Source: The post is based on the article “What has the Union Budget allocated to minorities?” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. What is the News? The Union Budget for 2023-24 came with a reduction of 38% in funds for the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Which schemes might be impacted due to the… Continue reading What has the Union Budget allocated to minorities?
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.
What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Source: The post is based on the articles “What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget” and “Budget 2023 is betting on recovery” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is the rationale behind the reduction in funds for MGNREGA?4 What does… Continue reading What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation” published in PIB on 4th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Save Wetlands Campaign?3 What is Mission Sahbhagita?4 What is World Wetlands Day? What is the News? The… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as a “whole of society” approach for wetlands conservation
Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants” published in PIB on 3rd February 2023. WGovernment initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plantshat is the… Continue reading Government initiates various steps under National Bioenergy Programme to promote and encourage establishment of new waste to energy plants
Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Source: The post is based on the article “ Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh” published in PIB on 4th February 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army is running Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh. What is Operation Sadbhavana? Operation Sadbhavana (Goodwill) is a unique humane initiative undertaken by the Indian Army in Ladakh. Purpose: The focus… Continue reading Operation Sadbhavana in Ladakh
Govt. extends deadline for laggard solar scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. extends deadline for laggard solar scheme” published in The Hindu on 4th February 2023. What is the News? The deadline for the PM KUSUM scheme to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022 has now been pushed to March 2026. What is… Continue reading Govt. extends deadline for laggard solar scheme
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme” published in PIB on 3rd February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). What is Dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that removes waste and… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget
Source: The post is based on the article “MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget” published in Indian Express on 2nd February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the schemes announced in Budget on ecological conservation?2.1 MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes)3 PM PRANAM (Prime Minister Programme… Continue reading MISHTI, Amrit Dharohar, PM PRANAM: Conservation initiatives in the Budget
Women get a one-time small savings scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Women get a one-time small savings scheme” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? In the Union Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister has announced a new small savings scheme for women called Mahila Samman Saving Certificate(MSSC). What is a Mahila Samman Saving… Continue reading Women get a one-time small savings scheme
MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlists 120 Startups and Innovators for the XR Startup Program
Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlists 120 Startups and Innovators for the XR Startup Program” published in PIB on 27th January 2023 What is the News? MeitY Startup Hub(MSH), an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and Meta have announced the list of… Continue reading MeitY Startup Hub and Meta shortlists 120 Startups and Innovators for the XR Startup Program
