What is the News? Ten day’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has concluded. What is Gen Next Democracy Network programme? Launched by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR). Under the programme, youth from democratic countries come to India to get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy.… Continue reading ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes
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 releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has released benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. What is the PM CARES for Children Scheme? The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2021 for the Children. Aim: To support children who have lost both their parents or legal… Continue reading PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
What is the News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the Indian Business Portal. What is Indian Business Portal? The portal is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. It is an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters… Continue reading Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved
What is the News? The Government has approved the New Guidelines of the Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). The programme will be implemented during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle(2021-22 to 2025-26). What is Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme? The Government has adopted the cluster development approach as a key strategy… Continue reading New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved
MeitY holds Brainstorming with Researchers & Startups to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI – India’s AI led language translation platform
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT conducted a brainstorming session with Researchers and Startups aimed to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI [BHASHa INterface for India]. What is Digital India BHASHINI? It is India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) led language translation platform. The Bhashini Platform is a part of the National Language… Continue reading MeitY holds Brainstorming with Researchers & Startups to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI – India’s AI led language translation platform
Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why is India pursuing green hydrogen?4 How much green hydrogen is India producing?5 What are the advantages of hydrogen as a fuel? What is the News? At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, India has said that India will emerge as the leader of green… Continue reading Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future?
Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a new scheme for Discoms?3 What is LPSC?4 What will be the key provisions of the proposed schemes?5 What are the benefits of the proposed scheme? What is the News? The Ministry of Power is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial woes… Continue reading Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms
MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Swachh Survekshan 20233 What is Swachh Survekshan?4 What are the new additions to SS2023?5 What is the significance of Swachh Survekshan? What is the News? The government has launched the eighth edition of Swachh Survekshan -2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About the Swachh Survekshan… Continue reading MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities
Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and IT has launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for Centralized Right of Way(RoW) approvals. What is GatiShakti Sanchar Portal? GatiShakti Sanchar Portal is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of Way(RoW)… Continue reading Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country
Union Minister launches ‘BHARAT TAP’ initiative at Plumbex India Exhibition
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is BHARAT TAP Initiative?3 What is Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative?4 What is NARDECO?5 What is NARDECO-MAHI? What is the News? The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the BHARAT TAP initiative and Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative at the ‘Plumbex India’ exhibition. This exhibition is aimed at products… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘BHARAT TAP’ initiative at Plumbex India Exhibition
