Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

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”

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