Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has announced that the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) will be a part of Direct Beneficiary Transfer(DBT) Scheme providing direct government benefits to all apprentices. What is the significance of this decision? Earlier companies used to pay apprentices the entire amount and then seek… Continue reading National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): MSDE launches DBT scheme to extend direct monetary support to apprentices

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) scheme?3 What is Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme? 4 What is the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)?5 What is MSME Idea Hackathon,2022? What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched… Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “India State Support Program for Road Safety”?3 How will the program help the states in reducing road accidents?4 Road Accidents in India and their impact on the economy What is the News? The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support the “India State Support… Continue reading India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety

What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++ and Water+ certifications under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. What is Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0? Launched by: Prime Minister in October 2022 Aim: To achieve “Garbage Free” status for all cities. Components of the Mission:… Continue reading Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India

What is the News? Government of India has announced several programmes to enhance the future career aspects of youth recruited under Agnipath Scheme. What are the programmes announced by the Government of India for youth recruited under Agnipath Scheme? Three Year Bachelor Degree Programme The Ministry of Education has announced that it will launch a… Continue reading Education Ministry to recognize in-service training received by Agniveers as credits for graduation

What is the News? The Defence Minister has addressed the participants of the 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. What is the Joint Civil-Military Programme? The Joint Civil-Military Programme was initiated in 2001 with the aim of fostering a structured interface between civil servants… Continue reading Greater civil-military jointness must to further strengthen national security & deal with future challenges says Raksha Mantri at the 28th Joint Civil-Military Training Programme at LBSNAA

What is the News? Northwest Delhi district administration has launched the ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme. What is the ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme? Nanhi Pari programme aims to provide a one-stop solution to parents, eliminating their need to visit various offices to obtain documents. Under the programme, essential services such as the provision of a birth certificate, Aadhaar… Continue reading ‘Nanhi Pari’ Programme: For newborn girls, initiative to get all key certificates at hospital itself

What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022). Note: Air sports encompasses various sports activities involving the medium of air. These include sports like air-racing, aerobatics, aero modeling, hang gliding, paragliding, paramotoring and skydiving etc.  What is National Air Sport Policy 2022(NASP 2022)? Aim: To… Continue reading Minister of Civil Aviation launches National Air Sports Policy

What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched Jan Samarth Portal and also released a new series of coins. What is Jan Samarth Portal? Jan Samarth is a unique digital portal linking thirteen credit-linked Government Schemes on a single platform. The portal will be an ‘end-to-end delivery platform’ and more people will come forward… Continue reading Jan Samarth Portal: PM launches new series of coins, portal for credit-linked govt schemes

What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment – LiFE Movement’. What is Lifestyle for the Environment – LiFE Movement? The idea of LiFE was introduced by the Prime Minister during the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow in 2021. Aim:… Continue reading PM launches global initiative ‘Lifestyle for the Environment- LiFE Movement

What is the News? The Central Government has approved New Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and Sikkim”. What is the “Promotion of MSMEs in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To provide financial… Continue reading New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness

What is the News? Ten day’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) has concluded. What is Gen Next Democracy Network programme? Launched by: Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR). Under the programme, youth from democratic countries come to India to get acquainted with India’s heritage, culture and functioning of Indian democracy.… Continue reading ICCR’s Gen Next Democracy Network programme concludes

What is the News? The Prime Minister has released benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. What is the PM CARES for Children Scheme? The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2021 for the Children.  Aim: To support children who have lost both their parents or legal… Continue reading PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme

What is the News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the Indian Business Portal. What is Indian Business Portal? The portal is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. It is an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters… Continue reading Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace

What is the News? The Government has approved the New Guidelines of the Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). The programme will be implemented during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle(2021-22 to 2025-26). What is Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme? The Government has adopted the cluster development approach as a key strategy… Continue reading New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved

What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT conducted a brainstorming session with Researchers and Startups aimed to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI [BHASHa INterface for India]. What is Digital India BHASHINI? It is India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) led language translation platform. The Bhashini Platform is a part of the National Language… Continue reading MeitY holds Brainstorming with Researchers & Startups to shape strategy for Digital India BHASHINI – India’s AI led language translation platform

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why is India pursuing green hydrogen?4 How much green hydrogen is India producing?5 What are the advantages of hydrogen as a fuel? What is the News? At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, India has said that India will emerge as the leader of green… Continue reading Green hydrogen: Fuel of the future?

  Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for a new scheme for Discoms?3 What is LPSC?4 What will be the key provisions of the proposed schemes?5 What are the benefits of the proposed scheme? What is the News? The Ministry of Power is working on a scheme to mitigate the financial woes… Continue reading Power Ministry working on a scheme to liquidate the past dues of Discoms

Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Swachh Survekshan 20233 What is Swachh Survekshan?4 What are the new additions to SS2023?5 What is the significance of Swachh Survekshan? What is the News? The government has launched the eighth edition of Swachh Survekshan -2023 (SS 2023) under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About the Swachh Survekshan… Continue reading MoHUA launches Swachh Survekshan 2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the theme of ‘Waste to Wealth’ for Garbage Free Cities

What is the News? The Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and IT has launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for Centralized Right of Way(RoW) approvals. What is GatiShakti Sanchar Portal? GatiShakti Sanchar Portal is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of Way(RoW)… Continue reading Union Minister launches Gatishakti Sanchar Portal says it will help in rollout of 5G network across the country

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is BHARAT TAP Initiative?3 What is Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative?4 What is NARDECO?5 What is NARDECO-MAHI? What is the News? The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the BHARAT TAP initiative and Nirmal Jal Prayas Initiative at the ‘Plumbex India’ exhibition. This exhibition is aimed at products… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘BHARAT TAP’ initiative at Plumbex India Exhibition

What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched the National Data & Analytics Platform (NDAP) for open public use. What is the National Data & Analytics Platform(NDAP)? Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To democratize access to public government data by making data accessible, interoperable, interactive and available on a user-friendly platform.  Features of NDAP Accessibility:… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches the National Data & Analytics Platform

What is the News? Defence Minister has approved revised Scales of Accommodation 2022 (SoA) for Defence Services. What is Scales of Accommodation(SoA)? The Scales of Accommodation(SoA) defines the authorization for construction facilities for operational, functional, training, administrative, living and recreation facilities for the Defence Services.  These scales are applicable for all three Defence Services and… Continue reading Defence Minister approves Enhanced Scales of Accommodation – 2022 for the Armed Forces

What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a Mission Amrit Sarovar. What is Mission Amrit Sarovar? Aim: To develop and rejuvenate 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. In total, it would lead to the creation of 50,000 water bodies… Continue reading Mission Amrit Sarovar- A high level meeting held to review the progress of the Mission under the chairmanship of Secretary, Rural Development

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NITI Aayog Experience Studio on Drones?3 What are the other initiatives launched?4 What is the Cloud Innovation Center? What is the News? The Union Minister of Civil Aviation has launched NITI Aayog’s Experience Studio on Drones. What is NITI Aayog Experience Studio on Drones? Purpose: To help promote… Continue reading Union Minister launches NITI Aayog’s Experience Studio on Drones