Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

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

Source: The post is based on the article “Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) launches “Niveshak Sarathi”  published in PIB on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Niveshak Sarathi?3 What is the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority(IEPFA)?4 What are Common Service Centres(CSC)? What is… Continue reading Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) and Common Service Centre (CSC) launches “Niveshak Sarathi

Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store”  published in PIB on 12th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One District One Product (ODOP) Wall?3 What is SARAS Aajeevika?4 What is One District One Product… Continue reading DPIIT and Ministry of Rural Development jointly launch ‘One District One Product’ Wall at SARAS Ajeevika Store

Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers”  published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government  Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers

Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines”  published in PIB on 11th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government for the promotion of Generic Medicines. What are… Continue reading Steps taken for Promotion of Generic Medicines

Source: The post is based on the article “New Soil Health Card Scheme”  published in PIB on 11th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Soil Health Cards (SHCs) Scheme?3 What are the new changes made to the Soil Health Card Scheme?4 What is the significance of the Soil Health card scheme?… Continue reading New Soil Health Card Scheme