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.
- Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers releases guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released the guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)”. What is the Scheme for Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry(SPI)? Aim: To strengthen the existing infrastructure facilities in order to make India a global leader in the Pharma Sector. Components ...
- Labour Ministry launches ‘donate a pension’ schemeWhat is the News? Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the “Donate a Pension” Scheme. What is a Donate a Pension Scheme? It has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme(PM-SYM). Under this scheme, any citizen can donate the premium contribution under PM-SYM of their immediate support staff such as domestic ...
- NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in AugustWhat is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate ...
- Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026. What is Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking(IVFRT) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: – To modernize and upgrade Immigration and Visa services. – To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework that ...
- Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five yearsWhat is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)? Nodal Ministry: Launched in 2008-09 by Ministry of Education Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically ...
- PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022What is the News? Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. What is the PM Cares for Children Scheme? Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021 Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to the COVID ...
- Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border ...
- Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official ...
- Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”
What is the news? Government-approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020. Further, as a progressive step, the government has also decided to use the term “Education For All” in place of ... - Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” schemeWhat is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the SMILE Scheme. What is a SMILE Scheme? SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Aim: To provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in ...
