Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi(PM-DAKSH) Yojana”  published in PIB on 4th September 2023 What is the News? A total of over 1 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under PM-DAKSH since the last three years of its implementation from 2020-21 to 2022-23. What is Pradhan… Continue reading The Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalata Sampanna Hitgrahi(PM-DAKSH) Yojana

Source: The post is based on the article “ASI’s “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” Indian Heritage app launched ”  published in PIB on 4th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Adopt a Heritage Programme?3 What is Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Programme?4 What is an Indian Heritage app? What is the News? The… Continue reading ASI’s “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” Indian Heritage app launched

Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT holds review meeting for wider adoption of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan in States/UTs”  published in PIB on 3rd September 2023 What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has conducted a review meeting with States and Union Territories to… Continue reading DPIIT holds review meeting for wider adoption of PM GatiShakti National Master Plan in States/UTs

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying lays the Foundation Stone for the establishment of Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu”  published in PIB on 4th September 2023 What is the News? On the third day of the Sagar Parikrama, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry &… Continue reading Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying lays the Foundation Stone for the establishment of Multi-Purpose Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu

Source: The post is based on the article “G20 THINQ”  published in PIB on 4th September 2023 What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the second edition of The Indian Navy Quiz “G20 THINQ”. What is G20 THINQ? G20 THINQ is a national and international quiz competition that brings together youth from different… Continue reading G20 THINQ

Source: The post is based on the article “Aarogya Maitri Cube: India Builds World’s First Portable Hospital to Keep 200 Survivors Alive for 48 Hrs”  published in News18 on 4th September 2023 What is the News? India has built the world’s first disaster hospital that can be airlifted, packed in 72 cubes.It has been named… Continue reading Aarogya Maitri Cube: India Builds World’s First Portable Hospital to Keep 200 Survivors Alive for 48 Hrs

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s DIKSHA e-education platform to offer AI help”  published in The Hindu on 4th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Personalized Adaptive Learning(PAL)?3 What is DIKSHA Platform?4 How will integration of PAL with DIKSHA platform help?5 What are the challenges in integration of PAL… Continue reading Centre’s DIKSHA e-education platform to offer AI help

Source: The post is based on the article “PM asks the citizens to participate in Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign”  published in PIB on 2nd September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has asked the citizens to participate in the Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign. What is the Meri Mati Mera Desh campaign?… Continue reading PM asks the citizens to participate in Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “NPS withdrawal options set to be eased, says PFRDA”  published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2023 What is the News? Several state governments have opted out of the National Pension System (NPS) and switched back to the Old Pension Scheme which guarantees a monthly pension of… Continue reading NPS withdrawal options set to be eased, says PFRDA

Source: The post is based on the article “ASI to launch “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app”  published in PIB 1st September 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) is set to launch the “Adopt a Heritage 2.0” programme and Indian Heritage app. What is Adopt a Heritage 2.0… Continue reading ASI to launch “Adopt a Heritage 2.0 programme” and Indian Heritage app

Source: The post is based on the article “Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target”  published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana(ABRY) has exceeded its initial employment generation goals showcasing its success in fostering job creation and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is Aatmanirbhar… Continue reading Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY) Surpasses Employment Generation Target

Source: The post is based on the article “Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports”  published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Coking Coal and why is it imported?3 What is Mission Coking Coal?4 What are the measures taken… Continue reading Strategic Initiatives by Coal Ministry increase Availability of Domestic Coking Coal for Steel Production, Reduce Imports

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation”  published in PIB on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana(PMJDY)?3 What is the impact of PMJDY?4 What are the achievements… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completes nine years of successful implementation

Source: The post is based on the article “SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services”  published in PIB on 27th August 2023 What is the News? SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been conferred with… Continue reading SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services

Source: The post is based on the article “NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru”  published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Clean Air Summit(ICAS)?3 What is the National Institute of Advanced Studies(NIAS)?4 What is the… Continue reading NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru

Source: The post is based on the article ““National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)”  published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and to promote mechanization… Continue reading National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)

Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest”  published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest

Source: The post is based on the article “Tele-Law 2.0 unveiled by Law Minister”  published in PIB on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Tele Law Initiative?3 What is the Tele-Law 2.0 initiative?4 What is the Nyaya Bandhu Initiative?5 Who qualifies to be a beneficiary for Legal help under Nyaya… Continue reading Tele-Law 2.0 unveiled by Law Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “National Curriculum Framework proposes Board exams twice a year”  published in The Hindu on 24th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Curriculum Framework(NCF)?3 What is the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE)?4 What are the key recommendations given in the framework?… Continue reading National Curriculum Framework proposes Board exams twice a year

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry”  published in PIB on 19th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has launched a Wedding Tourism Campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally.… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism launches a wedding tourism campaign to unlock the potential of India’s huge wedding industry

Source: The post is based on the article “Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites”  published in The Hindu on 18th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How can drones be helpful in monitoring MGNREGA Scheme?3 How is the government planning to deploy drones to monitor MGNREGA works?4 What is the significance of these measures?… Continue reading Now, drones to monitor MGNREGA worksites

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service”  published in PIB on 16th August 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved PM-eBus Sewa to improve urban mobility and decarbonise public transport in cities.  What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families”  published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Scheme  named “PM Vishwakarma”.  What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading ‘Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’”  published in PIB on 14th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC)?3 What is a Maker Village?4 What is Graphene? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY)… Continue reading MeitY Secretary launches the ‘Graphene-Aurora Program’

Source: The post is based on the article “PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer”  published in The Hindu on 16th August 2023. What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the government would soon launch a new scheme to help those living in rented houses… Continue reading PM announces new housing scheme for urban poor; low interest rate loans on offer