What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) scheme in order to reduce compliance requirements and facilitate ease of doing business. What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objective: To facilitate the import of capital… Continue reading Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
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.
AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
What is the News? Airports Authority of India(AAI) has launched an initiative named “‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region(AVSAR)”. What is AVSAR Initiative? Launched by: Airports Authority of India(AAI) Aim: To encourage the talent of craftsmen, women, and artisans and provide them with proper opportunities. Under the initiative, space will be allocated… Continue reading AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme
Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai
What is the News? Union Minister of Minority Affairs inaugurated the 40th edition of the ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai. What is Hunar Haat? Organized by: Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme. Purpose: It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai
Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022
What is the News? Railway Protection Force(RPF) is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area, passengers and matters connected therewith. To fulfill these responsibilities, RPF has launched several operations in 2022. What are the Operations launched by the Railway Protection Force(RPF)? Operation Nanhe Farishte: Under this, RPF undertakes the noble cause… Continue reading Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022
Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
What is the News? The government of India has launched the country’s biggest-ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz. What is Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz? Organized by: MyGov, a citizen engagement platform launched by the Government of India in 2014. Purpose: It is a quiz series that aims to sensitize the participants about the various… Continue reading Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
Cabinet approves continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan(RGSA)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)?3 Implementation of the Scheme4 Significance of the Scheme What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) for implementation during the period from 2022 to 2026. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of revamped Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan(RGSA)
Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
What is the News? Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports has virtually inaugurated the valedictory session of E-Khel Pathshala. What is E-Khel Pathshala? E-Khel Pathshala is a programme conceptualized by Sports Authority of India(SAI). It is organized in association with the Ministry of Education, Khelo India and Fit India. Aim: To develop the competencies… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the UGC Dual Degree Programme?3 What is the aim behind this Programme?3.1 Applicability of the Programme4 What is the criticism against this decision? What is the News? The University Grants Commission(UGC) has issued guidelines to allow students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously at higher education institutes recognised… Continue reading UGC issues norms for students to do two programmes at once
Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released guidelines for the implementation of the Modernisation of Prisons Project. Note: ‘Prisons’ is a State subject under the State List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Hence, the management and administration of Prisons falls exclusively in the domain of the State… Continue reading Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Utsav Portal?3 What is Amrit Samagam?4 What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)? What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism has launched Utsav Portal at the Amrit Samagam Conference. What is Utsav Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: It is a digital initiative that aims to… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
