Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source: This post on PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher education” published in PIB on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Source: This post on Health Coverage Expansion Under PM-JAY has been created based on the article ” PM rolls out health cover for persons aged 70 and above “published in The Hindu on 30th October 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a significant extension to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya… Continue reading Health Coverage Expansion Under PM-JAY

Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) has been created based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana” published in PIB on 29th October 2024. Why in news? Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) is a landmark scheme for developing and empowering Tribal Communities in India. About Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)

Source: This post on Government Doubles Loan Limit Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has been created based on the article “Govt. doubles loan limit under Mudra Yojana to ₹20 lakh” published in The Hindu  on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been raised from ₹10… Continue reading Government Doubles Loan Limit Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Source: This post on National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) has been created based on the article “Centre to relaunch mission to preserve ancient manuscripts “ published in The Hindu on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Ministry of Culture is set to relaunch the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). About the relaunch of the… Continue reading Relaunch of National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)

Source: This post on Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in PIB on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) launched the third phase of the… Continue reading Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program

Source: This post on eShram – One Stop Solution has been created based on the article “Centre launches upgraded eShram portal as a ‘One Stop Solution’ for unorganised workers” published in Business Line on 22nd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports launched the “eShram… Continue reading eShram – One Stop Solution

Source: This post on Sakura Programme 2024 has been created based on the article “20 students from India to participate in Sakura Programme 2024” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (DoSEL), is sending a delegation of 20 school students and 2… Continue reading Sakura Programme 2024

Source: This post on Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs has been created based on the article “UGC’s draft guidelines for academic leaders inspired by ‘traditional wisdom’” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2024. Why in news? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for institutional leadership development in higher… Continue reading Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs

Source: This post on NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI has been created based on the article “NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI: Smart Reefer Transportation to Curb Post-Harvest Losses” published in Financial express on 19th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) launched SARTHI (Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence) to address… Continue reading NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI

Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) inaugurated a new… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)

Source: This post on Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched two… Continue reading Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)

Source: This post on Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply has been created based on the article “Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) “ published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under various government schemes from… Continue reading Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply

Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?”  published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip

Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy

Source- This post on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative has been created based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies Ecomark Rules under Lifestyle for Environment initiative” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative

Source: The post on Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes is based on the article “Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes”  published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet approved the rationalization of Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare into two umbrella schemes: Pradhan… Continue reading Union Cabinet Approves Merger of Agricultural Schemes

Source – This post on Create in India’ Initiative is based on the article “PM urges participation in ‘Create in India’ challenges, says it is a huge platform” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released Create in India’ Initiative. About Create in India’ Initiative 1. Launched… Continue reading Create in India’ Initiative

Source – This post on Paryatan Mitra & Paryatan Didi Initiative is based on the article “Ministry of Tourism Launches Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi – A National Responsible Tourism Initiative” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Ministry of Tourism launched a new initiative ‘Paryatan Mitra’ and ‘Paryatan Didi’ on the occasion of World… Continue reading Paryatan Mitra & Paryatan Didi Initiative

Source – This post on World Tourism Day is based on the article “World Tourism Day 2024” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, World Tourism Day was celebrated on September 27. About World Tourism Day 1. About: World Tourism Day is celebrated annually on September 27. 2. Theme: The theme for World Tourism Day… Continue reading World Tourism Day 2024

Source – This post on Seva Se Seekhen Program is based on the article “Seva Se Seekhen Program Empowering Youth and Fostering Culture of Compassion and Service in Community” published in PIB on 26th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the “Seva Se Seekhen” program under… Continue reading Seva Se Seekhen Program

Source – This post on Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 is based on the article “Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav Launches Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0 to Protect the Health and Well-Being of India’s Youth” published in PIB on 25th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Union Minister of State for Health and Family… Continue reading Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2.0

Source- This post on Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program is based on the article “CERT-In & SISA Launches First of its kind ANAB-Accredited AI Security Certification (CSPAI) Program” published in PIB on 24th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, CERT-In & SISA launched the ANAB-Accredited AI Security Certification (CSPAI) Program. The launch marks a… Continue reading Certified Security Professional for Artificial Intelligence (CSPAI) program

Source- This post on Rapa Nui is based on the article “Rapa Nui genomes restore the real history of an old, troubled people” published in The Hindu on 18th September 2024. Why in News? The government has approved the extension of the PM-AASHA scheme, allocating ₹35,000 crore to ensure farmers receive better prices for their produce and to manage price fluctuations… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)

Source- This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) is based on the article “Tribal homestays, farming on forest land are highlights of Centre’s fresh drive to develop ST villages” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the PMJUGA for improving the socio-economic condition of tribal communities. About… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)