Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme. The scheme will be implemented from 2021-26 with a total cost of Rs.… Continue reading PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme

Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches PRERANA program” published in “PIB” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Education launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program’ empowering participants with leadership qualities. What is PRERANA program? Specifications Details What is it? It is a week-long residential program… Continue reading PRERANA Program

Sources: The post is based on the article “Minister Bhupendra Yadav launches NTPS, a unified system for forest goods’ transport across India” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th September 2023. Why in News? Recently, the central government has launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS). What is the National Transit Pass System? 1) The… Continue reading National Transit Pass System

Source- This post is based on the article “SMART 2.0’ launched for Ayurveda Teaching Professionals” published in “PIB” on 3 Jan 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched ‘SMART 2.0’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals)… Continue reading SMART 2.0 Program

Source– This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station” published in “PIB” on 30th December 2023. Why in the News? PM Narendra Modi has unveiled the revamped Ayodhya Railway Station, launched new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains, and dedicated numerous other railway projects to the nation. What are… Continue reading Ayodhya Dham Railway Junction and Amrit Bharat Express

Source- This post is based on the article “SHRESHTA Scheme: 2,564 Scheduled Castes students admitted in CBSE/State Boards affiliated 142 Private Residential Schools for academic session 2023-24 ” published in “PIB” on 28th December 2023. Why in the News? Under the SHRESHTA Scheme, a total of 2,564 students from Scheduled Castes have enrolled in 142 private… Continue reading SHRESHTA Scheme

Source- This post is based on the article “On the occasion of Good Governance Day, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches the Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? To commemorate Good Governance Day, Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, unveiled the Enhanced Edition of Mission… Continue reading Extended Version of Mission Karmayogi launched

Source: The post is based on the article “Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd December 2023 Why in the News? The Union Women and Child Development Ministry aims to establish 17,000 creches in Anganwadi Centres across the country. This is being done as part… Continue reading Palna Scheme: Government aims to set up 17,000 creches across India

Source- This post is based on the article “Ministry of Rural Development signs MoU with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, to on-board DAY-NRLM’s SHGs” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JioMart to onboard DAY-NRLM’s Self Help Groups… Continue reading DAY-NRLM SHGs: Ministry of Rural Development signs MOU with JioMart

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