Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture” published in PIB on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Culture in 2022? Azadi ka Amrit… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Culture

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Recently, detailed results from a clinical trial involving Lecanemab drug for Alzheimer’s disease were published.   The findings indicate the drug was effective in slowing cognitive… Continue reading Explained | Will new drug slow the progress of Alzheimer’s?

Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana” published in PIB on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of State Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana. What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Type:… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana

Source: The post is based on the article “House panel flags ‘casual approach’ of government over setting up disability centres” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment has released a report on the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. What… Continue reading House panel flags ‘casual approach’ of government over setting up disability centres

Source: The post is based on the article “Only one-fourth of sanctioned solar power projects took off, says Minister” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 What is the News? The Minister for New and Renewable Energy has informed that only one-fourth of the solar projects sanctioned under the Scheme for Development of Solar… Continue reading Only one-fourth of sanctioned solar power projects took off, says Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Expedite approval to continue scheme for madrasas, minority institutes: Parliamentary panel tells government” published in The Hindu on 14th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Scheme for Providing Education to Madrasas/Minorities(SPEMM)?3 Scheme for Providing Quality Education in Madrasas(SPQEM)3.1 Infrastructure Development of Minority Institutes(IDMI)… Continue reading Expedite approval to continue scheme for madrasas, minority institutes: Parliamentary panel tells government

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to turn 36,428 villages as model tribal villages” published in The Hindu on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs is now working to develop 36,428 villages with at least 50% tribal population and 500 STs across the country into… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna(PMAAGY): Govt. to turn 36,428 villages as ‘model tribal villages’

Source: The post is based on the article “NMCG Launches Project on ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local Resources Based on Technology’ Under Arth Ganga” published in PIB on 10th December 2022 What is the News? National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) has launched the project ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local… Continue reading NMCG Launches Project on ‘Capacity Building Programme for Leveraging Community and Local Resources Based on Technology’ Under Arth Ganga

Source: The post is based on the article “Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel” published in PIB on 7th December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Commerce has decided to expand the scope of the Remission of Duties and… Continue reading Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme gets extended to Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Articles of Iron & Steel

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Civil Aviation Launches Digi Yatra for Three Airports in The Country” published in PIB on 1st December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digi Yatra?3 How to get a Digi Yatra ID?4 How to use the Digi Yatra facility at the airport?5… Continue reading Union Minister for Civil Aviation Launches Digi Yatra for Three Airports in The Country

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s low-cost WiFi scheme still buffering” published in Business Standard on 30th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PM WANI Scheme?3 What has been the progress of the scheme?4 What are the reasons for the slow progress of the PM WANI Scheme? What… Continue reading Centre’s low-cost WiFi scheme still buffering

Source: The post is based on the article “Nai Chetna campaign against gender-based violence gets under way in Kerala” published in The Hindu on 29th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Urban Development launches the Nai Chetna-Pahal Badlav Ki Campaign. Note: The campaign is being implemented in Kerala under the umbrella of… Continue reading Nai Chetna campaign against gender-based violence gets under way in Kerala

Source: The post is based on the article “eGramSwaraj and Audit Online of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins GOLD AWARD under the National Awards for e-Governance” published in PIB on 28th November 2022. What is the News? eGramSwaraj and AuditOnline of Ministry of Panchayati Raj have won the GOLD AWARD under the category “Excellence in… Continue reading eGramSwaraj and Audit Online of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins GOLD AWARD under the National Awards for e-Governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru” published in The Hindu on 21st November. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched the Toilets 2.0 campaign in Bengaluru on the occasion of World Toilet Day 2022. What is Toilets 2.0 Campaign?… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru

Source: The post is based on the article “Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a call for startup applications for registration on the MAARG… Continue reading Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal

Source: The post is based on the article “25 lakh Central govt. pensioners receive digital life certificates” published in The Hindu on 22nd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jeevan Pramaan?3 How is Jeevan Pramaan different from a traditional life certificate?4 What is the change the government has brought in the issuance… Continue reading Jeevan Pramaan: 25 lakh Central govt. pensioners receive digital life certificates

Source: The post is based on the article “NCPCR launches ‘GHAR’ to enable smooth repatriation of children to their native place” published in TOI on 21st November 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Women and Child Development has launched the GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite Portal on the occasion of World… Continue reading NCPCR launches ‘GHAR’ to enable smooth repatriation of children to their native place

Source: The post is based on the article “NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware” published in PIB on 16th November 2022. What is the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched the fourth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign. What is the Digital Shakti Campaign? Launched in:… Continue reading NCW launches Digital Shakti 4.0 focussing on making women digitally skilled and aware

Source: The post is based on the article “Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones” published in The Hindu on 14th November 2022. What is the News? The Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology(CSTT) will soon launch the ‘Shabd Shala’ initiative. What is the Shabd Shala Initiative? Shabd Shala is a website which will invite… Continue reading Shabd Shala Initiative: Finding Indian language equivalents for selfie, drones…

Source: The post is based on the article “Renewable energy ministry to continue Bio Energy Programme till 2025-26, provides Rs 858 cr for phase-I” published in PIB on 8th November 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has said that it will continue the National Bio Energy Programme till 2025-26.… Continue reading Renewable energy ministry to continue Bio Energy Programme till 2025-26, provides Rs 858 cr for phase-I

Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bond scheme amended, sale from tomorrow” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022.  What is the News? The Government of India has notified several changes to the Electoral Bond Scheme. What is the Electoral Bond Scheme? Click Here to read What are the changes being… Continue reading Electoral Bond scheme amended, sale from tomorrow

Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects – ‘IIPDF Scheme” published in PIB on 8th November 2022.  What is the News? The Department of Economic Affairs(DEA), Ministry of Finance notified the Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects –… Continue reading Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects – ‘IIPDF Scheme’

Source: The post is based on the article “Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal, Mizoram becomes the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission” published in PIB on 4th November 2022.  What is the News?  Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal district of Mizoram has become the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji… Continue reading Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal, Mizoram becomes the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission

Source: The post is based on the article “India Post Payments Bank conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp” published in PIB on 2nd November 2022. What is the News? India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) has conducted India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp with an initiative called ‘Niveshak Didi’. What is Niveshak Didi? Launched by: India… Continue reading India Post Payments Bank conducts India’s First Floating Financial Literacy Camp

Source: The post is based on the article “Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MGNREGA?3 About the study on MGNREGA4 What are the problems found by the study on MGNREGA?5 What are the suggestions given by the study on… Continue reading  Decentralise MGNREGS for better implementation, says study