Source: The post is based on the article “What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households” published in the Indian Express on 8th June 2023 What is the News? The Kerala government officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON). Through KFON, Kerala became the first state to declare the right to Internet as a basic right. What is… Continue reading Kerala Fibre Optical Network: What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households
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.
PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves
Source: The post is based on the following article “PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves” published in the Live Mint on 6th June 2023 “World Environment Day 2023 celebrated with a thrust on Mission LiFE” published in the PIB on 5th June 2023 What is the News? On World Environment Day, in a move to revive wetlands and mangroves… Continue reading PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves
MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. What is Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative? Need: Over the next 5 years, India’s… Continue reading MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)
Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 “Cabinet nod for second phase of CITIIS programme” published in The Hindu on 1st June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has… Continue reading Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027
Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the SAMARTH campaign. What is the SAMARTH campaign? It is a campaign to… Continue reading Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level
Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PLI Scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware?3 How has this PLI scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware performed?4 What are… Continue reading Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore
India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to empower young people… Continue reading India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change
Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities
Source: The post is based on the article “One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities” published in The Hindu on 16th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government will soon launch one-stop centres called “Reduce, Recycle and Reuse” where citizens can deposit old clothes, shoes, books, toys and plastic that… Continue reading Reduce, Recycle and Reuse(RRR) Centres: One-stop centres for zero waste to be launched in cities
Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System” published in PIB on 13th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the SAKSHAM Learning Management Information System (LMIS). What is SAKSHAM? Developed by: National Institute of Health & Family Welfare (NIHFW)… Continue reading Union Health Ministry launches SAKSHAM Learning System
Union WCD Minister launches “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi”, an Early Childhood Care and Education program under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0
Source: The post is based on the article “Union WCD Minister launches “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi”, an Early Childhood Care and Education program under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0” published in PIB on 12th May 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has launched the government’s flagship program… Continue reading Union WCD Minister launches “Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi”, an Early Childhood Care and Education program under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0
