Reading schemes and programs in the news is crucial for UPSC examination. Schemes and programs in the news have been asked frequently by UPSC in prelims examination and many questions are being asked directly on the effectiveness or issues in them.
On this page, we will provide you with a list of news articles and updates on the schemes and programs for your 2020-21 UPSC preparation.
- Union Minister launches MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification SchemeWhat is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has launched the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme. What is the MSME Sustainable(ZED) Certification Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME. Aim: To create awareness amongst MSMEs about Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivise them for ZED Certification while ...
- Union Minister inaugurates CSIR-IIIM’s BioNEST-Bioincubator in Jammu aimed at providing alternative sources of livelihood to thousands of youth in the regionWhat is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched the BioNEST Scheme in Jammu. What is the BioNEST Scheme? Launched by: BIRAC Full-Form: BioNEST stands for Bio Incubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies. Aim: To foster the biotech innovation ecosystem in the country by creating globally competent bioincubation facilities across the ...
- 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare SchemesWhat is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities? It is an overarching programme covering various schemes/initiatives of the participating Ministries/Departments and is implemented throughout ...
- Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme: Implementation of Zero Budget Natural FarmingWhat is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme. What is Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati(BPKP) Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare during 2020-21 Parent Scheme: It is a sub-mission under the centrally sponsored scheme– Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana(PKVY). Aim: To ...
- Ministry of Culture implements financial assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the HimalayasWhat is the News? The Union Minister for Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the “Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas.” What is the Scheme of Financial Assistance for the Preservation and Development of Cultural Heritage of the Himalayas? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture. Type: ...
- Schemes administered by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & CultureWhat is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture. What are the schemes implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate art & Culture? Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: The scheme ...
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs revamps the schemes for comprehensive development of TribalsWhat is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing various schemes for the comprehensive development of Tribals. Pre- and Post-Matric scheme: It is a demand-based scheme. Under this, every ST student whose family income is up to Rs 2.5 lakhs is entitled to a scholarship for pursuing education from class ...
- Nav Bharat Literacy ProgrammeWhat is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Lok Sabha about the Nav Bharat Literacy Programme. What is the Nav Bharat(New India) Literacy Programme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: To support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of ...
- Declining Parsi Population in the CountryWhat is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha about the Parsi Population in India. About Parsi Population As per the Census, the population of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community decreased from 69,601 in the Census 2001 to 57,264 in the Census 2011. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme Nodal Ministry: Ministry of ...
- Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh YojanaWhat is the News? The Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the PM-Daksh Yojana. What is PM-Daksh Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Full Form: Pradhan Mantri-Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) Purpose: It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs, ...
