Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source- This post is based on the article “Centre calls North Eastern States meet after projects under Development Initiative for North East Region are stuck” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? Recently the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) convened a meeting with the Chief Ministers of… Continue reading PM-DevINE scheme: Ministry holds meet with CMs of northeast States over lag in scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme” published in “PIB” on 20th December 2023 Why in the News? Union Minister for MSME has launched three sub-schemes under the aegis of the RAMP programme. What are the three sub schemes launched under RAMP Programme? 1) MSME… Continue reading RAMP Programme: Union Minister launches three sub-schemes under it

Source– This post is based on the article “PM addresses participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently PM Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the participants during the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023. What is Smart India Hackathon (SIH)?… Continue reading Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023

Source– This post is based on the article “NEW SWARNIMA LOAN SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently government has filed a reply in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the Swarnima loan scheme. What is New Swarnima Loan Scheme? Aspect  Details What is it? Loan scheme to… Continue reading New Swarnima Loan Scheme

Source- This post is based on the article “REHABILITATION OF TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? The erstwhile ‘SwadharGreh’ and ‘Ujjawala Homes’, under ‘Mission Shakti’, have been merged and will now be known as ‘Shakti Sadan’. It is aimed at rehabilitation of women trafficking survivors. What is Shakti… Continue reading Shakti Sadan: Rehabilitation of Trafficking Survivors

Source- This post is based on the article “Union Sports minister Shri Anurag Singh Thakur declares the Para Khelo India games closed” published in “PIB” on 17th December 2023. Why in the News? The inaugural edition of Khelo India Para Games has concluded recently. Haryana claimed top honors in the competition, while Uttar Pradesh finished… Continue reading Khelo India Para Games

Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Dharohar Capacity building scheme Training conducted in Indore” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has joined hands with the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) for conducting training under Amrit Dharohar Scheme 2023. What… Continue reading Amrit Dharohar Scheme training conducted in Indore

Source- This post is based on the article “DARE TO DREAM SCHEME” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently Minister of State for Defence has filed a reply in Parliament regarding the successful implementation of the Dare to Dream (D2D) scheme. What is Dare to Dream (D2D) Scheme? Aspect Details… Continue reading Dare To Dream (D2D) Scheme + Infographic

Source: The post is based on the article “Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? NITI Aayog has released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). Note- It has also released the Aspirational District Programme… Continue reading Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP

Source– This post is based on the article “Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme launched to promote Sustainable Management of forests and agroforestry” Published in “PIB” on 11th December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Environment has launched the Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme. What is Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme?… Continue reading Indian Forest & Wood Certification Scheme

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