Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Government of India has extended support under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported… Continue reading Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to streamline the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants nationwide”  published in PIB on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the GOBARdhan Initiative?3 What is the Unified… Continue reading Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan introduced by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to streamline the registration of Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and biogas plants nationwide

Source: The post is based on the article “Arogya Manthan 2023 to mark 5 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and 2 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 What is the News? The National Health Authority (NHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is organizing ‘Arogya Manthan’ to… Continue reading Arogya Manthan 2023 to mark 5 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and 2 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

Source: The post is based on the article “Fourth Gender Samvaad was co-organized by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission ((DAY-NRLM) and Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE)”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gender Samwaad?3 What is Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission… Continue reading Fourth Gender Samvaad was co-organized by Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission ((DAY-NRLM) and Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE)

Source: The post is based on the article “India Achieves Major Sanitation Milestone As 75% Villages Are Now ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen”  published in PIB on 25th September 2023 What is the News? India has achieved a significant milestone under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, with 75% of its… Continue reading India Achieves Major Sanitation Milestone As 75% Villages Are Now ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen

Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries”  published in PIB on 23rd September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Fisheries has approved 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states.  This initiative falls under the “Integrated Modern Coastal… Continue reading Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries

Source: The post is based on the article “Government launches Innovative Mobile Application and Web Portal for General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) to Revolutionize Farming Practices”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the General Crop Estimation Survey(GCES)?3 What are the key features of the mobile application and… Continue reading Government launches Innovative Mobile Application and Web Portal for General Crop Estimation Survey (GCES) to Revolutionize Farming Practices

Source: The post is based on the article “All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector”  published in Hindustan Times on 21st September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bima Sugam?3 Who will own the Bima Sugam platform?4 What are the benefits of the Bima Sugam platform?  What is the… Continue reading All about Bima Sugam portal, a ‘UPI moment’ for insurance sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. What is the PM Vishwakarma Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise. Type: Central Sector Scheme… Continue reading Salient features and Guidelines of PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector”  published in PIB on 21st September 2023 What is the News? Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and CSIR-National Physical laboratory (NPL) has signed an agreement… Continue reading C-DOT and CSIR-National Physical laboratory sign agreement for ‘Development of NavIC based IST traceable Primary Reference Time Clock for Telecom Sector’

Source: The post is based on the article “Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: MoA&FW Unveils Game-Changing Initiatives for Farmers”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Union Finance Minister and Union Agriculture Minister have launched several initiatives focused on agri-credit and crop insurance. What are the initiatives launched by the government? Kisan… Continue reading Revolutionizing Indian Agriculture: MoA&FW Unveils Game-Changing Initiatives for Farmers

Source: The post is based on the article “National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has organized a day-long workshop on “e-NAM 2.0 and agriculture marketing reforms”. What is e-NAM? National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic… Continue reading National Workshop on e-NAM 2.0 and Agri Marketing Reforms

Source: The post is based on the article “Bureau of Indian Standards establishes 6467 Standard Clubs for students across nation”  published in PIB on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that it has established 6467 Standard Clubs in schools and colleges across the country.  What are… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards establishes 6467 Standard Clubs for students across nation

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian govt launches the Kisan Rin Portal with the weather portal WIND”  published in Business Standard on 19th September 2023 What is the News? The Finance Minister and Agriculture Minister have inaugurated the ‘Kisan Rin Portal’ and WINDS portal. What is Kisan Rin Portal? Kisan Rin Portal… Continue reading Indian govt launches the Kisan Rin Portal with the weather portal WIND

Source: The post is based on the article “SHREYAS scheme empowers thousands: over 2300 crore rupees allocated for education of SC and OBC students since 2014”  published in PIB on 18th September 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the sub schemes under the SHREYAS Scheme. What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading SHREYAS scheme empowers thousands: over 2300 crore rupees allocated for education of SC and OBC students since 2014

Source: The post is based on the article “Prime Minister launches ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople on occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti”  published in PIB on 17th September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. What… Continue reading Prime Minister launches ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople on occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt launches Skill India Digital for transforming skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape of India”  published in Indian Express on 15th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development has launched the Skill India Digital (SID) platform. What is Skill India Digital (SID) Platform? Skill India… Continue reading Govt launches Skill India Digital for transforming skill, education, entrepreneurship landscape of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Gati Shakti to help speedup auction of critical minerals”  published in Livemint on 16th September 2023 What is the News? PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan is helping in expediting the auction of critical minerals. What is PM Gati Shakti? PM Gati Shakti seeks to bring all… Continue reading Gati Shakti to help speedup auction of critical minerals

Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore”  published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY)?3 What is Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan?4 What are the success stories… Continue reading Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister for Jal Shakti Jointly Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Campaign”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti and Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs jointly launched the pan-India Swachhata Pakhwada – Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Jointly Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 Campaign

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Unified Portal www.upag.gov.in for Agricultural Statistics”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? Member of NITI Aayog has officially launched Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics(UPAg Portal). What is UPAg Portal? UPAg stands for Unified Portal for Agricultural Statistics (UPAg). Purpose:… Continue reading Union Minister launches Unified Portal www.upag.gov.in for Agricultural Statistics

Source: The post is based on the article “On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, PM to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople”  published in PIB on 15th September 2023 What is the News? On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, the Prime Minister will launch a new scheme named “PM Vishwakarma”. What is PM… Continue reading On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, PM to launch ‘PM Vishwakarma’ for traditional artisans and craftspeople

Source: The post is based on the article “55th Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti recommends six infrastructure projects”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The 55th Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM Gati Shakti has recommended several projects. What are the projects recommended by the Network Planning Group(NPG)?… Continue reading 55th Network Planning Group Meeting under PM GatiShakti recommends six infrastructure projects

Source: The post is based on the article “India marks one year of launch of National Logistics Policy”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? India has marked one year of the National Logistics Policy on September 17, 2023. This policy complements the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) , What… Continue reading India marks one year of launch of National Logistics Policy

Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years”  published in PIB on 14th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is eCourts Project?3 What is the aim of eCourts Project Phase III?4 What are the expected benefits of eCourts Project Phase III? What is the News?… Continue reading Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years