Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source-This post on Seaplane Operations Guidelines has been created based on the article “Centre announces simplified norms for seaplane operations” published in “The Hindu” on 23 August 2024. Why in the news? The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has introduced new guidelines for seaplane operations in India, aiming to improve connectivity, boost tourism, and drive… Continue reading Seaplane Operations Guidelines

Source- This post on Bhavishya Software has been created based on the article “BHAVISHYA – Promoting Digital Empowerment and Ease of Living for Pensioners” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DOPPW has introduced an innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. About Bhavishya 1. About:… Continue reading Bhavishya Software

Source- This post on Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) has been created based on the article “Greening in India gets a boost with Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP) SOP launched by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal” published in “PIB” on 17 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched… Continue reading Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP)

Source- This post on Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform has been created based on the article “Centre’s guidelines for special assistance to states finalised, Rs 10,000 crore for land reforms” published in “Indian Express” on 16 August 2024. Why in News? The Centre has allocated ₹10,000 crore in incentives to… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) and land related reform

Source- This post on AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) has been created based on the article “New AI platform will connect farmers and scientists over phone, aid in pest control” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, an AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) was launched by the Union… Continue reading AI-Based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)

Source- This post has been created based on the article “Government of India issues Operational Guidelines for Implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy recently notified the Scheme Guidelines for implementing the ‘Model Solar… Continue reading Model Solar Village Component of PM Surya Yojana

Source- This post on Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Amendment in “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana” for providing financial support to Advanced Biofuel Projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to… Continue reading Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana

Source- This post on Clean Plant Programme (CPP)  has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

Source- This post on Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies has been created based on the article “ADOPTION OF GREEN STEEL TECHNOLOGIES” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has implemented several measures to encourage the adoption of green steel technologies within the steel manufacturing sector. These initiatives focus… Continue reading Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies

Source- This post on Nandini Sahakar Scheme has been created based on the article “Nandini Sahakar Yojana” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The National Cooperative Development Corporation has recently launched the Nandini Sahakar Scheme to support women entrepreneurs. About Nandini Sahakar Scheme Aspects  Description About The Nandini Sahakar Yojana is a… Continue reading Nandini Sahakar Scheme

Source- This post on the First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” has been created based on the article “First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods” organised jointly by ISTIC-UNESCO and CSIR” published in “PIB” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? ISTIC under UNESCO, along with CSIR-TKDL and CSIR-IICT,… Continue reading First STI Conclave on “Traditional Knowledge for Sustainable Livelihoods”

Source- This post on the PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report has been created based on the article “Explained: The recommendations for equivalence across India’s 69 school boards” published in “Indian Express” on 31 July 2024. Why in the news? In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH has presented an ‘equivalence’ report to the Ministry… Continue reading PARAKH ‘equivalence’ report

Source- This post on the One DAE One Subscription has been created based on the article “Department of Atomic Energy inaugurates ‘One DAE One Subscription’” published in “PIB” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Department of Atomic Energy Launches ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS). About One DAE One Subscription 1. About: The… Continue reading One DAE One Subscription

Source- This post on the NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students has been created based on the article “NCERT proposes 10 ‘bagless days’ a year for students from Classes 6 to 8” published in “The Hindu” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has… Continue reading NCERT Proposes 10 ‘Bagless Days’ for Students

Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme

Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes

Source-This post on Vatsalya Scheme has been created based on the article “NEW PENSION SCHEME ‘VATSALYA’ ANNOUNCED FOR MINORS; CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? In the recent Union Budget 2024-25, the Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister introduced a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for… Continue reading Vatsalya Scheme

Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme

Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan

Source- This post on the The Voicebox” Program has been created based on the article “NFDC and Netflix Partner to Launch “The Voicebox” – an Upskilling Program for Voice-over Artists in India” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? The National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Netflix India have collaborated… Continue reading The Voicebox” Program 

Source-This post on Valorization of Dredged Sediments has been created based on the article “MoPSW Approves Research Proposal on “Valorization of Dredged Sediments” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has recently approved a research project on Valorization of Dredged Sediments, funded at ₹46,47,380.… Continue reading Valorization of Dredged Sediments

Source-This post on NITI GearShift Challenge has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog Unveils GearShift Challenge to Accelerate Zero-Emission Truck Adoption in India” published in “PIB” on 15 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog, along with IIM Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India, has launched the… Continue reading NITI GearShift Challenge

Source- This post on the GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) has been created based on the article “Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launches GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)” published in “PIB” on 12 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation… Continue reading GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024)

Source- This post on the Integrated Tribal Development Programme has been created based on the article “NABARD to launch integrated tribal development programme in Kulathupuzha” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Integrated Tribal Development Programme is a key initiative by NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)… Continue reading Integrated Tribal Development Programme

Source- This post on the Project PARI has been created based on the article “Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting” published in “PIB” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Ministry of Culture initiates Project PARI for the 46th World Heritage Committee Meeting. About Project PARI… Continue reading Project PARI