Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: MoA&FW Unveils Game-Changing Initiatives for Farmers”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Finance Minister and Union Agriculture Minister have launched several initiatives focused on agri-credit and crop insurance. What are the initiatives launched by the government? Kisan… Continue reading Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: MoA&FW Unveils Game-Changing Initiatives for Farmers

Source: The post is based on the article “National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has organized a day-long workshop on “e-NAM 2.0 and agriculture marketing reforms”. What is e-NAM? National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic… Continue reading National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms

Source: The post is based on the article “Bureau of Indian Standards establishes 6467 Standard Clubs for students across nation”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that it has established 6467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across the country.  What are… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards establishes 6467 Standard Clubs for students across nation

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian govt launches the Kisan Rin Portal with the weather portal WIND”  published in Business Standard on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Finance Minister and Agriculture Minister have inaugurated the ‘Kisan Rin Portal’ and WINDS portal. What is Kisan Rin Portal? Kisan Rin Portal… Continue reading Indian govt launches the Kisan Rin Portal with the weather portal WIND

Source: The post is based on the article “SHREYAS scheme empowers thousands: over 2300 crore rupees allocated for education of SC and OBC students since 2014”  published in PIB on 18th September 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the sub schemes under the SHREYAS Scheme. What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading SHREYAS scheme empowers thousands: over 2300 crore rupees allocated for education of SC and OBC students since 2014

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople on occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti”  published in PIB on 17th September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. What… Continue reading Prime Minister launches ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople on occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt launches Skill India Digital for transforming skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape of India”  published in Indian Express on 15th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development has launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform. What is Skill India Digital (SID) Platform? Skill India… Continue reading Govt launches Skill India Digital for transforming skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Gati Shakti to help speedup auction of critical minerals”  published in Livemint on 16th September 2023 What is the News? PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is helping in expediting the auction of critical minerals. What is PM Gati Shakti? PM Gati Shakti seeks to bring all… Continue reading Gati Shakti to help speedup auction of critical minerals

Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore”  published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY)?3 What is Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan?4 What are the success stories… Continue reading Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti Jointly Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Campaign”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti and Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs jointly launched the pan-India Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Jointly Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Unified Portal www.upag.gov.in for Agricultural Statistics”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? Member of NITI Aayog has officially launched Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics(UPAg Portal). What is UPAg Portal? UPAg stands for Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg). Purpose:… Continue reading Union Minister launches Unified Portal www.upag.gov.in for Agricultural Statistics

Source: The post is based on the article “On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, PM to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, the Prime Minister will launch a new scheme named “PM Vishwakarma”. What is PM… Continue reading On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, PM to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople

Source: The post is based on the article “55th Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti recommends six infrastructure projects”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The 55th Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti has recommended several projects. What are the projects recommended by the Network Planning Group(NPG)?… Continue reading 55th Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti recommends six infrastructure projects

Source: The post is based on the article “India marks one year of launch of National Logistics Policy”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? India has marked one year of the National Logistics Policy on September 17, 2023. This policy complements the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) , What… Continue reading India marks one year of launch of National Logistics Policy

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is eCourts Project?3 What is the aim of eCourts Project Phase III?4 What are the expected benefits of eCourts Project Phase III? What is the News?… Continue reading Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years

Source: The post is based on the article “President of India to virtually launch Ayushman Bhav Campaign”  published in PIB on 12th September 2023 What is the News? The President of India will launch the ‘Ayushman Bhav’ campaign. What is the Ayushman Bhav campaign? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Purpose: It is… Continue reading President of India to virtually launch Ayushman Bhav Campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8, 2023” published in PIB on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The third phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Third Amendment) Order, 2023 comes into force from September 8,… Continue reading Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8, 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “India showcases PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at Asian Development Bank’s 2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference ” published in PIB on 7th September 2023 What is the News? India showcased PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at the ‘2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference: Strengthening Regional Cooperation… Continue reading India showcases PM Gatishakti National Master Plan at Asian Development Bank’s 2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for aerospace teaching and research” published in PIB on 8th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus have entered into collaboration to significantly strengthen the… Continue reading Indian Railways’ Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) Vadodara and Airbus sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for aerospace teaching and research

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme by University Grants Commission” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Education has launched the Malaviya Mission. What is the Malaviya Mission? Malaviya Mission is a Teachers Training Programme… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Malaviya Mission – Teachers Training Programme by University Grants Commission

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?3 What is Viability Gap Funding(VGF)?4 What is the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)

Source: The post is based on the article “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India Conference held in the run-up to G20 Summit” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India” conference was held in New Delhi. What is the Green Hydrogen Pilots in India conference? Hosted by: NTPC… Continue reading ‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ Conference held in the run-up to G20 Summit

Source: The post is based on the article “Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves Milestone of 13 Crore Rural Households Tap Connections” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved another milestone of providing tap water connections to 13 Crore rural households.  What is the Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves Milestone of 13 Crore Rural Households Tap Connections

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre signs MoU with Adobe to train children in classroom” published in The Hindu on 6th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Education has partnered with Adobe, a global software company, to promote creative expression in classrooms using Adobe Express. What is Adobe… Continue reading Centre signs MoU with Adobe to train children in classroom

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Education Minister launches 3-year partnership with Meta, Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a generation of students, educators and entrepreneurs”  published in PIB on 4th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has launched ‘Education to Entrepreneurship’ partnership with Meta to empower India’s youth.… Continue reading Union Education Minister launches 3-year partnership with Meta, Education to Entrepreneurship: Empowering a generation of students, educators and entrepreneurs