Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source: The post is based on the article “Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the World Bank and a faculty member of economics at Yale University have released a working paper on the progress of the Swacch… Continue reading Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper

Source: The post is based on the article “50 lakh Street Vendors covered under PM SVANidhi Scheme” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme has achieved a significant milestone by extending its support to more than 50 lakh street vendors across… Continue reading 50 lakh Street Vendors covered under PM SVANidhi Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “CRPF in collaboration with Ministry of  Women and Child Development  is organizing a cross-country bike expedition with “Yashaswini” to celebrate women power” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023. What is the News? The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) collaborates with the Ministry of Women and Child… Continue reading CRPF in collaboration with Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing a cross-country bike expedition with “Yashaswini” to celebrate women power

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal of DARPG” published in “PIB” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Personnel has launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal of DARPG

Source: The post is based on the article “Renewable Energy Company IREDA gets upgraded from ‘Schedule B’ to ‘Schedule A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise” published in “PIB” on 30th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How are CPSE’s grouped into different schedules?3 What is Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.(IREDA)?4 How will IREDA elevation… Continue reading Renewable Energy Company IREDA gets upgraded from ‘Schedule B’ to ‘Schedule A’ Central Public Sector Enterprise

Source: The post is based on the article “PM’s call for Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath could be world’s largest voluntary effort for a cleaner India” published in “PIB” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? Government of India has launched ‘Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath’ Initiative. What is Ek Tareekh Ek… Continue reading PM’s call for Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Saath could be world’s largest voluntary effort for a cleaner India

Source: The post is based on the article “22nd Law Commission submits report on e-FIR” published in “PIB” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission of India has given several suggestions related to the electronic first information reports (e-FIR). What are the recommendations given by the 22nd Law Commission report… Continue reading 22nd Law Commission submits report on e-FIR

Source: The post is based on the article “New guidelines propose no admissions to students below Class 9 at coaching centers” published in “The Hindu” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? Rajasthan Government has issued guidelines to regulate coaching institutes in Kota, a coaching hub.  Who recommended these guidelines? The guidelines were recommended… Continue reading New guidelines propose no admissions to students below Class 9 at coaching centres

Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. What is the News? The Social Audit Units under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). What is Social Audit under MGNREGA? Social Audit is the… Continue reading MGNREGS social audit unit in a state of paralysis in many States

Source: The post is based on the article “Uttar Pradesh Achieves 100% ODF Plus Coverage under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen” published in “PIB” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ODF Plus village?3 What is Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) – 2023 campaign?4 What is SBM (Grameen)? What is the News? Uttar… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh Achieves 100% ODF Plus Coverage under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen

Source: The post is based on the article “Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Government of India has extended support under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported… Continue reading Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to streamline the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants nationwide”  published in PIB on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GOBARdhan Initiative?3 What is the Unified… Continue reading Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to streamline the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants nationwide

Source: The post is based on the article “Arogya Manthan 2023 to mark 5 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and 2 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 What is the News? The National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is organizing ‘Arogya Manthan’ to… Continue reading Arogya Manthan 2023 to mark 5 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and 2 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Source: The post is based on the article “Fourth Gender Samvaad was co-organized by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission ((DAY-NRLM) and Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE)”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Samwaad?3 What is Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission… Continue reading Fourth Gender Samvaad was co-organized by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission ((DAY-NRLM) and Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE)

Source: The post is based on the article “India Achieves Major Sanitation Milestone As 75% Villages Are Now ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 What is the News? India has achieved a significant milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with 75% of its… Continue reading India Achieves Major Sanitation Milestone As 75% Villages Are Now ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen

Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries”  published in PIB on 23rd September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Fisheries has approved 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states.  This initiative falls under the “Integrated Modern Coastal… Continue reading Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries

Source: The post is based on the article “Government launches Innovative Mobile Application and Web Portal for General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) to Revolutionize Farming Practices”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the General Crop Estimation Survey(GCES)?3 What are the key features of the mobile application and… Continue reading Government launches Innovative Mobile Application and Web Portal for General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) to Revolutionize Farming Practices

Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector”  published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform?  What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise. Type: Central Sector Scheme… Continue reading Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and CSIR-National Physical laboratory (NPL) has signed an agreement… Continue reading C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector’

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