What is the News? India’s First-ever Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross is to be set up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. What is the National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross? Setup by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration… Continue reading India’s First-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross to be set up in Shimla
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.
Pacer Initiative
What is the News? The Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Rajya Sabha about the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research(PACER) Initiative. What is PACER Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Earth Sciences Objective: To study various aspects relating to Polar and the Cryosphere with special emphasis on the Antarctic, Arctic and Glaciers of the Himalayas. Programmes:… Continue reading Pacer Initiative
Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
What is the News? On the Occasion of World TB Day, the Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced the launch of the “Dare2eraD TB” program. What is the Dare2eraD TB program? Launched by: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Full-Form: Dare2eraD TB stands for Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB. Components: Dare2eraD… Continue reading Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
What is the News? Union Minister of Rural Development has felicitated 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under MGNREGA. What is Project UNNATI? Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development Purpose: It is a skilling project that aims to upgrade the skill base of the MGNREGA beneficiaries, thereby improving their livelihoods so that they can move… Continue reading Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
Telecommunications Secretary inaugurates All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat?3 What is SAMPANN?4 What is Jeevan Pramaan(Digital Life certificate)? What is the News? Secretary (Telecommunications) & Chairman, Digital Communications Commission (DCC) inaugurated the All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat. What is All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat? Organized by: Controller General of… Continue reading Telecommunications Secretary inaugurates All India Digital Nation-Wide Pension Adalat
Schemes launched by the Government in Textile sector for employment generation
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Textile Industry3 Some of the important schemes launched in the textile sector are3.1 Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) What is the News? The Minister for Textiles has informed Lok Sabha about the important schemes launched by the Government in the textile sector. About Textile Industry The Textile industry is… Continue reading Schemes launched by the Government in Textile sector for employment generation
NITI Aayog Organizes Fifth Edition of Women Transforming India Awards
What is the News? NITI Aayog organized the fifth edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards. What are Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards? Initiated by: NITI Aayog Aim: To highlight the commendable and ground-breaking endeavours of India’s women leaders and change-makers. Since 2018, the Awards have been hosted under the aegis of Women Entrepreneurship… Continue reading NITI Aayog Organizes Fifth Edition of Women Transforming India Awards
Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
What is the News? The Union Minister for Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the “Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas.” What is the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture. Type: Central… Continue reading Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas
Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture
What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture. What are the schemes implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture? Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: The scheme commemorates centenaries… Continue reading Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture
Ministry of Tribal Affairs revamps the schemes for comprehensive development of Tribals
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various schemes for the comprehensive development of Tribals. Pre- and Post-Matric scheme: It is a demand-based scheme. Under this, every ST student whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakhs is entitled to a scholarship for pursuing education from class IX to Post… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs revamps the schemes for comprehensive development of Tribals
