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List of Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims
Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released guidelines for the implementation of the Modernisation of Prisons Project. Note: ‘Prisons’ is a State subject under the State List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Hence, the management and administration of Prisons falls exclusively in the domain of the State… Continue reading Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Utsav Portal?3 What is Amrit Samagam?4 What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)? What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism has launched Utsav Portal at the Amrit Samagam Conference. What is Utsav Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: It is a digital initiative that aims to… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Explained: Midday meal and supplements
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mid Day Meal Scheme?3 What is on the menu in the Mid Day Meal Scheme?4 Why should Eggs be part of the Mid Day Meal Scheme? What is the News? From the next academic session, Karnataka is likely to become the 13th state to provide eggs under… Continue reading Explained: Midday meal and supplements
‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program?2.1 Key Features of the Scheme3 What are the achievements of the Program? What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs. What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the Seema Darshan Project at Nadabet in the border district of Banaskantha in Gujarat. What is Seema Darshan Project? Launched by: It is a joint initiative of the Tourism Department of the state government and the BSF Gujarat Frontier. Aim: To develop border tourism in… Continue reading Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
Centre extends ₹40 crore relief to Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Committee upto 2025-26
Contents1 What is the News?2 Scheme to provide grants-in-aid to the Central Tibetan Relief Committee(CTRC) 3 What is the Central Tibetan Relief Committee(CTRC)?4 What is the Tibetan Parliament in Exile(TPiE)?5 Tibetans in India What is the News? The Union government has extended the scheme to provide Rs.40 crore grants-in-aid to the Dalai Lama’s Central Tibetan Relief… Continue reading Centre extends ₹40 crore relief to Dalai Lama’s Tibetan Committee upto 2025-26
Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 About AVGC Promotion Task Force4 Terms of Reference of the Task Force What is the News? The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics(AVGC) Promotion Task Force. Background The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic(AVGC) sector in India has the potential to… Continue reading Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023. What is Atal Innovation Mission(AIM)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in accordance with the Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget Speech. Aim: To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme?3 Key Features of the Scheme4 What are the benefits to the Government from this scheme? What is the News? The Department of Military Affairs is moving towards finalizing the “Tour of Duty(ToD)” scheme. What is the Tour of Duty(ToD) Scheme? The tour of… Continue reading ‘Tour of Duty’ scheme to recruit soldiers only for 3-5 years being finalized
Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of these guidelines?2.1 Key Features of the Guidelines3 What is NExT? What is the News? The National Medical Commission(NMC) has released draft guidelines on how the doctors will be registered in order to practise medicine. What is the purpose of these guidelines? The guidelines aim to… Continue reading Explained: What are the draft guidelines for registration of doctors proposed by NMC?
Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Positive Indigenisation List?3 What does the third Positive Indigenisation List contain?4 What is the significance of this Positive Indigenisation List?5 What are the measures taken by the Government to maximize the participation of domestic industry? What is the News? The Defense Minister has released the third Positive… Continue reading Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mission Vatsalya?2.1 Key Features of the Mission3 What is the concern related to the mission? What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has sent its draft guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme to States and Union Territories to seek their suggestions. What is Mission Vatsalya?… Continue reading Mission Vatsalya: Public participation sought for child protection
Union Minister says Government has launched number of programs to aid Start-ups in technology sectors
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the programmes launched to aid Startups in technology sectors?2.1 National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations(NIDHI)3 Common Research and Technology Development Hubs (CRTDHs)3.1 Industry Relevant R & D(IRRD) Scheme What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has said that the Government has launched a… Continue reading Union Minister says Government has launched number of programs to aid Start-ups in technology sectors
Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science and Technology has announced the launch of the Integrated Biorefineries Mission. What is the Integrated Biorefineries Mission? Launched under Mission Innovation Co-Led by: India and Netherlands Aim: Develop and demonstrate innovative solutions to accelerate the commercialization of integrated biorefineries, with a target of replacing 10% of… Continue reading Union Minister launches a major futuristic PPP mode initiative for ‘Clean Energy’ with the full launch of “Mission Integrated Biorefineries” to accelerate Clean Energy solutions through Public-Private Alliances
Residential Civil Services Examination Coaching Programme for Muslim community inaugurated in New Panvel, Mumbai
What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has inaugurated Anjuman-I-Islam’s UPSC Academy (AIUPSC) in Mumbai. About the Anjuman-I-Islam’s UPSC Academy(AIUPSC) Purpose: It is a Residential Coaching Programme for Civil Services and other Govt. Examinations. The academy is meant specially for students and candidates belonging to the Muslim community. Setup by: Anjuman-I-Islam and is… Continue reading Residential Civil Services Examination Coaching Programme for Muslim community inaugurated in New Panvel, Mumbai
RPF conducts month long Pan India Drive against touts under Operation Upalabdh
What is the News? Railway Protection Force(RPF) has launched Operation Upalabdh. What is Operation Upalabdh? Launched by: Railway Protection Force(RPF) Purpose: It is a pan India drive against activities of touts who use virtual tools to buy railway tickets before genuine passengers do. These tickets are then used by touts for business, such as selling… Continue reading RPF conducts month long Pan India Drive against touts under Operation Upalabdh
Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme?3 Key Features of RAMP Programme4 What is the expected impact of the RAMP Programme? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance” (RAMP) Programme. What is the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance(RAMP) Programme? Nodal… Continue reading Cabinet approves USD 808 million for “Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance”
Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
What is the News? As part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, the Projection Mapping Show ‘Matrubhumi’ is receiving an overwhelming response. What is the Matrubhumi Show? It is being organized as part of the Red Fort Festival – Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. Purpose: It is a Projection Mapping Show that showcases the… Continue reading Matrubhumi – the projection mapping show highlighting the facets of India will now be exhibited at the historic Red Fort throughout the year
15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities?3 Important Schemes under the Programme: 3.1 Educational Empowerment3.2 Economic Empowerment What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM… Continue reading 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Sagarmala Programme?3 Components of the Sagarmala Programme 4 About the projects under Sagarmala5 Achievements of the Programme What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has organized an event to commemorate the successful seven years of the Sagarmala program. What is the Sagarmala Programme? Launched… Continue reading Sagarmala – Seven years of Spectacular Success
3 Animated Films On Protection & Conservation Of Indian Rivers under H2Ooooh! Initiative released
What is the News? National Mission for Clean Ganga, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and other partners released three animation films under its initiative “H2Ooooh! – Water Wise program for the Children of India”. What is “H2Ooooh! – Water Wise program for the Children of India” Initiative? Launched by: UNESCO in July… Continue reading 3 Animated Films On Protection & Conservation Of Indian Rivers under H2Ooooh! Initiative released
Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme: Implementation of Zero Budget Natural Farming
What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme. What is Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare during 2020-21 Parent Scheme: It is a sub-mission under the centrally sponsored scheme– Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana(PKVY). Aim: To… Continue reading Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme: Implementation of Zero Budget Natural Farming
India’s First-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross to be set up in Shimla
What is the News? India’s First-ever Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross is to be set up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. What is the National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross? Setup by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration… Continue reading India’s First-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross to be set up in Shimla
Pacer Initiative
What is the News? The Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Rajya Sabha about the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research(PACER) Initiative. What is PACER Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Earth Sciences Objective: To study various aspects relating to Polar and the Cryosphere with special emphasis on the Antarctic, Arctic and Glaciers of the Himalayas. Programmes:… Continue reading Pacer Initiative
Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
What is the News? On the Occasion of World TB Day, the Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced the launch of the “Dare2eraD TB” program. What is the Dare2eraD TB program? Launched by: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Full-Form: Dare2eraD TB stands for Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB. Components: Dare2eraD… Continue reading Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
