Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the seven existing sub-schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: To enable migrants and repatriates,… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”

What is the News? During International Women’s Day week, Union Minister for Women and Child Development has launched “Stree Manoraksha project”. What is the Stree Manoraksha Project? Launched by: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, with support and funding from the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Aim: To provide training and… Continue reading Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”

What is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate scheme… Continue reading NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August

What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries will inaugurate the ‘Sagar Parikrama’. What is Sagar Parikrama? Organized by: Ministry of Fisheries, National Fisheries Development Board along with Government of Gujarat, Indian Coast Guard, Fishery Survey of India and Gujarat Maritime Board. Purpose: It is a navigation journey to be conducted in all coastal… Continue reading Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurates the ‘Sagar Parikrama’

What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) commemorated its 20th Foundation Day by organising the National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies. The event showcased many low carbon technology innovations developed and validated with the support of the Facility for Low Carbon Technology Deployment(FLCTD) Project. What is the Facility for Low Carbon Technology… Continue reading FLCTD Project: BEE observes its 20th foundation day with the National Innovation Conclave on Low Carbon Technologies

What is the News? The Government has released “The Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022”. Note: According to the government data, 3.66 lakh road accidents occurred in the country in 2020 resulting in 1.31 lakh deaths. What is Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022? Released… Continue reading Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022: Hit-and-run deaths: Govt notifies 8-fold hike in relief to Rs 2 lakh

What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information and infrastructure services. It will… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched a campaign ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ to encourage cultural diversity and promote multilingualism and foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. What is Bhasha Certificate Selfie Initiative? Aim: To promote Bhasha mobile app by encouraging people to upload their selfies with the certificate from their… Continue reading Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign

What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026. What is Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking(IVFRT) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: – To modernize and upgrade Immigration and Visa services.  – To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework… Continue reading Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026

What is the News? The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology has released a “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”. What is Additive Manufacturing? Additive Manufacturing(AM) is defined as the technology that constructs a three-dimensional object from a digital 3D model or a CAD model by adding material layer by layer. The addition of… Continue reading Minister of Electronics and IT release “National Strategy on Additive Manufacturing”

What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long science festival. It aims to celebrate the essence and magnificence of our scientific achievements. Aim: To incorporate India’s science and scientific achievements in our cultural ethos and to… Continue reading Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”

What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)? Nodal Ministry: Launched in 2008-09 by Ministry of Education Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically… Continue reading Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years

What is the News? Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. What is the PM Cares for Children Scheme? Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021 Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to the COVID pandemic… Continue reading PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)?3 Other Features of the Scheme:4 What are the issues with the PMFBY?5 What are the steps taken by the government to address issues with the PMFBY? What is the News? Since its launch in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has seen… Continue reading About PMFBY: India’s facade of agricultural insurance

What is the News? The Government of India has released a  policy document called “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Aim: To enhance access, quality, and use of data in line with the current and emerging technology needs of the decade. Salient features… Continue reading Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetisation

What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme?  Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26

What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)?3 What are the problems faced by Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE) in India?4 What does the policy framework say on Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)? What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released a draft policy framework for Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE). What is Distributed… Continue reading MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy

Contents1 What is the news?2 About the status of Adult illiteracy in India3 About the New India Literacy Programme(NILP)4 Salient features of the New India Literacy Programme (NILP) What is the news? Government-approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align… Continue reading Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”

Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the need for SEED Scheme?3 What are the major government initiatives that were taken to mainstream DNTs, NTs, SNTs?4 What are the salient features of the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)? What is the news? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme for… Continue reading Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry launches a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)?3 Which States have opted out of PMFBY?4 What Central Government is planning to stop states from opting out of PMFBY? What is the News? Maharashtra may follow several other big states and opt-out of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY). What is Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Maharashtra may become 8th state to opt out of Centre’s flagship crop insurance scheme

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a SMILE Scheme?3 Sub-Schemes of SMILE Scheme3.1 Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation for Welfare of Transgender Persons3.2 Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the SMILE Scheme. What is a… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” scheme

What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF). The approval is for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) Scheme? The Ministry of Home Affairs has been implementing the Scheme for Modernisation of Polices Forces (MPF Scheme)… Continue reading Centre extends Police modernization Scheme

What is the News? The Vigyan Jyoti programme is being implemented in 100 schools in the country and all the schools are situated in rural areas. What is the Vigyan Jyoti Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science & Technology  Aim: To address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics… Continue reading Vigyan Jyoti Scheme

What is the News? The number of beneficiaries who enrolled for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) has exceeded the government’s target of 51.7 lakh per year in each of the last three years. What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry for Women and Child Development Purpose: It provides a… Continue reading More women got maternity benefit