What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023. What is Atal Innovation Mission(AIM)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in accordance with the Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget Speech. Aim: To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
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.
‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme?3 Key Features of the Scheme4 What are the benefits to the Government from this scheme? What is the News? The Department of Military Affairs is moving towards finalizing the “Tour of Duty(ToD)” scheme. What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme? The tour of… Continue reading ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of these guidelines?2.1 Key Features of the Guidelines3 What is NExT? What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC) has released draft guidelines on how the doctors will be registered in order to practise medicine. What is the purpose of these guidelines? The guidelines aim to… Continue reading Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Positive Indigenisation List?3 What does the third Positive Indigenisation List contain?4 What is the significance of this Positive Indigenisation List?5 What are the measures taken by the Government to maximize the participation of domestic industry? What is the News? The Defense Minister has released the third Positive… Continue reading Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mission Vatsalya?2.1 Key Features of the Mission3 What is the concern related to the mission? What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has sent its draft guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme to States and Union Territories to seek their suggestions. What is Mission Vatsalya?… Continue reading Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
Union Minister says Government has launched number of programs to aid Start-ups in technology sectors
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the programmes launched to aid Startups in technology sectors?2.1 National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations(NIDHI)3 Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDHs)3.1 Industry Relevant R & D(IRRD) Scheme What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has said that the Government has launched a… Continue reading Union Minister says Government has launched number of programs to aid Start-ups in technology sectors
Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission. What is the Integrated Biorefineries Mission? Launched under Mission Innovation Co-Led by: India and Netherlands Aim: Develop and demonstrate innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries, with a target of replacing 10% of… Continue reading Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
Residential Civil Services Examination Coaching Programme for Muslim community inaugurated in New Panvel, Mumbai
What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has inaugurated Anjuman-I-Islam’s UPSC Academy (AIUPSC) in Mumbai. About the Anjuman-I-Islam’s UPSC Academy(AIUPSC) Purpose: It is a Residential Coaching Programme for Civil Services and other Govt. Examinations. The academy is meant specially for students and candidates belonging to the Muslim community. Setup by: Anjuman-I-Islam and is… Continue reading Residential Civil Services Examination Coaching Programme for Muslim community inaugurated in New Panvel, Mumbai
RPF conducts month long Pan India Drive against touts under Operation Upalabdh
What is the News? Railway Protection Force(RPF) has launched Operation Upalabdh. What is Operation Upalabdh? Launched by: Railway Protection Force(RPF) Purpose: It is a pan India drive against activities of touts who use virtual tools to buy railway tickets before genuine passengers do. These tickets are then used by touts for business, such as selling… Continue reading RPF conducts month long Pan India Drive against touts under Operation Upalabdh
Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme?3 Key Features of RAMP Programme4 What is the expected impact of the RAMP Programme? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) Programme. What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme? Nodal… Continue reading Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
