Prelims Facts Corner – 16 August 2023

Ukraine war delayed the delivery of Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy.

Talwar-class stealth frigates –

  • Built by – Russia
  • Modified Krivak III class frigates
  • Features reduced radar cross section (RCS) as well as electromagnetic, acoustic and infrared signatures
  • Examples – INS Tabar

Rajasthan’s free food packet scheme to benefit 1.10 crore people.

Annapurna food packet scheme –

  • Launched by – Rajasthan
  • Primarily meant for the families covered by the National Food Security Act
  • Consists of basic grocery items

Prime Minister announces ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’ to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship.

Vishwakarma Yojana –

  • Aim – To benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship.
  • Focuses on OBC community members such as weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, barbers, etc.
  • Scheme launch planned on VishwakarmaJayanti.

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