Source: The post is based on the article “Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the Mudra loan project for small and micro enterprises has created over eight crore new entrepreneurs. What is Pradhan… Continue reading Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM
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.
Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag” published in AIR on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. What is Mircha Rice? Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size… Continue reading Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program announced to support grassroots innovators with entrepreneurial, product & market development
Source: The post is based on the article “Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program announced to support grassroots innovators with entrepreneurial, product & market development” published in PIB on 13th April 2023 What is the News? A Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program has been announced at the ongoing Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023. What is the… Continue reading Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program announced to support grassroots innovators with entrepreneurial, product & market development
Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana. Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours
Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project?3 What is the need for this project?4 How will the project be implemented? What is the News? The Indian Council… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours
Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The government has identified and documented distinctive features of more than one lakh villages across the country. This entire exercise has been carried… Continue reading Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India
Source: The post is based on the article “How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is E-3 or Exit Engagement Evenings with foreign students?3 About Foreign Students in India4 What is the India Alumni… Continue reading How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India
Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A Central government scheme to provide financial assistance to over 5,000 Hindu and Sikh families who migrated to India from Pakistan’s West Punjab after the 1947 partition,… Continue reading Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch
Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag” published in The Tribune on 29th March 2023. What is the News? Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). Note: Kangra tea received the Indian GI tag in 2005. About Kangra tea It is a… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag
New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year
