Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

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

Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches Rozgar Mela – recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Rozgar Mela.  What is Rozgar Mela? Rozgar Mela is a recruitment drive to hire 10 lakh personnel.  Under this… Continue reading PM launches Rozgar Mela – recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches programme to strengthen Kashi-Tamil Nadu bond” published in The Hindu on 22nd October 2022. What is the News? The Union Government has announced a month-long programme named ‘Kashi-Tamil Sangamam’. What is Kashi-Tamil Sangamam Programme? Aim: To rekindle the civilisational link between the new Kashi and… Continue reading Centre launches programme to strengthen Kashi-Tamil Nadu bond

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Ministry of Home Affairs organises Tribal Youth Exchange Programme for the development of Tribal Youth” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Ministry… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with Ministry of Home Affairs organises Tribal Youth Exchange Programme for the development of Tribal Yout

Source: The post is based on the following articles a. “PM launches Mission LiFE in the presence of U.N. Secretary General” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. b. “PM launches Mission LiFE at Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat” published in PIB on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The… Continue reading PM launches Mission LiFE in the presence of U.N. Secretary General

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with chosen destinations from 15 States” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Swadesh Darshan Scheme? 3 What is Swadesh Darshan 2.0?4 Tourism Sector in India What is the News? Government will launch… Continue reading Govt. to launch Swadesh Darshan 2 with chosen destinations from 15 States

Source: The post is based on the article “First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation” published in PIB on 18h October 2022. What is the News? The first 11 awardees of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme were felicitated in the presence of the German Ambassador to India &… Continue reading First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated

Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurated One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme?3 What is PM-Kisan Samridhi Kendras(PM-KSK)?4 What is Indian Edge? What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated 600 Kisan… Continue reading PM inaugurated One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?” published in the Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras?3 How RBKs are helpful for farmers?4 How does the RBKs are recognised? What is the News? An Ethiopian… Continue reading What are Rythu Bharosa Kendras that are being visited by an Ethiopian delegation?

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the amount of paddy straw generated?3 About the paddy straw pelletisation and torrefaction plants scheme4 What are the advantages of the scheme?… Continue reading Centre to help set up paddy straw pellet units to arrest stubble burning

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26” published in the PIB on 12th October 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a new Scheme, Prime… Continue reading Cabinet approves new Scheme “Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE) for the remaining four years of the 15th Finance Commission from 2022-23 to 2025-26

Source: The post is based on the article “Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)” published in the PIB on 7th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)3 What is the need for a dedicated Credit Guarantee… Continue reading Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) notifies establishment of Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS)

Source: The post is based on the article “69% houses under PMAY in rural India are owned by women, says govt.” published in The Hindu on 4th October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana?3 About the performance of PMAY-Gramin4 What is the reason behind the increase in women beneficiaries?5… Continue reading 69% houses under PMAY in rural India are owned by women, says govt.

Source: The post is based on the article “Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launches Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), a body under the Department of Telecommunications, officially launched Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) Scheme. What is the reason for launching… Continue reading Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) launches Telecom Technology Development Fund scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP)?3 What is the present target under NCAP?4 What is the new target under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026

Source: The post is based on the article “Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? A new feature called the Bharatskills Forum has been added to the Bharatskills learning platform that… Continue reading Directorate General of Training (DGT) launches Bharat Skills Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing platform for the ITIs’ trainees, trainers and industry

Source: The post is based on the article “CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking” published in Livemint on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has launched a multi-phase ‘Operation Garuda’ against an illicit drug trafficking network. What is Operation Garuda? Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) Aim:… Continue reading CBI launches ‘Operation Garuda’ against illicit drug trafficking

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months” published in PIB on 28th September 2022 What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved the extension for the  Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII) for a further  period of 3 months… Continue reading Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21” published in PIB on 28th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister was informed about the progress under the National Health Mission(NHM) during FY 2020-21. What is the… Continue reading Union Cabinet informed about progress under National Health Mission (NHM) – 2020-21

Source: The post is based on the article “Nutrition rating stars set to appear soon on food pack labels” published in Indian Express on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Indian Nutrition Rating(INR)?3 What are the criteria for food Rating?4 What is the criticism against this rating system of foods? What… Continue reading Nutrition rating stars set to appear soon on food pack labels

Source: The post is based on the article “Operation Megh Chakra: 50 under CBI scanner over child pornography” published in The Hindu on 25th September 2022 What is the News? The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has conducted an operation code-named “Megh Chakra”. What is Operation Megh-Chakra? Operation Megh Chakra ​​is a pan-India drive against the… Continue reading Operation Megh Chakra: 50 under CBI scanner over child pornography

Source: The post is based on the article “MoHUA to launch ‘Swachh Toycathon’, a unique competition to make toys from Waste” published in PIB on 25th September 2022. What is the News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched the “Swachh Toycathon” under the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav. What is Swachh Toycathon? Swachh Toycathon is… Continue reading MoHUA to launch ‘Swachh Toycathon’, a unique competition to make toys from ‘Waste’