Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2024

Source: This post on Bhu-Neer” Portal has been created based on the article “HMJS launches “Bhu-Neer” Portal for ground water withdrawal permits” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? The “Bhu-Neer” portal was officially launched during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. About the Portal 1. About: The “Bhu-Neer” portal… Continue reading Bhu-Neer” Portal

Source: This post on PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project has been created based on the article “Around 6.5 lakh applications come in for PM’s Internship Scheme pilot project” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the pilot project for the PM Internship Scheme received 6.5 lakh applications by the deadline,… Continue reading PM Internship Scheme Pilot Project

Source-This post on Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative is based on the article “Centre launches initiative to support research, innovation in varsities” published in “The New Indian Express” on 14th November 2024. Why in the News? The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR). It aligns… Continue reading Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative

Source-This post on Ayushman Vay Vandana Card is based on the article “Ayushman Vay Vandana enrolment under AB PM-JAY touches 10 lakh within three weeks of its rollout” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2024. Why in the News? The Ayushman Vay Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)… Continue reading Ayushman Vay Vandana Card

Source: This post on Jeevan Pramaan: Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for Pensioners has been created based on the article “In ‘life certificate’ month, how Govt’s Jeevan Pramaan has been faring” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? The third annual Jeevan Pramaan campaign began on November 1, 2024, and will continue… Continue reading Jeevan Pramaan: Digital Life Certificates (DLCs) for Pensioners

Source: This post on ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App has been created based on the article “Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Champions Clean Sports; Launches Push for NADA India’s ‘Know Your Medicine’ App” published in Indian Express on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports introduced the KYM app… Continue reading ‘Know Your Medicine’ (KYM) App

Source: This post on Animal Health Security Project has been created based on the article “Project to monitor animal health launched: its objectives, funding” published in Indian Express on 11th November 2024. Why in news? The central government launched the ‘Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response’ initiative. About the Initiative… Continue reading Animal Health Security Project

Source: This post on ‘EV as a Service’ Program has been created based on the article “Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal unveils CESL’s ‘EV as a Service’ Programme” published in PIB on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs… Continue reading ‘EV as a Service’ Program

Source: This post on First Digital Population Clock Launched has been created based on the article “Bengaluru’s first digital population clock to be launched today; To track real-time demographic changes: Report” published in Hindustan Times on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Bengaluru has introduced its first digital population clock at the Institute for… Continue reading First Digital Population Clock Launched

Source: This post on PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme to provide financial support to meritorious students so that financial constraints do not prevent any youth of India from pursuing quality higher education” published in PIB on 7th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved… Continue reading PM-Vidyalaxmi Scheme

Source: This post on Health Coverage Expansion Under PM-JAY has been created based on the article ” PM rolls out health cover for persons aged 70 and above “published in The Hindu on 30th October 2024. Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a significant extension to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya… Continue reading Health Coverage Expansion Under PM-JAY

Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) has been created based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana” published in PIB on 29th October 2024. Why in news? Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY) is a landmark scheme for developing and empowering Tribal Communities in India. About Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana (PMVKY)

Source: This post on Government Doubles Loan Limit Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana has been created based on the article “Govt. doubles loan limit under Mudra Yojana to ₹20 lakh” published in The Hindu  on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The loan limit under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) has been raised from ₹10… Continue reading Government Doubles Loan Limit Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana

Source: This post on National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) has been created based on the article “Centre to relaunch mission to preserve ancient manuscripts “ published in The Hindu on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Ministry of Culture is set to relaunch the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM). About the relaunch of the… Continue reading Relaunch of National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM)

Source: This post on Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in PIB on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) launched the third phase of the… Continue reading Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) program

Source: This post on eShram – One Stop Solution has been created based on the article “Centre launches upgraded eShram portal as a ‘One Stop Solution’ for unorganised workers” published in Business Line on 22nd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports launched the “eShram… Continue reading eShram – One Stop Solution

Source: This post on Sakura Programme 2024 has been created based on the article “20 students from India to participate in Sakura Programme 2024” published in PIB on 21st October 2024. Why in news? The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (DoSEL), is sending a delegation of 20 school students and 2… Continue reading Sakura Programme 2024

Source: This post on Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs has been created based on the article “UGC’s draft guidelines for academic leaders inspired by ‘traditional wisdom’” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2024. Why in news? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved draft guidelines for institutional leadership development in higher… Continue reading Draft Guidelines for institutional leadership development in HEIs

Source: This post on NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI has been created based on the article “NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI: Smart Reefer Transportation to Curb Post-Harvest Losses” published in Financial express on 19th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) launched SARTHI (Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence) to address… Continue reading NIFTEM-K Unveils SARTHI

Source: This post on Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) inaugurated a new… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK)

Source: This post on Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) has been created based on the article “Secretary (DEPwD) inaugurates “Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra’ at National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD), Dehradun” published in PIB on 15th October 2024. Why in news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched two… Continue reading Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG)

Source: This post on Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply has been created based on the article “Fortified Rice under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) “ published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has recently approved the continuation of free fortified rice distribution under various government schemes from… Continue reading Extension of Free Fortified Rice Supply

Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?”  published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip

Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy

Source- This post on the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative has been created based on the article “Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notifies Ecomark Rules under Lifestyle for Environment initiative” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest… Continue reading Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Notifies Ecomark Rules under the LiFE Initiative