Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source: The post is based on the article “Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Gir cow breed?3 Why is Rashtriya Gokul Mission focusing more on Gir cow breed?4 What… Continue reading Only the Gir indigenous cow breed is being promoted under Rashtriya Gokul Mission; here is why

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform on the National Unity Day” published in “PIB” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for youth of the country. What is Mera Yuva Bharat? Aspect… Continue reading Prime Minister launches ‘Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform on the National Unity Day

Source: The post “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana” is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana is a prime example of how Digital Connection and emotional and administrative responsibility can come together: Union Minister” published in “PIB” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Source: The post is based on the article “Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled” published in “The Hindu” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has recommended the use of Quick Response(QR) codes on food products. What is Food Safety and… Continue reading Food labels to have QR code to help the visually disabled

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)” published in “PIB” on 24th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM- AJAY). What is Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Combination… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana(PM-AJAY)

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Textiles Minister launches Website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat” published in “PIB” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Textile has launched a website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat.  What is Kasturi Cotton Bharat? Source: Indian Express Launched by: Ministry of Textiles, the… Continue reading Union Textiles Minister launches Website of “Kasturi Cotton Bharat”

Source: The post is based on the article “APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is APAAR?3 How can students enroll in APAAR?4 What are the benefits of APAAR for students?5… Continue reading APAAR: All you need to know about this ‘One Nation, One ID’ to be rolled out for students

Source: The post is based on the article “Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years” published in “PIB” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Standards & Labelling Programme for solar panels.  What is the Standards &… Continue reading Solar Panels to have Star Label indicating Quality and Energy Efficiency, Programme to be voluntary for first two years

Source: The post is based on the article “As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways will run special trains on October 29 to carry volunteers with soil (mitti) from different parts of the country to New Delhi.… Continue reading As part of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’, Railways plans special trains

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt offers 8 blocks for production of hydrocarbons under OLAP bid” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has offered 8 blocks for exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons under the Open Acreage Licensing… Continue reading Govt offers 8 blocks for production of hydrocarbons under OLAP bid

Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement” published in “PIB” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023 to improve road safety and reduce incident response… Continue reading NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement

Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils long-term blueprint for India’s maritime economy” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai. What is the Global Maritime India Summit? Organized by: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and… Continue reading PM unveils long-term blueprint for India’s maritime economy

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Health Secretary delivers keynote address at National Conclave on “Augmented Zoonotic Diseases Surveillance at Human – Wildlife Interface” & National Conclave for Endorsement of “National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming” published in “PIB” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? Union… Continue reading Union Health Secretary delivers keynote address at National Conclave on “Augmented Zoonotic Diseases Surveillance at Human – Wildlife Interface” & National Conclave for Endorsement of “National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming”

Source: The post is based on the article “Seven MeitY AI Working Groups submit first edition of IndiaAI Report” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Seven working groups of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have released the first edition of IndiaAI report. What is IndiaAI? IndiaAI is… Continue reading Seven MeitY AI Working Groups submit first edition of IndiaAI Report

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the Draft National Strategy on Robotics.  What is the Draft National Strategy on Robotics?… Continue reading Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation

Source: The post is based on the article “NeGD launches State Capacity Building Workshops Under Digital India programme” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is organizing State Capacity Building Workshops under its Capacity Building Scheme. These workshops aim to help people… Continue reading NeGD launches State Capacity Building Workshops Under Digital India programme

Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition” published in “The Hindu” on 10th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the study ICMR planning to conduct?3 What is Complementary Feeding?4 What is the Take Home Rations (THR) programme? What is… Continue reading ICMR to set up study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) ” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation addressed the 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). What is the National… Continue reading Minister of Cooperation addressed 89th General Council meeting of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)

Source: The post is based on the article “District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) have been set up in as many as 644 districts of 23 states/UTs which have DMF rules in place.  Seventeen… Continue reading District Mineral Foundation Funds Transforming Lives of Mining Affected Areas / People

Source: The post is based on the article “Army concludes 70 schemes under EP-4 worth ₹11,000 crore” published in “The Hindu” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army and Air Force have completed the fourth phase of Emergency Procurements (EP) with the Army finalizing over 70 schemes worth nearly ₹11,000 crore… Continue reading Army concludes 70 schemes under EP-4 worth ₹11,000 crore

Source: The post is based on the article “Sagar Parikrama: A successful journey towards resolving issues of fishers on ground” published in “PIB” on 9th October 2023 What is the News? The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is undertaking a massive fishers and fish farmers outreach program namely Sagar Parikrama… Continue reading Sagar Parikrama: A successful journey towards resolving issues of fishers on ground

Source: The post is based on the article “REC launches ‘SUGAM REC’, a mobile app for 54EC Bonds Investors” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SUGAM REC?3 What are Section 54EC Bonds?4 What is REC Limited? What is the News? REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector… Continue reading REC launches ‘SUGAM REC’, a mobile app for 54EC Bonds Investors

Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust” published in “Business Standard” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has initiated work on the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India(FAME-III). It is planning to incorporate… Continue reading Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust

Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1.36 crore school students from across the country participate in Veer Gatha Project 3.0” published in“PIB” on 6th October 2023 What is the News? More than 1.36 crore school students from all 36 States and UTs participated enthusiastically in the 3rd edition of the Veer Gatha… Continue reading Over 1.36 crore school students from across the country participate in Veer Gatha Project 3.0

Source: The post is based on the article “Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment… Continue reading Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes