Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins” published in PIB on 5th August 2022. What is the News? Badhe Chalo Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav has started. What is the ‘Badhe Chalo’ Movement? Organized by: Ministry of Culture under ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ Aim:… Continue reading Badhe Chalo’ Movement under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav begins

Source: The post is based on the article “Experiential learning for the 21st century for Eklavya school principals and teachers launched by NESTS and CBSE” published in PIB on 4th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Experiential Learning for the 21st Century Programme?3 What is Eklavya Model Residential School(EMRS)?4 What is the… Continue reading Experiential learning for 21st century for Eklavya school principals and teachers launched by NESTS and CBSE

Source: The post is based on the article “New scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme titled “State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)”. What is the State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)… Continue reading SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches several edu initiatives to mark 2 years of NEP 2020” published in Hindustan Times on 30th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has launched several initiatives on the second anniversary of the National Education Policy(NEP) 2020. What are the initiatives launched… Continue reading Centre launches several edu initiatives to mark 2 years of NEP 2020

Source: The post is based on the article “Nagar Van Yojana” published in PIB on 1st August 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about Nagar Van Yojana. What is Nagar Van Yojana? Launched by: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Aim:… Continue reading Nagar Van Yojana

Source: The post is based on the article “Depletion in Groundwater Levels” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to the analysis done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Groundwater levels in some parts of the country are declining. What is the status of Groundwater levels in India? CGWB… Continue reading Depletion in Groundwater Levels

Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047?3 What is Revamped Based Power Distribution Sector Scheme?4 What is the National Solar Rooftop Portal?5 What are the… Continue reading PM launches Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister convenes a meeting of Union Ministers and MPs from coastal states of the country to discuss the ongoing countrywide Coastal Clean Up Campaign launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in PIB on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of… Continue reading Union Minister convenes a meeting of Union Ministers and MPs from coastal states of the country to discuss the ongoing countrywide Coastal Clean Up Campaign launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of New and Renewable Energy implements Suryamitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs in the country” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? The Minister for New and Renewable Energy has informed Lok Sabha about the Suryamitra Skill Development Programme. What… Continue reading Ministry of New and Renewable Energy implements Suryamitra Skill Development Programme to boost Green Jobs in the country

Source: The post is based on the article “ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters” published in PIB on 26th July 2022. What is the News? Export Credit Guarantee Corporation(ECGC) has introduced a new scheme to provide enhanced export credit risk insurance cover to the… Continue reading ECGC introduces new scheme providing enhanced export credit risk insurance cover up to 90% for small exporters

Source: The post is based on the article “Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme” published in PIB on 26th July 2022 What is the News? Union Minister of Sports has informed that a number of rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified… Continue reading Rural and indigenous/tribal games have been identified under ‘Promotion of rural and indigenous/tribal games’ component of Khelo India Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end” published in Livemint on 23rd July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Jal Jeevan Mission?3 What is the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission?4 Is there a funding problem with the mission? What… Continue reading Centre seeks to reward all Jal Jeevan Projects by year’s end

Source: The post is based on the article “National Overseas Scholarship Scheme” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SCs and others. What is the National Overseas Scholarship Scheme? Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading National Overseas Scholarship Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Government undertakes several initiatives to promote electronics manufacturing in India” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has launched several initiatives to promote electronics manufacturing in India. Due to these initiatives, the domestic production of electronic goods has increased… Continue reading Government undertakes several initiatives to promote electronics manufacturing in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY). What is Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice &… Continue reading Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana(AVYAY)

Source: The post is based on the article “The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the GOAL Programme. What… Continue reading The second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0) was launched with an aim to digitally upskill tribal youth: Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters” published in PIB on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers is planning to roll out a series of initiatives under… Continue reading Govt of India to roll out Schemes for Strengthening Pharmaceuticals Industry with Focus on MSMEs and Clusters

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha” published in AIR on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs has said that the Government has formulated a NAMASTE… Continue reading Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha

Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs(DoCA) has launched “Jagriti”. What is Jagriti? Jagriti is a mascot for empowering consumers and… Continue reading Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women Safety, Security and Empowerment” published in PIB on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued detailed guidelines for the ‘Mission… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Detailed Guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ aimed at Strengthening Interventions for Women Safety, Security and Empowerment

Source: The post is based on the article “Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world” published in Down To Earth on 13th July 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genomics?3 What does the report say on Genomics?4 What are the recommendations given by the report?5 What is the… Continue reading Data democracy: WHO bats for passing on genomics tech to developing world

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme. What is Mission Vatsalya? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Women and… Continue reading Ministry of Women and Child Development issues Guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme” published in PIB on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Finance Minister chaired the 1st meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority constituted to review the activities of the National Industrial… Continue reading Finance Minister chairs 1st meeting of Apex Monitoring Authority of National Industrial Corridor Development Programme

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain” published in Business Standard on 7th July 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has said that the Centre is considering releasing the GatiShakti national master plan in the public domain. At present, only… Continue reading Centre considers releasing GatiShaakti master plan in public domain