Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source-This post on iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems is based on the article “Defence Ministry signs ₹200 crore contract for anti-drone systems under iDEX initiative” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Ministry has recently signed a ₹200 crore contract with Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Ltd.… Continue reading iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems

Source-This post on A new toll collection system has been created based on the article “Introducing a new toll collection system” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The government is planning to implement a new highway toll collection system based on the global navigation satellite system. What is the objective… Continue reading A new toll collection system

About Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme 1. The Department of Land Resources (DoLR) is working to improve land records and maps for the benefit of citizens under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme. 2. It is a Central Sector scheme that has been extended to 2023-24, aiming to complete its original targets and… Continue reading Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme

Source- The post on UNNATI 2024 is based on the article “Cabinet approves Uttar  Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade proposed Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024). About Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024… Continue reading UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024

Source-This post on Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is based on the article “Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union cabinet has recently tweaked the new ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free rooftop solar… Continue reading Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Source-This post on IndiaAI Mission is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission with 10,372 crore outlay: How it could help private players” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore for the… Continue reading IndiaAI Mission

Source-This post on e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi has been created based on the article “Shri Goyal launches ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ to ease farmers’ warehousing logistics” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry and Textiles launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ (Digital… Continue reading e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi

Source-This post on Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) is based on article “Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Meta join hands to establish Frontier Technology Labs in schools” published in “PIB” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and Meta have collaborated to set up Frontier Technology Labs… Continue reading Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)

About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) 1. About: The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a Central Sector Scheme announced in the Interim Budget of 2019. 2. Aim: It aims to provide social security to unorganized workers and is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment starting from February 15, 2019. 3.… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

Source-This post on ADITI scheme has been created based on the article “DefConnect 2024: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologies” published in “PIB” on 4 March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme was launched by Department of… Continue reading ADITI scheme

Source-This post on Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility is based on the article “MoC Ashwini Vaishnaw launches DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)‘ and the… Continue reading Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility

Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is based on the article “In new school report card, role of parents, classmates, self-evaluation” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, has introduced a new Holistic Progress Card (HPC). HPC includes feedback from parents, peers,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card (HPC)

Source-This post on Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme is based on the article “Centre’s housing scheme for tribal groups facing hurdles due to lack of accurate data on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The lack of data regarding the estimated total population of the… Continue reading Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme

Source-This post on India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry is based on the article “PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minster recently launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. It was manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard… Continue reading India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry

Source-This post on Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme  has been created based on the article “ HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition” published in “PIB” on 25th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked… Continue reading Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme

Source-This post on Purple Fest 2024 has been created based on the article “Purple Fest 2024: A Symphony of Inclusivity Echoes at Rashtrapati Bhawan” published in “PIB” on 26th February 2024. Why in the news? Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India presented Purple Fest 2024… Continue reading Purple Fest 2024

Source-This post on SAMAR assesment Certificates has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology to industries during Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over SAMAR assessment certificates to… Continue reading SAMAR Assesment Certificates

Source-This post on Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan has been created based on the article “CBSE’s open book exam plan: What is it, why now, how it can impact students” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently proposed a pilot… Continue reading Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan

Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana

Source-This post on National Livestock Mission (NLM) is based on the article “Cabinet approves inclusion of additional activities in National Livestock Mission” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The union cabinet recently approved the incorporation of additional activities into the National Livestock Mission. What is National Livestock Mission (NLM)? Aspect… Continue reading National Livestock Mission (NLM)

Source-This post on Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) for the period 2021-26” published in “PIB” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme- Flood… Continue reading Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)

Source-This post on PM-USHA SCHEME has been created based on the article “PM-USHA SCHEME: Six UP varsities secure ₹100 crore funding” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Uttar Pradesh has recently secured ₹740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme. About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan… Continue reading PM-USHA SCHEME

Source-This post on Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme is based on the article “Centre allocates ₹20 crore to bail out poor prisoners ” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union government has allocated an annual fund of Rs. 20 crore to aid poor prisoners nationwide. This initiative is… Continue reading Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme

Source-This post on First Skill India Centre has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates first Skill India Centre of the country in Odisha” published in “PIB” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has recently inaugurated the first… Continue reading First Skill India Centre

Source-This post on Sagar Aankalan -Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index has been created based on the article “Shri Sarbananda Sonowal launches ‘Sagar Aankalan’ guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index” published in “PIB” on 16 February. Why in the news? The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal has recently… Continue reading Sagar Aankalan- Guidelines for Indian Port Performance Index