Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source- This post on e-Jagriti Portal has been created based on the article “AI integration in e-Jagriti portal to help reduce pending cases in consumer courts: Govt” published in “DAILY EXCELSIOR” on 14 February 2024. Why in the news? Consumer Affairs Secretary has recently asserted that integration of artificial intelligence in ‘e-Jagriti’ portal will help… Continue reading e-Jagriti Portal

Source– This post on Middle-class housing scheme is based on the article “Are you middle class? A scheme may tell you soon” published in “Live mint” on 11th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently Finance minister has announced a Middle-class housing scheme for the middle class as part of ‘Housing for all’ policy. What… Continue reading Middle-class housing scheme

Source-This post on RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Missionhas been created based on the article “Update on RMNCAH+N” published in “PIB” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? The RMNCAH+N strategy promotes links between various interventions across thematic areas to enhance coverage of health care services. About RMNCAH+N Strategy Introduction– The Government of India… Continue reading RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Mission

Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojna has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Rs 6,000-crore fishery scheme” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central government has recently approved the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY). About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan… Continue reading PM Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sahyojna

Source-This post on Kilkari programme has been created based on the article “Mobile health initiative Kilkari launched with local content in Gujarat, Maharashtra” published in “ThePrint” on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? Health ministry has launched Mobile Health Service ‘Kilkari’ and Mobile Academy in Maharashtra and Gujarat to improve health services.. About Kilkari… Continue reading Kilkari programme

Source-This post on Ajanta and Ellora Caves has been created based on the article “Ajanta & Ellora now part of Swadesh Darshan scheme” published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Tourism has recently included the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora caves in… Continue reading Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Source-This post on SAMARTH Centres has been created based on the article “SAMARTH Centres providing assistance to the MSMEs to train the workforce and make them aware about Industry 4.0 technologies” published in “PIB” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? The Minister of State for Heavy Industries has recently informed the Lok Sabha… Continue reading SAMARTH Centres

Source-This post on Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme” published in “PIB” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? The Union Minister of Education recently launched the EdCIL Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme. What is Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme? Aspect Details About 1. This initiative ensures that… Continue reading Vidyanjali Scholarship Programme

Source-This post on Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana has been created based on the article “Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana To Increase Influx Of Devotees Like Kashi Corridor, Mahakal Lok” published in “SWARAJYA” on 4th February 2024. Why in The News? The PM has recently laid the foundation stone for Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana… Continue reading Maa Kamakhya Divya Lok Pariyojana

Source-This post on C- CARES Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi launches C-CARES, web portal of CMPFO” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a web portal… Continue reading C- CARES Portal

Source-This post on Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs has been created based on the article “7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs held at Kochi, 31 countries attended the meet Quality standards for 5 spices finalized” published in “PIB” on 3 February 2024. Why in the news? The 7th… Continue reading Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs

Source-This post on Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme has been created based on the article “Five Education Dept. officers suspended for misappropriation of IEDSS scheme grants” published in “The Hindu” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka government has registered FIR against 56 officials of Department of School… Continue reading Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme

Source-This post on GHAR portal has been created based on the article “GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal for Restoration and Repatriation of Child launched by NCPCR” published in “PIB” on 2 February 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development developed the “Track Child Portal” to track missing and found… Continue reading GHAR portal

Source-This post on Digital Detox initiative is based on the article “Karnataka plans digital detox initiative with game developers, NIMHANS” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd February 2024. Why in the News? The Karnataka government recently revealed its plan to initiate a ‘Digital Detox’ campaign in partnership with the All India Game Developers Forum (AIGDF).… Continue reading Digital Detox initiative

Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana is based on the article “Budget 2024 | One crore households to get 300 units free electricity every month through rooftop solarisation” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? In the Interim Budget 2024, the Finance Minister announced that one crore households will receive… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Source-This post on Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Scheme of Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved extension of scheme of sugar subsidy for Antyodya Anna Yojna (AAY)… Continue reading Sugar Subsidy for AAY Families under PDS

Source-This post on ASHA workers has been created based on the article “ASHA, anganwadi staff get health cover” published in “The Hindu” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central government extended the benefits of its flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers and Anganwadi workers. About… Continue reading ASHA and anganwadi staff get health cover

Source-This post on National Mission for Mentoring is based on the article “NCTE organizes 2-day Seminar for Sharing Best Practices & Periodic Review of National Mission for Mentoring” published in “PIB” on 31st January 2024. Why in the News? The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) held a 2-day seminar to share best practices and… Continue reading National Mission for Mentoring (NMM)

Source-This post on Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme has been created based on the article “Interim Budget 2024: Exporters seek higher allocation for MAI scheme” published in “Business Standard” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Ahead of the interim Budget 2024, exporters have urged the government to allocate funds worth $3.88 billion for… Continue reading Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme

Source-This post on PKC-ERCP Link Project has been created based on the article “Rajasthan, MP, Centre sign MoU for modified river linking project” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (MP) signed an MoU with Ministry of Jal Shakti for implementation of the ‘Modified PKC-ERCP’… Continue reading Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) Link Project

Source-This post on PMYASASVI scheme has been created based on the article “PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT Students” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India, The government has recently released Rs… Continue reading PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (YASASVI)

Source:-This post on Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART) has been created based on the article “Two day workshop on ‘Digital Transformation’ concludes at Yashobhoomi” published in “PIB” on 23 January 2024. Why in The News? Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable, Recently The Bureau of Indian Standards in association with the International Electrotechnical… Continue reading Standards Machine Applicable Readable and Transferable (SMART)

Source-This post is based on the article “VAIBHAV Fellowship Programme announced to connect Indian STEMM diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions” published in PIB on 15th June 2023. What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik(VAIBHAV) fellowship programme. What is VAIBHAV Fellowship? Aspect Details Aim To connect the Indian Science,… Continue reading VAIBHAV Fellowship Scheme

Source-This post is based on the article “Parakram Diwas 2024 Commemoration: Red Fort Unveils History and Cultural Spectacle” published in “PIB” on 21st January 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister will inaugurate the Parakram Diwas 2024 event at Red Fort on the evening of January 23. The celebration will be continued till 31st January.… Continue reading Parakram Diwas 2024 at Red Fort

Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” published in “PIB” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. What are Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023