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
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.
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
Explained: Midday meal and supplements
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mid Day Meal Scheme?3 What is on the menu in the Mid Day Meal Scheme?4 Why should Eggs be part of the Mid Day Meal Scheme? What is the News? From the next academic session, Karnataka is likely to become the 13th state to provide eggs under… Continue reading Explained: Midday meal and supplements
‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program?2.1 Key Features of the Scheme3 What are the achievements of the Program? What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs. What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the Seema Darshan Project at Nadabet in the border district of Banaskantha in Gujarat. What is Seema Darshan Project? Launched by: It is a joint initiative of the Tourism Department of the state government and the BSF Gujarat Frontier. Aim: To develop border tourism in… Continue reading Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
Centre extends ₹40 crore relief to Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Committee upto 2025-26
Contents1 What is the News?2 Scheme to provide grants-in-aid to the Central Tibetan Relief Committee(CTRC) 3 What is the Central Tibetan Relief Committee(CTRC)?4 What is the Tibetan Parliament in Exile(TPiE)?5 Tibetans in India What is the News? The Union government has extended the scheme to provide Rs.40 crore grants-in-aid to the Dalai Lama’s Central Tibetan Relief… Continue reading Centre extends ₹40 crore relief to Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Committee upto 2025-26
Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 About AVGC Promotion Task Force4 Terms of Reference of the Task Force What is the News? The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics(AVGC) Promotion Task Force. Background The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic(AVGC) sector in India has the potential to… Continue reading Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023. What is Atal Innovation Mission(AIM)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in accordance with the Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget Speech. Aim: To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
