News: The first BIMReN biennial conference was held in Kochi from 4–6 November 2025. About BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) It is a platform for facilitating collaboration among the researchers in the Bay of Bengal Region, for sustainable development of blue economy by networking the researchers in the BIMSTEC Member Countries. Announcement: It was announced… Continue reading BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN)
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.
Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
News: Prime Minister inaugurated the Emerging Science and Technology Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. About Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025) It is India’s premier STI platform, bringing together ministries, innovators, and global visionaries. 2025 Edition: It is the inaugural edition of Conclave. Organized by: It is a… Continue reading Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave 2025 (ESTIC-2025)
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
News: Marine Fisheries Census 2025 advances with digital geo referenced supervision and web dashboards after workshops and a national meet at CMFRI Kochi. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025 It is the 5th edition of India’s national marine fisheries census. Ministry involved: Ministry ofFisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Funded by: It is fully funded by the… Continue reading Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service
News: The Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) have jointly launched Bharat Taxi to provide affordable and driver-friendly transportation. About Bharat Taxi About: Bharat Taxi is India’s first-ever cooperative cab service, scheduled to be launched in November 2025 in Delhi. Launched by: Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) Managed… Continue reading Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service
Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP portal. About KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard About: The Koyla Shakti Dashboard is a digital platform that integrates the entire coal value chain from mine to market on a unified interface. Launched by: Ministry of Coal Aim: To serve as the Digital Backbone of… Continue reading Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
MAHA-MedTech Mission
News: Recently, Maha MedTech Mission was launched to strengthen India’s Medical Technology Ecosystem. About MAHA-MedTech Mission MAHA Medtech stands for Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) – Medical Technology (महा MedTech) Launched by: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation Aim:… Continue reading MAHA-MedTech Mission
Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program to integrate artificial intelligence competencies into India’s educational framework. About Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program Introduced: It was introduced in July 2025 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Aim: To ignite curiosity and… Continue reading Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
‘We Rise’ Initiative
News: Recently ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative was launched by NITI Aayog. About ‘We Rise’ Initiative Launched by: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) in collaboration with DP World. The initiative operates under WEP’s “Award to Reward (ATR)” programme. The Award to Reward (ATR) initiative was launched in 2023. It… Continue reading ‘We Rise’ Initiative
Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)
News: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) to foster innovation and collaboration in the digital identity domain. About Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) About It is designed to advance India’s digital identity ecosystem through collaboration with startups, academia,… Continue reading Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)
Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
News: On 15 October 2025 at Hampi, Karnataka, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme. About Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) It provides 12-month internships in India’s top 500 companies to bridge academic learning and real-world experience and enhance youth employability. Nodal Ministry: It is implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
