Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag” published in The Tribune on 29th March 2023. What is the News? Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Tea has got a European Union Geographical Indication Tag (GI tag). Note: Kangra tea received the Indian GI tag in 2005. About Kangra tea It is a… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag

Source: The post is based on the article “Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year” published in The Hindu on 31st March 2023 What is the News? 22.7 lakh adults from 10 states and union territories in India became qualified as literate adults in 2022-23 by passing… Continue reading New India Literacy Program(NLIP) – Back to school: 22.7 lakh adults sit for literacy and numeracy skills exams this year

Source: The post is based on the article “India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has said India aims at becoming ‘Global… Continue reading India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “States to get rewards for organic farming” published in Livemint on 20th March 2023 What is the News? The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising states. How will the PM PRANAM scheme… Continue reading PM PRANAM scheme: States to get rewards for organic farming

Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks” published in The Hindu on 18th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Government has selected sites in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh to set up new textile parks under… Continue reading PM MITRA Scheme: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, among 7 States to get textile parks

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs” published in PIB on 17th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has informed about the recently launched “herSTART” platform. What is herSTART Platform? herSTART is an initiative of Gujarat University… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurated ‘herSTART’, a platform to encourage women entrepreneurs

Source: The post is based on the article “Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data” published in NDTV on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY)?3 What does the Economic Survey say on PMKVY?4 What are the issues faced by the scheme?… Continue reading Only 22% of candidates trained under PMKVY found a job, shows data

Source: The post is based on the article “Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports” published in the PIB on 15th March 2023. What is the News? The Department of Commerce is implementing the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) since 2017-18. About Trade Infrastructure for… Continue reading Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) being implemented for creation of appropriate infrastructure for the growth of exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Lok Sabha about the Research, Education and… Continue reading Union Minister says, an umbrella scheme Research, Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) is being implemented by the Ministry for capacity building

Source: The post is based on the article “PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry” published in Business Standard on 16th March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan(PM-SYM)?3 What is the progress of the scheme?4 What are the challenges faced by the scheme in its implementation? What is the News?… Continue reading PM-SYM re-evaluation underway: Labour ministry

Source: The post is based on the article “BIS Launches ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Series” published in PIB on 15th March 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India has announced the launch of ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Initiative. What is Learning Science via Standards Initiative?… Continue reading BIS Launches ‘Learning Science via Standards’ Series

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme” published in PIB on 11th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the MSME Competitive(LEAN) Scheme. What is Lean Manufacturing? Lean manufacturing is a production process based on an ideology… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme under MSME Champions Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme” published in the Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the ‘Har Payment Digital’ mission during Digital Payments Awareness Week (DPAW) 2023. About Har Payment Digital Mission Under this, the payment… Continue reading Har Payment Digital Mission: RBI initiates 75 digital villages programme

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS” published in Business Standard on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hallmarking?3 About Hallmarking Scheme for Jewellery4 What is Hallmark Unique Identification(HUID)?5 How does the Consumer benefit from HUID?6 What happens if the hallmarked… Continue reading Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS

Source: The post is based on the article “President of India confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? The President of India has conferred the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023. The President also launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA-CTR) Campaign 2023. Note:… Continue reading President of india confers Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation” published in PIB on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched pan India Yuva Utsava-India@2047 from IIT Ropar in Punjab.  What is Yuva Utsav? Organized by: Nehru Yuva Kendra… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Yuva Utsav across the nation

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches and inaugurates three national flagship programmes at ICAR-CIBA campus, Chennai” published in the PIB on 27th February 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has inaugurated and launched three national flagship programmes. These are a) the Genetic… Continue reading Union Minister launches and inaugurates three national flagship programmes at ICAR-CIBA campus, Chennai

Source: The post is based on the article “Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT” Initiative” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?1.1 What is SWAYATT Initiative?2 What is the progress made by the SWAYATT Initiative?3 What is Government E-Marketplace(GeM)? What is the News? A Function was held to… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT” Initiative

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi

Source: The post is based on the article “Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Jal Jeevan Mission might not be able to achieve the target set for it of 100% tap water coverage for households by 2024,… Continue reading Mega push for ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ to reach the target within year

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port, Gujarat. What is the Sagar Parikrama Program?… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port in Gujarat

Source: The post is based on the article “AICTE launches a curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI Design & Technology and Diploma in IC Manufacturing” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI… Continue reading AICTE launches a curriculum designed for B. Tech Electronics VLSI Design & Technology and Diploma in IC Manufacturing

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in PIB on 15th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme- Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26

Source: The post is based on the article “Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report” published in Down To Earth on 12th February 2023. What is the News? According to a Parliamentary committee report, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on… Continue reading Earth sciences ministry made progress but has been ‘sluggish’ on a few counts: Parliamentary report

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? The Union government has signed loan agreements to borrow up to ₹13,879 crores to strengthen health infrastructure from international agencies. The loan agreements have been signed… Continue reading Loans to augment PM-ABHIM: Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure