Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

News: The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). The scheme has been allocated a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore for two years, covering 2024-25 and 2025-26. Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) About Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) The Government of… Continue reading Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

News: Recently, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of the Startups, Women & Youth Advantage through eTransactions (SWAYATT) initiative at its headquarters in New Delhi. About SWAYATT Initiative It was launched in 2019 to enhance the market access for women entrepreneurs, youth, startups, Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs), and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). SWAYATT… Continue reading SWAYATT Initiative

News: The NAKSHA scheme, launched by the Union Rural Development has been making headlines due to its ambitious goal of modernizing urban land records. About NAKSHA Scheme The NAtional Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It is 100% centrally… Continue reading NAKSHA Scheme

News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched. About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India. Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to create and update land records… Continue reading NAKSHA Pilot Project

News: Recently, the Union Government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana which aims at enhancing agricultural productivity. About the Scheme The PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana was launched under Union Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to improve agricultural conditions in 100 low-productivity districts across India. The scheme aims to enhance rural… Continue reading PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana

News: January 2025 marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana.  About Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana  It is a small deposit scheme of the central government meant exclusively for a girl child to meet their education and marriage expenses.  The scheme was launched as a part of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.  It operates through all… Continue reading Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

News: Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will inaugurate the FTI-TTP on 16 January 2025 from Ahmedabad. About Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program’ (FTI-TTP) The FTI-TTP is an initiative under the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision intended to enhance the experience of international travelers.  Objective: To provide world-class immigration facilities, making international travel seamless and… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP)

News: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has made farmer ID mandatory for registering new beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN).  About Kisan Pehchan Patra  It is a unique Aadhaar-linked digital identity that is dynamically connected to the state land records.  It is also known as the Farmer ID.  It… Continue reading Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID)

News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers.  About Bhashini Initiative  It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language.  … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative

News: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare are collaborating on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources)  About Project VISTAAR   It aims to transform agricultural extension service by making information easily accessible to farmers from start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors.  The digitalisation of… Continue reading Project VISTAAR

News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing

News: The Union government has launched the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo transportation via inland waterways. About Jalvahak Scheme It is a cargo promotion scheme designed to incentivize the movement of long-haul cargo through India’s national waterways. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Implementing Agency– It is jointly implemented by the Inland… Continue reading Jalvahak Scheme

Dear Friends, We are posting 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 15 December MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint. For 10 PM Daily Archive – Click Here For 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief –… Continue reading 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 15th December – 2024 | Revision Test

News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya

News: RTI data reveals that PLI schemes have generated 5.84 lakh direct jobs by June 2024, which is about 36% of the 16.2 lakh direct jobs planned for the next five years across 14 sectors. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme About Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme The PLI scheme was launched in March 2020 to… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

News: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced flexible options for undergraduate degree completion. It enables students to either speed up or extend their program duration. As per the new guidelines, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can offer two options: the Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) and the Extended Degree Programmes (EDP). Undergraduate students can choose an… Continue reading UGC approves flexible degree option

Source: This post on Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has been created based on the article “Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). About National Mission on… Continue reading Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

Source: This post on One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme. About One Nation… Continue reading One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme

Source: This post on PAN 2.0 Project has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the PAN 2.0 Project” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the PAN 2.0 Project proposed by the Income… Continue reading PAN 2.0 Project

Source: This post on Nayi Chetna 3.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki, A National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence on 25th November 2024 in New Delhi”  published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the third… Continue reading Nayi Chetna 3.0

Source: This post on Haj Suvidha App 2.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses the Conference of Chairpersons of State & UT Haj Committees ; launches Haj Suvidha App 2.0” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Conference of Chairpersons of… Continue reading Haj Suvidha App 2.0

Source: This post on #AbKoiBahanaNahi national campaign has been created based on the article “Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi to launch National campaign “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” tomorrow” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” national campaign was launched by Union Minister for Women and Child Development. The campaign is launched in conjunction… Continue reading “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” National Campaign

Source: This post on Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network (VISION) Portal has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal, for nurturing skill development in underprivileged children:” published in PIB on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the “Viksit Bharat Initiative for… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network (VISION)Portal

Source: This post on Bhu-Neer” Portal has been created based on the article “HMJS launches “Bhu-Neer” Portal for ground water withdrawal permits” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The “Bhu-Neer” portal was officially launched during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. About the Portal 1. About: The “Bhu-Neer” portal… Continue reading Bhu-Neer” Portal

Source: This post on PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project has been created based on the article “Around 6.5 lakh applications come in for PM’s Internship Scheme pilot project” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the pilot project for the PM Internship Scheme received 6.5 lakh applications by the deadline,… Continue reading PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project