Source: The post is based on the article “What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?3 How RBKs are helpful for farmers?4 How does the RBKs are recognised? What is the News? An Ethiopian… Continue reading What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?
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.
Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the amount of paddy straw generated?3 About the paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants scheme4 What are the advantages of the scheme?… Continue reading Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning
Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in the PIB on 12th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a new Scheme, Prime… Continue reading Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
Source: The post is based on the article “Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)” published in the PIB on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)3 What is the need for a dedicated Credit Guarantee… Continue reading Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)
69% houses under PMAY in rural India are owned by women, says govt.
Source: The post is based on the article “69% houses under PMAY in rural India are owned by women, says govt.” published in The Hindu on 4th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?3 About the performance of PMAY-Gramin4 What is the reason behind the increase in women beneficiaries?5… Continue reading 69% houses under PMAY in rural India are owned by women, says govt.
Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launches Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launches Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the Department of Telecommunications, officially launched Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme. What is the reason for launching… Continue reading Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launches Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme
National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP)?3 What is the present target under NCAP?4 What is the new target under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? A new feature called the Bharatskills Forum has been added to the Bharatskills learning platform that… Continue reading Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry
CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking” published in Livemint on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has launched a multi-phase ‘Operation Garuda’ against an illicit drug trafficking network. What is Operation Garuda? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) Aim:… Continue reading CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking
Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months” published in PIB on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved the extension for the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII) for a further period of 3 months… Continue reading Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months
