On this page, you can read all the government schemes and programs in news, which are important for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Examination.
List of Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims
Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts
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
Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities
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
Ayushman Bharat centres to be now called Ayushman Arogya Mandir
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
Generic drugs made available for Rare Diseases
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
Social Audit under MGNREGS
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
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 “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
RISE Accelerator: AIM– NITI Aayog launches it to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups
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
AGNI Initiative to Promote Innovations by Ayurveda Practitioners
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
PARAKH conducts State Educational Achievement Survey 2023
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
Gender Disparity in Organ Transplants
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
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 “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
Annapurna Certificate Programme
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
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
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
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
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
PM Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PM PVTG) Mission: PM launches ₹24,000-crore project for development of vulnerable tribal groups
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
PM KISAN Scheme
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
Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS) for OBC & Others
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
‘AAINA Dashboard for Cities’ portal launched
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
FAME Scheme: Firmer push for local EV production in FAME-III
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
GPS Anklets on prison inmates
Source– This post “GPS Anklets on prison inmates” is based on the article ”Centre asks States to use tracking devices on prison inmates released on parole” published in “The Hindu” on 13 November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Home Ministry issued a circular to all states suggesting them to use GPS tracking devices… Continue reading GPS Anklets on prison inmates
Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
Source: The post is based on the article “Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others” published in “PIB” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has conducted several operations to safeguard railway property, passenger areas and the well-being of travellers. What are the operations… Continue reading Operations conducted by Railway Protection Force(RPF): Operation ‘Nanhe Faristey’ and others
Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries
Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Before this Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme, there… Continue reading Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?
Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Source: The post is based on the article “Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space” published in “The Hindu” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious initiative aimed at exploring and harnessing the immense potential of the ocean’s depths. What is the Deep… Continue reading Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)” published in “Economic Times” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Prime Minister has announced that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) will be extended for another five years i.e till December,2028. What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
