in PIB on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One District One Product (ODOP) Wall?3 What is SARAS Aajeevika?4 What is One District One Product… Continue reading DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store
Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers” published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines
New Soil Health Card Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “New Soil Health Card Scheme” published in PIB on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme?3 What are the new changes made to the Soil Health Card Scheme?4 What is the significance of the Soil Health card scheme?… Continue reading New Soil Health Card Scheme
Flood Management Measures
Source: The post is based on the article “Flood Management Measures” published in PIB on 10th August 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti in Lok Sabha has informed about the Flood Management measures taken by the government of India. What are measures taken by the government of India to manage… Continue reading Flood Management Measures
How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen
Source: The post is based on the article “How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How is Green Hydrogen produced?3 What is the National Green Hydrogen Mission?4 What are the expected benefits of the National Green Hydrogen Mission?… Continue reading How National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to Reduce Cost of Green Hydrogen

