Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article ‘Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country”  published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country. Groundwater Level in the country: The Central… Continue reading Steps taken for sustainable groundwater management in the country

Source: The post is based on the article “North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion”  published in PIB on 6th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister has said that North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion.  What is Project Devika? Project Devika aims to rejuvenate Devika… Continue reading North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing completion

Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)”  published in PIB on 4th August 2023.  What is the News? The National Health Authority(NHA) has announced the extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)… Continue reading National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users”  published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app. What is Rajmargyatra? Rajmargyatra is a citizen-centric unified mobile application. It empowers travelers… Continue reading NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, NIDHI program has various components to support innovations, startups and startup incubation ecosystem in the country”  published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology (DST) has informed Lok Sabha about the NIDHI Program. What… Continue reading Union Minister says, NIDHI program has various components to support innovations, startups and startup incubation ecosystem in the country

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students”  published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Education and Union External Affairs Minister have jointly launched Study in India Portal. What is Study in India Portal? Study in… Continue reading Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme”  published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023 What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme for settling contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings. What is the Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme?  … Continue reading Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country”  published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the various programs… Continue reading Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country

Source: The post is based on the article “Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine”  published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has notified the creation of a new category of Ayush… Continue reading Government introduces a new category of Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking treatment under Indian systems of medicine

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center”  published in The New Indian Express on 1st August 2023. What is the News? India’s telemedicine application eSanjeevani has completed 14 crore consultations. What is eSanjeevani? eSanjeevani is a cloud-based integrated telemedicine solution of the Ministry of… Continue reading India’s telemedicine service eSanjeevani completes over 14 crore consultations: Center

Source: The post is based on the article “World’s Largest Food/ Grain Storage Plan”  published in PIB on 1st August 2023. What is the News? The Minister of Cooperation has informed Lok Sabha about the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector”. What is the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative… Continue reading World’s Largest Food/ Grain Storage Plan

Source: The post is based on the article “DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies”  published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Directorate General of Training (DGT) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) India to upskill students in emerging technologies. What is… Continue reading DGT collaborates with Amazon Web Services India to offer skilling programs on emerging technologies

Source: The post is based on the article “Measures to curtail Urban Flooding”  published in PIB on 31st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the steps the government is taking to tackle urban flooding.  What are Urban Floods? Click Here to read Main cause of… Continue reading Measures to curtail Urban Flooding

Source: The post is based on the article “PM hails fight against drugs, says a record 10 lakh kg destroyed”  published in The Hindu on 31st July 2023. What is the News? During Man ki Baat, Prime Minister has said that India had created a unique record of destroying 10 lakh kg of drugs worth… Continue reading PM hails fight against drugs, says a record 10 lakh kg destroyed

Source: The post is based on the article “GOBARdhan Initiative Begins Reaping Good Results & Stimulating Investments In Biogas Sector in India”  published in PIB on 29th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GOBARdhan Initiative?3 What has Budget 2023-24 announced for the GOBARdhan scheme?4 What are the benefits of the GOBARdhan… Continue reading GOBARdhan Initiative Begins Reaping Good Results & Stimulating Investments In Biogas Sector in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Education Minister launches the mobile application of ULLAS”  published in PIB on 30th July 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has launched the mobile application of ULLAS: Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram on the occasion of three years of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.… Continue reading Education Minister launches the mobile application of ULLAS

Source: The post is based on the article “National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater”  published in PIB on 27th July 2023. What is the News? Minister of State for Jal Shakti has informed Lok Sabha about the Arth Ganga Model and the initiatives taken to promote the reuse of treated water. What is… Continue reading National Framework for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater

Source: The post is based on the article “Self Reliant India Fund”  published in PIB on 27th July 2023 What is the News? The Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has informed Lok Sabha about the Self Reliant Fund and the other initiatives taken by the government for the MSME Sector. What is the… Continue reading Self Reliant India Fund

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY”  published in PIB on 21st July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)… Continue reading Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY

Source: The post is based on the article “Social Security of Elders”  published in PIB on 25th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the social security measures taken for elders. Elderly Population in India: According to the 2011 Census, the population of senior… Continue reading Social Security of Elders

Source: The post is based on the article “Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers”  published in PIB on 25th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the measures taken to rehabilitate Manual Scavengers. What are the measures taken by the government of India to rehabilitate Manual… Continue reading Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers

Source: The post is based on the article “India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India”  published in PIB on 22nd July 2023. What is the News? Tele MANAS Initiative has reached a significant milestone. The toll-free service has received over 2,00,000 calls from various parts of the nation… Continue reading India crosses a significant milestone for The National Tele Mental Health Programme of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme” published in PIB on 14th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has organized a… Continue reading Union Minister leads Mangrove Plantation drive in Chengalpattu , Tamil Nadu as part of the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached” published in PIB on 13th July 2023 What is the News? The Tele Law program has revolutionized access to pre-litigation advice and  empowered over 46 lakh beneficiaries nationwide with free legal advice. What is the Tele Law Initiative? The Tele Law… Continue reading Tele Law : Reaching the Unreached

Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life” published in PIB on 12th July 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is implementing the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana to empower senior citizens in India. What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Empowering the Elderly for a Dignified Life