Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source-This post on NAMO Drone Didi scheme has been created based on the article “Development of drone ecosystem aligns with PM’s ‘NAMO Drone Didi’ scheme to empower women in agri sector” published in “PIB” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated that the… Continue reading NAMO (New Agriculture Market Order) Drone Didi scheme

Source- This post on Sampoornata Abhiyan has been created based on the article “NITI Aayog to launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan” published in “PIB” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? NITI Aayog will launch ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ which is a 3-month campaign to achieve saturation of 6 key indicators in Aspirational Districts and 6 key indicators… Continue reading Sampoornata Abhiyan

Source-This post on “GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” has been created based on the article “Government of India and ADB sign $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India and the… Continue reading GOI and ADB Signed $170 million loan to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Source-This post on Unveiling of three initiatives has been created based on the article “three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event” published in “PIB” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Union Ministers of State for Health and Family Welfare has recently launched three initiatives at the आयुष्मान भारत, गुणवत्त स्वास्थ्य event… Continue reading Unveiling of three initiatives

Source-This post on the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Ver. 5.0)  portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches two Geoportals namely ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Ver. 4.0)” portal for rural land record and “National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Ver. 5.0)” developed by Indian Space research Organization (ISRO)” published… Continue reading National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Ver. 5.0)

Source– This post on Bhuvan Panchayat (Ver. 4.0) has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches two Geoportals namely ‘Bhuvan Panchayat (Ver. 4.0)” portal for rural land record and “National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM Ver. 5.0)” developed by Indian Space research Organization (ISRO)” published in “PIB” on 29 June 2026.… Continue reading Bhuvan Panchayat (Ver. 4.0) Portal

Source– This post on Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme has been created based on the article “Amit Shah inaugurates ‘Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme’ at Delhi IGI airport” published in “Times of India” on 22 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the ‘Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme’… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme

Source– This post on ‘School in a Box’ Initiative has been created based on the article “Flood-affected children to soon get ‘school in a box’” published in “The Hindu” on 21 June 2024. Why in the news?’ Flood-affected children in Assam will receive a ‘school in a box‘ in model relief camps across the state.… Continue reading ‘School in a Box’ Initiative

Source– This post on Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP) has been created based on the article “Krishi Sakhi”  published in “PIB” on 18 June 2024. Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India recently Krishi Sakhigranted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs), recognizing them as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi… Continue reading Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program (KSCP)

Source-This post on GREAT Scheme has been created based on the article “Ministry of Textiles approved Startups in Technical Textiles to boost innovation: Textiles Secretary”  published in “PIB” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Textiles announced the GREAT Scheme during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of… Continue reading GREAT Scheme

Source– This post on CSIR-ASPIRE Scheme is based on the article “300 women Scientists to get research grants for 3 years under CSIR- ASPIRE scheme” says Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh”  published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? 300 women scientists to receive research grants for three years under the CSIR-ASPIRE… Continue reading CSIR-ASPIRE Scheme

Source– This post on Launch of the E-Flow Monitoring System is based on the article “Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Paatil reviews progress of Namami Gange Mission Projects” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? Shri C.R. Paatil launched the Environmental flows (E-flows) Monitoring System developed by the NMCG. About the… Continue reading Launch of the E-Flow Monitoring System

Source-This post on AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 and Innovations For You – SDG Entrepreneurs of India has been created based on the article “Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog unveils AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 and Innovations For You – SDG Entrepreneurs of India” published in “PIB” on 11 June 2024. Why in News?… Continue reading AIM – ICDK Water Challenge 4.0 and Innovations For You – SDG Entrepreneurs of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Steps taken by Government of India to improve Women’s Health”  published in PIB on 8th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about the steps taken to improve Women’s Health. What are the steps… Continue reading Steps taken by Government of India to improve Women’s Health

Source- This post on Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has been created based on the article “Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences Launches “PRAGATI-2024”, an initiative to shape the future of Ayurveda” published in “PIB” on 31 May 2024. Why in News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched “PRAGATI- 2024”. About… Continue reading Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)

Source-This post on AMRUT Scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the AMRUT scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 30 May 2024. Why in News? It has been reported that India continues to urbanize at a rapid pace, with projections indicating that over 50% of the population will reside in cities by… Continue reading AMRUT Scheme

Source-This post on National Savings Certificate (NSC) has been created based on the article “PM Modi Invests In This Post Office Scheme: Check All Major Schemes At Post Offices” published in “The Outlook” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi disclosed his investments in the National Savings Certificate (NSC) scheme. About… Continue reading National Savings Certificate (NSC)

Source– This post on NIN’s Dietary Guidelines has been created based on the article “With 56.4% of India’s total disease burden linked to unhealthy diets, what new nutrition guidelines prescribe” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 May 2024. Why in the News? With noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and diabetes on… Continue reading NIN’s Dietary Guidelines

Source-This post on CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning is based on the article “Focus on mother tongue from the early stages: CBSE” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a circular instructing schools to prioritize educational material focusing… Continue reading CBSE emphasizing on promoting mother tongue in learning

Source-This post on Chhattisgarh Study on PMJAY is based on the article “PMJAY did not reduce patients’ health expenses: Chhattisgarh study” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a study was conducted in chattisgarh on PMJAY which revealed that the program has not increased hospital service usage. It has also… Continue reading Chhattisgarh Study on PMJAY

Source– This post on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme has been created based on the article “An overview of the PMAY-U scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? The “Housing for All by 2022” program, targeting both urban and rural areas under the PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana) scheme… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana scheme

Source-This post on Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme has been created based on the article “Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 24 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Delhi High Court has held that the new threshold income to claim benefit under the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme is… Continue reading Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN) scheme

Source– This post on National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024  is based on the article “Centre releases curriculum framework for anganwadis” published in “The Hindu” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024… Continue reading National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024 

Source-This post on Prerana Program is based on the article “Shri Sanjay Kumar addresses the First Alumni meet of the Prerana Program” published in “PIB” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) addressed the first alumni meeting of the Prerana Program. About Prerana… Continue reading Prerana Program

Source– This post on “Girl Empowerment Mission” is based on the article “NTPC launched a new edition of Girl Empowerment Mission” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NTPC launched a new edition of the Girl Empowerment Mission. About Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 1. It is the flagship Corporate Social… Continue reading Girl Empowerment Mission