Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

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

Source: The post is based on the article “DAY-NRLM launches eSARAS mobile App to Market products made by women of Self-help Groups” published in PIB on 3rd July 2023. What is the News? The Union Ministry of Rural Development has launched eSARAS mobile App. What is eSARAS mobile App? eSARAS mobile App is an initiative… Continue reading DAY-NRLM launches eSARAS mobile App

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh” published in pib on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCEM) in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. What is Sickle Cell Anaemia? Click… Continue reading Prime Minister launches National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “DPIIT successfully organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System” published in PIB on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has successfully organized the National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS). What is the Industrial Park… Continue reading DPIIT successfully organizes National Workshop on Industrial Park Rating System

Source: The post is based on the article “Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector Banks authorized to implement and operationalise Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? The Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance has permitted all Public Sector Banks and eligible Private Sector… Continue reading Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, 2023

Source: The post is based on the following articles: –  “Centre to issue norms against ‘dark patterns’ in online advertisements” published in The Hindu on 1st July 2023 – “Department of Consumer Affairs urges online platforms to refrain from adopting ‘dark patterns’ harming consumer interest” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the… Continue reading Centre to Issue Norms Against ‘Dark Patterns’ in Online Advertisements

Source: The post is based on the article “The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Open Market Sale Scheme?3 What is the objective behind introducing the Open Market Sale Scheme?4 How has the Central Government revised the… Continue reading The Open Market Sale Scheme for wheat and rice

Source: The post is based on the article “Unique package for farmers announced” published in PIB on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the package of innovative schemes2.1 What are the salient features of the package of innovative schemes?3 What are the benefits of a package of innovative schemes? What is the News? The Cabinet Committee… Continue reading Package of innovative schemes for farmers: Unique package for farmers announced

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Centre plans ‘market’ scheme to promote sustainable living” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023. “‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push” published in the Business Standard on 29th June 2023. What is the News? The Environment Ministry has issued a draft notification detailing a proposed ‘Green Credits Scheme’.… Continue reading ‘Green credits’ scheme launched for eco push

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rs. 56,415 crore to 16 States for Capital Investment under ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’ scheme” published in PIB on 26th June 2023 What is the News? The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has approved capital investment proposals of Rs 56,415… Continue reading Centre approves funds for 16 States for Capital Investment under ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’ scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal” published in PIB on 26th June 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched Nandi Portal. What is Nandi Portal? Developed by: Department of Animal Husbandry and… Continue reading Union Minister launches NANDI (NOC Approval for New Drug and Inoculation System) Portal

Source: The post is based on the article “Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces” published in Hindustan Times on 18th June 2023 What is the News? Mahindra Defence Systems (MDS), has started deliveries of ‘Armado,’ an Armoured Light Specialist Vehicle (ALSV) built for the Indian armed forces. What is Armado? Armado… Continue reading Mahindra Defence begins deliveries of ‘Armado’ for Indian armed forces

Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates first-ever National Training Conclave”  published in PIB on 12th June 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first-ever National Training Conclave at the International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. What is the National Training Conclave? The National Training… Continue reading PM inaugurates first-ever National Training Conclave

Source: The post is based on the article “Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR)3 What are the areas identified for MAHIR?4 What will be the scope of MAHIR?5… Continue reading Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) launched to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves continuation of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’” published in the PIB on 7th June 2023 What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme of “Exploration of Coal and Lignite scheme” from 2021-22 to… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves continuation of Central Sector Scheme of ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme’

Source: The post is based on the article “What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households” published in the Indian Express on 8th June 2023 What is the News? The Kerala government officially launched the Kerala Fibre Optical Network (KFON). Through KFON, Kerala became the first state to declare the right to Internet as a basic right. What is… Continue reading Kerala Fibre Optical Network: What is KFON, Kerala’s scheme for internet connectivity for all households

Source: The post is based on the following article  “PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves” published in the  Live Mint on 6th June 2023 “World Environment Day 2023 celebrated with a thrust on Mission LiFE” published in the PIB on 5th June 2023 What is the News? On World Environment Day, in a move to revive wetlands and mangroves… Continue reading PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. What is Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative? Need: Over the next 5 years, India’s… Continue reading MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 “Cabinet nod for second phase of CITIIS programme” published in The Hindu on 1st June 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has… Continue reading Cabinet approves City Investments to Innovate, Integrate and Sustain 2.0 (CITIIS 2.0) from 2023 to 2027

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level” published in the PIB on 25th May 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched the SAMARTH campaign. What is the SAMARTH campaign? It is a campaign to… Continue reading Minister of Rural Development launches SAMARTH campaign to promote digital transactions at Gram Panchayat Level

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PLI Scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware?3 How has this PLI scheme 1.0 for IT Hardware performed?4 What are… Continue reading Centre more than doubles outlay on PLI for IT hardware to ₹17,000 crore

Source: The post is based on the article “India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has launched a mobile application called “Meri LiFE” (My Life) to empower young people… Continue reading India launches ‘Meri LiFE’ app to encourage youth participation in tackling climate change