Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses” published in “The Hindu” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for the “Introduction of Short-Term Skill Development Courses in Higher Educational Institutes”. Note- The guidelines have been framed in… Continue reading UGC approves guidelines for short-term skill development courses

Source– This post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture launched Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Culture has launched the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) project for cultural mapping and documentation of villages across India. What is Mera Gaon Meri… Continue reading Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar Project

Source: The post is based on the article “AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027. What is the AICTE Approval Process Handbook for Academic… Continue reading AICTE releases Approval Process Handbook for Academic Year 2024-2027

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). What is the… Continue reading Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups approved by Cabinet

Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM JANMAN Scheme. What is the PM JANMAN Scheme? Specifications  Details Full Form Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet

Source: The post is based on the article “Sanchar Saathi Portal: A centralized website to track, recover your lost mobile faster” published in “The Hindu” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? Since its launch, Sanchar Saathi portal has received impressive response from those who lost their mobile devices. According to the portal, almost… Continue reading Sanchar Saathi Portal: A centralized website to track, recover your lost mobile faster

Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further three years” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for fast-track special courts (FTSCs) for three… Continue reading Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts

Source: The post is based on the article “Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities” published in “The Hindu” on 25th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Amplifi 2.0 portal. What is Amplifi 2.0 Portal? Specifications Details Launched by… Continue reading Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities

Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has decided to rename the Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres to “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”.These centers will also have a new tagline… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir

Source– This post is based on the article “Generic drugs for 4 Rare diseases made available in India” published in “The Hindu” on 24 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health ministry has made available generic drugs for rare diseases for the first time. Presently, they are made available for four rare diseases Tyrosinemia-Type… Continue reading Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases

Source– This post is based on the article “MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States” published in “The Hindu” on 23 November 2023. Why in the News? Based on data from the Management Information System (MIS) on Social Audit of Union Ministry of Rural Development, it was found that only 6 states… Continue reading Social Audit under MGNREGS

Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Consultative Committee meeting for the Ministry of Steel has discussed the progress on the Initiative to introduce… Continue reading Ministry of Steel meets to discuss first ever initiative to introduce labeling and branding of steel sector’s products

Source: The post is based on the article “RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog has launched a new accelerator program called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE).… Continue reading RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups

Source: The post is based on the article “AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners” published in “PIB” on 23rd November 2023 Why in the News? The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) has launched the Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI). What is the AGNI Initiative? Specifications Details Launched by Central Council… Continue reading AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners

Source: The post is based on the article “State Educational Achievement Survey 2023 – PARAKH successfully conducted ” published in “PIB” on 21st November 2023. Why in the News? PARAKH has conducted the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023. What is the State Educational Achievement Survey 2023? Specifications  Details Conducted by PARAKH  Aim To assess the… Continue reading PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023

Source– This post is based on the article “Four out of five organ recipients in country are men: NOTTO data” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) data which is collected between 1995- 2021 revealed a sharp gender disparity in organ… Continue reading Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants

Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)… Continue reading National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI

Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme

Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students

Source: The post is based on the article “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra? Specifications Details Aim To promote and publicize government welfare schemes. To enroll potential beneficiaries of… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the ₹24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission. What is… Continue reading PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups

Source– This post “PM KISAN Scheme” is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the 15th Installment of PM KISAN Scheme from Birsa College, Khunti, Jharkhand on 15th November which is celebrated as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ (Tribal Pride Day)” published in “PIB” on 14 November 2023. Why in the News? PM… Continue reading PM KISAN Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others” published in “PIB” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? This article provides information about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme(SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Specifications Details Nodal Ministry Ministry… Continue reading Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others

Source: The post is based on the article “‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched” published in “PIB” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal. What is AAINA Dashboard for Cities Portal? Specifications Details Launched by Ministry of Housing… Continue reading ‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched

Source: The post is based on the article “FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III” published in “Live mint” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is considering introducing a 50% domestic value addition (DVA) requirement under the proposed Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of… Continue reading FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III