Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Doctors got just 20% of insurance money under PMGKP” published in The Hindu on 19th September 2022. What is the News? Dependents of doctors got just over 20% of the total money distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) insurance scheme for health workers who… Continue reading Doctors got just 20% of insurance money under PMGKP

Source: The post is based on the article “To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM” published in Indian Express on 19th September 2022. What is the News? The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising… Continue reading To curb use of chemical fertilizers, Govt to give nod to PM PRANAM

Source: The post is based on the article “US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India” published in The Print on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, the Government of India and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced the launch… Continue reading US, India launch new initiative to increase tree coverage in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav to start from September 17” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Health is planning a nationwide mega voluntary blood donation drive called Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav.  What is Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav? It is a mega drive… Continue reading Raktdaan Amrit Mahotsav to start from September 17

Source: The post is based on the article “National Metallurgist Award Scheme” published in PIB on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Steel has given approval for the National Metallurgist Award 2022. What is the National Metallurgist Award 2022? National Metallurgists Day Awards was instituted in 1962 by the then Ministry… Continue reading National Metallurgist Award Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Rajasthan Government has launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme. What is the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme? Aim: To provide economic support to the poor and… Continue reading Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Urban Affairs rolls out ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has announced the commencement of ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’ and the first ever Indian Swachhata League(ISL). What is Swachh Amrit… Continue reading Ministry of Urban Affairs rolls out ‘Swachh Amrit Mahotsav’

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) Scheme.  What is the PM SHRI… Continue reading Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)

Source: The post is based on the article “Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission observes Rashtriya Poshan Maah” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Mah during the month of September 2022. The Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission observes Rashtriya Poshan Maah

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day” published in PIB on 5th September 2022 What is the News? On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister has announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools. What… Continue reading Prime Minister announces a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools on the occasion of Teachers Day

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was the Scheme for Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks launched?3 What is the objective of the Scheme for… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund” published in PIB on 31st August 2022. What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the disposal of Chana (Pulses) to States/UTs at a discounted rate to be utilized for… Continue reading Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti Aayog” published in TOI on 25th August 2022. What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Reuse and Recycling Market in India’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading India’s battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti Aayog

Source: The post is based on the article “Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana?3 Performance of the scheme: 4 What are the reasons for the poor performance of the scheme? What is the News?… Continue reading Nikshay Poshan Yojana: TB nutrition aid falls short

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks” published in Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “One Nation One Fertiliser” scheme?3 What is the government’s argument for introducing this scheme?4 What can be… Continue reading Explained: The One Nation One Fertilizer scheme, the Govt’s logic, and some immediate risks

Source: The post is based on the article “Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth” published in PIB on 20th August 2022. What is the News? National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society has launched the second phase of Grameen… Continue reading Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans” published in TOI on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS). What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS)? Background: Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced by the Government… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans

Source: The post is based on the article “Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State & Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT in the Country” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and… Continue reading Goa becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified State & Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the First ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Certified UT in the Country

Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bal Aadhar?3 How is Bal Aadhar different from Aadhar Card?4 What happens to the Baal Aadhar after the children turn five? What is the… Continue reading Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative

Source: The post is based on the article “Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan” published in PIB on 16th August 2022. What is the News? The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser(PSA) to the Government of India (GoI) has announced the launch of the Manthan platform. What is Manthan Platform? Manthan… Continue reading Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India unveils Manthan

Source: The post is based on the article “Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births: Minister” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health has virtually launched the Paalan 1000 National Campaign and Parenting App to reduce child mortality. Note: India… Continue reading Paalan 1000 Campaign: Child mortality has dipped to 35 per 1,000 live births: Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Government to enumerate people who clean sewers” published in The Hindu on 13th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment(MoSJ&E) is now preparing to undertake a nationwide survey to enumerate all people engaged in hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks.… Continue reading National Action Plan for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem(NAMASTE): Government to enumerate people who clean sewers

Source: The post is based on the article “National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieves target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property(IP) awareness” published in PIB on 11th August 2022. What is the News? National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission(NIPAM) has achieved a target of imparting Intellectual Property(IP) awareness and basic training to 1… Continue reading National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) achieves target of training 1 million students on Intellectual Property(IP) awareness

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Heavy Industries  launches Automated Online Data Transfer for capturing critical data related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) from the  PLI applicant’s ERP system to PLI Auto Portal” published in PIB on 11th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched… Continue reading Ministry of Heavy Industries launches Automated Online Data Transfer for capturing critical data related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) from the PLI applicant’s ERP system to PLI Auto Portal

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches SMILE-75 Initiative” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the “SMILE-75 Initiative”. What is the SMILE-75 Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment under… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE-75 Initiative”