What is the News? Minister for Jal Shakti has informed that a specific National Policy toward protecting natural and man-made step wells, ports, ponds, tanks or lakes is being discussed. Which policy is currently there to protect the Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies? At present, the National Water Policy – 2012 is in effect which… Continue reading National Policy for Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies
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.
Parvatmala-An efficient and safe alternate transport network
What is the News? In Union Budget 2022-23, Union Finance Minister has announced that the National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” will be initiated through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. What is the National Ropeways Development Programme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) Aim: To develop Ropeways in hilly areas of the country… Continue reading Parvatmala-An efficient and safe alternate transport network
Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Federated Digital Identities?3 What is the rationale behind Federated Digital Identities?4 Significance of Federated Digital Identities 5 What is India Enterprise Architecture(IndEA)? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has proposed to establish “Federated Digital Identities”. What is Federated Digital Identities? It is one unique… Continue reading Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs
Year End Review: Legislative Department
What is the News? The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR): Legislative drafting is a specialized job which involves drafting skills and expertise. Apart from in-depth knowledge of laws and… Continue reading Year End Review: Legislative Department
Engineering Goods exports register a growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year (2020)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Engineering Goods?3 Why has there been tremendous growth in Engineering Goods Exports?4 What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme? What is the News? The Engineering Goods exports have registered a growth of 54% during April-December 2021 as compared to the same period in the previous year… Continue reading Engineering Goods exports register a growth of 54% and jump to USD 81.8 Billion during April-December 2021 as compared to USD 52.9 Billion during same period in the previous year (2020)
Key Initiatives and Achievements of Ministry of Rural Development during the year 2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Rural Development has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) Shyama Prasad… Continue reading Key Initiatives and Achievements of Ministry of Rural Development during the year 2021
Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Contents1 What is the News?2 Several of them are3 Developments in Medical Biotechnology4 Developments in Agriculture Biotechnology5 Crop varieties Developed5.1 Other developments What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Developments in Medical Biotechnology Autologous hair follicle grafting is a recent therapy to… Continue reading Year-End Review-2021- Department of Biotechnology
Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the objective of the report?3 Why should India concentrate on the electronics sector?4 What are the recommendations given by the report to achieve projected growth in the electronics sector? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a 5-year roadmap and Vision Document… Continue reading Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
What is the News? A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the Ministry of Labour and Employment during the year 2021. Several of them are e-Shram Portal Atma Nirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme: Under the scheme, assurance financial assistance is provided to eligible family members in the event… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Labour and Employment
Year End Review: Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti
What is the News? Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project Dam Safety Bill (now Act), 2021 Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) Atal Bhujal Yojana Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project(DRIP) Central Water… Continue reading Year End Review: Department Of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry Of Jal Shakti
