Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines 2023” published in PIB on 11th May 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines. What is Harit Sagar? Harit Sagar are guidelines released with the… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘Harit Sagar’ the Green Port Guidelines 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover

Source: The post is based on the article “Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Thalassemia?3 What is Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana(TBSY)?4 What is the e-Raktkosh portal? What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and… Continue reading Health Minister launches Phase-III of Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START).… Continue reading START: ISRO to start online training programme for PG and and final-year UG students

Source: The post is based on the article “India to join international climate action in civil aviation from 2027” published in Business Standard on 5th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CORSIA and LTAG?3 About Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation(CORSIA)4 About Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) What is the News?… Continue reading CORSIA and LTAG: India to join international climate action in civil aviation from 2027

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector” published in PIB on 26th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a National Medical Devices Policy?3 What is the purpose of the National Medical Devices Policy?4 What is the significance of this… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Policy for the Medical Devices Sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities” published in The Print on 26th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has launched the SUPREME initiative to provide financial support for the upgradation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation facilities (AIFs). What… Continue reading SUPREME initiative: Centre unveils initiative to upgrade analytical instrumentation facilities

Source: The post is based on the article “Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Delhi will soon have a seamless network of sensors implemented as part of the first phase of the Safe City Project.  What is the Safe… Continue reading Operationalise Safe City Project by August: LG to Delhi Police

Source: The post is based on the article “Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP)?3 What is PM Gati Shakti?4 Why is the Vibrant Villages Programme integrated with PM Gati Shakti? What is… Continue reading Vibrant Villages plan to be merged with PM Gati Shakti

Source: The post is based on the article “PRAYAG Platform For Real-Time Analysis Of Yamuna, Ganga & Their Tributaries Launched” published in PIB on 21st April 2023 What is the News? During the 11th meeting of the Empowered Task Force of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the… Continue reading PRAYAG Platform For Real-Time Analysis Of Yamuna, Ganga & Their Tributaries Launched

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0” published in PIB on 22nd April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the fifth phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik). What is the UDAN Scheme? Click Here to… Continue reading Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches UDAN 5.0

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. plans 100 ‘eat right’ food streets across India” published in The Hindu on 21st April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has planned a “Eat Right Food Streets Project” across India. What is the Eat Right Food Streets Project? Under this project, the… Continue reading Govt. plans 100 ‘eat right’ food streets across India

Source: The post is based on the article “SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space” published in Economic Times on 21st April 2023 What is the News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced a new scheme named “Mission 50K-EV4ECO” to boost the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country. What… Continue reading Mission 50K-EV4ECO: SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space

Source-The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet gives nod for ₹6,003 crore Quantum Mission” published in PIB on 20th April 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission (NQM). What is the National Quantum Mission (NQM)? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science and Technology Aim: To… Continue reading Cabinet approves National Quantum Mission to scale-up scientific & industrial R&D for quantum technologies

Source: The post is based on the article “Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission launches National Campaign “Sangathan se Samriddhi” to mobilize 10 Crore Rural Women into Self Help Groups” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The Minister of Rural Development has launched ‘Sangathan Se Samriddhi’ campaign. What… Continue reading Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission launches National Campaign “Sangathan se Samriddhi” to mobilize 10 Crore Rural Women into Self Help Groups

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches Scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)” published in PIB on 18th April 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the scheme “Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion… Continue reading Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches Marketing and Logistics Development for Promotion of Tribal Products from North Eastern Region (PTP-NER)

Sources: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health” published in PIB on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and World Bank-funded… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiatives and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health

Source: The post is based on the article “Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has said that the Mudra loan project for small and micro enterprises has created over eight crore new entrepreneurs. What is Pradhan… Continue reading Those criticizing MUDRA scheme don’t understand power of microfinance: PM

Source: The post is based on the article “Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag” published in AIR on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Mircha rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. What is Mircha Rice? Mircha rice is grown in West Champaran District, Bihar. The size… Continue reading Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program announced to support grassroots innovators with entrepreneurial, product & market development” published in PIB on 13th April 2023 What is the News? A Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program has been announced at the ongoing Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) 2023. What is the… Continue reading Grassroots Innovations Accelerator program announced to support grassroots innovators with entrepreneurial, product & market development

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana.  Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage

Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project?3 What is the need for this project?4 How will the project be implemented? What is the News? The Indian Council… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours

Source: The post is based on the article “Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The government has identified and documented distinctive features of more than one lakh villages across the country. This entire exercise has been carried… Continue reading Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages

Source: The post is based on the article “How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is E-3 or Exit Engagement Evenings with foreign students?3 About Foreign Students in India4 What is the India Alumni… Continue reading How ICCR plans to build its brand ambassador programme amongst foreign students in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch” published in The Hindu on 1st April 2023 What is the News? A Central government scheme to provide financial assistance to over 5,000 Hindu and Sikh families who migrated to India from Pakistan’s West Punjab after the 1947 partition,… Continue reading Scheme for refugees from Pakistan hits rough patch