Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women Safety, Security and Empowerment” published in PIB on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued detailed guidelines for the ‘Mission… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women Safety, Security and Empowerment
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.
Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world
Source: The post is based on the article “Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world” published in Down To Earth on 13th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genomics?3 What does the report say on Genomics?4 What are the recommendations given by the report?5 What is the… Continue reading Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world
Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme. What is Mission Vatsalya? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Finance Minister chaired the 1st meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority constituted to review the activities of the National Industrial… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme
Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain” published in Business Standard on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the Centre is considering releasing the GatiShakti national master plan in the public domain. At present, only… Continue reading Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has announced that the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer(DBT) Scheme providing direct government benefits to all apprentices. What is the significance of this decision? Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek… Continue reading National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices
PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) scheme?3 What is Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme? 4 What is the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?5 What is MSME Idea Hackathon,2022? What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched… Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “India State Support Program for Road Safety”?3 How will the program help the states in reducing road accidents?4 Road Accidents in India and their impact on the economy What is the News? The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support the “India State Support… Continue reading India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++ and Water+ certifications under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. What is Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0? Launched by: Prime Minister in October 2022 Aim: To achieve “Garbage Free” status for all cities. Components of the Mission:… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India
Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation
What is the News? Government of India has announced several programmes to enhance the future career aspects of youth recruited under Agnipath Scheme. What are the programmes announced by the Government of India for youth recruited under Agnipath Scheme? Three Year Bachelor Degree Programme The Ministry of Education has announced that it will launch a… Continue reading Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation
