Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has launched Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the grass root artisans in the North East Region. About Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme Aim: To develop the artisans of the North Eastern Region by providing them financial assistance in the form of term loans for income-generating activities like… Continue reading NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER

What is the news? National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched an online resource center under the ‘We Think Digital’programme”. The programme is run collaboratively by the NCW, Facebook, and Cyber Peace Foundation. How would the online resource center help women? -It aims to help women in distress on issues related to online safety like… Continue reading NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)?3 What is the purpose of the Certification Course on HEA Initiative?4 Significance of HEA initiative What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) has launched a ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit(HEA)’. What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)? A Home Energy Audit(HEA) enables… Continue reading BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative

What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education.  Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education

What is the News? National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a pan-India capacity building programme named ‘She is a Changemaker’. About ‘She is a Changemaker’ Programme Objective: To undertake capacity building of women political leaders and improve their decision-making and communication skills including, oration, writing etc. Target Group: The programme is for women representatives at… Continue reading NCW Launches a Pan-India Capacity Building Programme ‘She is a Changemaker’ for Women in Politics

What is the News? The Centre has extended the timeline for the implementation of the Smart Cities Mission to June 2023. What is the Smart Cities Mission? The Smart Cities Mission was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015. Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Click here to read more about Smart Cities… Continue reading Govt extends Smart Cities Mission timeline to 2023

What is the News? The Union Minister has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India(SPPEL). What is the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL)? SPPEL Scheme was initiated by the Government of India in 2013.  Objective: To document and archive the country’s languages that… Continue reading “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages

What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed the Lok Sabha about the National Export Insurance Account(NEIA) Trust. What is the National Export Insurance Account(NEIA) Trust? NEIA Trust was set up in 2006 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To ensure the availability of credit risk cover for projects… Continue reading NEIA SCHEME

What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has informed Rajya Sabha about the Child Protection Services Scheme. What is the Child Protection Services Scheme? It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Under the scheme, support is provided to States and UT Governments for… Continue reading Child Protection Services Scheme

What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has launched a programme to upskill street vendors. What is the programme to upskill the street vendors? The programme will be implemented under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0. Objective: To provide relevant skills to… Continue reading Skill India launches a programme to upskill Street Food Vendors, making them eligible for e-cart license

What is the News? Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has launched unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners. What is Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners? All pensioners are mandated to submit life certificates annually to continue receiving the pension.  Face Recognition Technology would act as a proof of life certificate for pensioners and… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens

Contents1 What is the News?2 About India Young Water Professional Programme 2.1 Objectives of the Programme3 What are the key features of the Programme?4 What is the significance of this programme? What is the News? The first edition of the India Young Water Professional Programme was launched virtually in the presence of the Indian High Commissioner… Continue reading India Young Water Professional Programme Launched

What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the River Cities Alliance. What is the River Cities Alliance? Launched by: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers

What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the  Anaemia Mukt Bharat (Anaemia-free India) Programme to reduce the prevalence of Anaemia. What is the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme? Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Programme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Objective: To reduce the prevalence of anaemia among… Continue reading Centre mulls new testing modes after anaemia surge

What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme(NATS)? The National Apprenticeship Training Scheme is the flagship programme of the Ministry of Education for Skilling Indian Youth. Purpose: It is a one… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of National Apprenticeship Training Scheme for next five years

What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)” for the period from 2021-26. About O-SMART Scheme The O-SMART Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Objectives of the scheme: a) To provide forecasts and services… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Modelling, Application, Resources and Technology (O-SMART)”

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the ACROSS Scheme?2.1 Sub Schemes under ACROSS3 Implementation of Scheme4 Impact of this Scheme What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)”. What is the ACROSS Scheme? The ACROSS scheme… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation of the umbrella scheme “Atmosphere’ & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” from the 14th Finance Commission to the next Finance Commission Cycle (2021-2026)

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY)? 2.1 Features of PMGSY3 PMGSY-Phase II4 PMGSY-Phase III5 What is the Road Connectivity Project of Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)? What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key initiatives launched by the Prime Minister?2.1 ‘Ration Aapke Gram’ scheme in Madhya Pradesh2.2 Madhya Pradesh Sickle Cell Mission2.3 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools3 Tribute to Babasaheb Purandare What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched multiple key initiatives for the welfare of the Janjatiya (Tribal)… Continue reading PM launches multiple key initiatives for the welfare of Janjatiya community at Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas Mahasammelan

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC)?2.1 Key Activities under the Safaimitra Suraksha Challenge (SSC)3 What are Loan Melas? What is the News? As part of the ‘World toilet Day’ celebrations,  the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has launched a week-long awareness campaign on Safai Mitra Suraksha Challenge(SSC). What… Continue reading MoHUA to launch awareness campaign on SafaiMitra Suraksha Challenge

What is the News? Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer-centric initiatives of RBI, viz. Retail Direct Scheme and the Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. What is a Retail Direct Scheme? The Retail Direct Scheme allows retail investors to invest in government securities (G-Sec) by opening a gilt security account with the RBI. The… Continue reading PM launches 2 RBI schemes. All about the central bank initiatives

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the MPLADS Scheme?3 What had happened with the MPLADS Scheme during Covid-19?4 How will the funds be released for the MPLADS Scheme from now on? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the training module of the Central Sector Scheme?3 What is the Rehabilitation Council of India(RCI)?3.1 Functions of RCI What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has released the Training Modules of the Central Sector Scheme. What is the training module of the Central… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Releases Training Modules of Central Sector Scheme

What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has selected 17 scientists for the Swarna Jayanti fellowship. What is the Swarna Jayanti fellowship? Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s fiftieth year of Independence (1997). Under the scheme, a selected number of young scientists are… Continue reading DST selects 2020 Swarna Jayanti Fellows

What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the ‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level. Click Here to read about Ayushman Bharat Programme What is the Ayushman CAPF Scheme? Ayushman CAPF is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and National Health… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi