Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims 2025

News: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare are collaborating on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources)  About Project VISTAAR   It aims to transform agricultural extension service by making information easily accessible to farmers from start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors.  The digitalisation of… Continue reading Project VISTAAR

News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing

News: The Union government has launched the Jalvahak scheme to promote long-haul cargo transportation via inland waterways. About Jalvahak Scheme It is a cargo promotion scheme designed to incentivize the movement of long-haul cargo through India’s national waterways. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) Implementing Agency– It is jointly implemented by the Inland… Continue reading Jalvahak Scheme

Dear Friends, We are posting 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 15 December MCQs for today. On a daily basis, we post 10 MCQs, based on daily current affairs from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, DTE, TOI, and Live Mint. For 10 PM Daily Archive – Click Here For 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief –… Continue reading 10 PM Daily UPSC Current Affairs 15th December – 2024 | Revision Test

News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya

News: RTI data reveals that PLI schemes have generated 5.84 lakh direct jobs by June 2024, which is about 36% of the 16.2 lakh direct jobs planned for the next five years across 14 sectors. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme About Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme The PLI scheme was launched in March 2020 to… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

News: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced flexible options for undergraduate degree completion. It enables students to either speed up or extend their program duration. As per the new guidelines, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can offer two options: the Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) and the Extended Degree Programmes (EDP). Undergraduate students can choose an… Continue reading UGC approves flexible degree option

Source: This post on Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) has been created based on the article “Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF). About National Mission on… Continue reading Launch of National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

Source: This post on One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme. About One Nation… Continue reading One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme

Source: This post on PAN 2.0 Project has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the PAN 2.0 Project” published in PIB on 26th November 2024. Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted approval for the PAN 2.0 Project proposed by the Income… Continue reading PAN 2.0 Project

Source: This post on Nayi Chetna 3.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to launch Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki, A National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence on 25th November 2024 in New Delhi”  published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the third… Continue reading Nayi Chetna 3.0

Source: This post on Haj Suvidha App 2.0 has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju addresses the Conference of Chairpersons of State & UT Haj Committees ; launches Haj Suvidha App 2.0” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Conference of Chairpersons of… Continue reading Haj Suvidha App 2.0

Source: This post on #AbKoiBahanaNahi national campaign has been created based on the article “Union Minister Smt. Annpurna Devi to launch National campaign “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” tomorrow” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” national campaign was launched by Union Minister for Women and Child Development. The campaign is launched in conjunction… Continue reading “#AbKoiBahanaNahi” National Campaign

Source: This post on Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network (VISION) Portal has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal, for nurturing skill development in underprivileged children:” published in PIB on 22nd November 2024. Why in news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the “Viksit Bharat Initiative for… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network (VISION)Portal

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

Dear Friends, We are in the process of increasing the quality of our compilations. In this 9 PM Compilation, we have created subjectwise and topicwise segregation of the weekly current affairs. We have also changed the format of the articles. UPSC Weekly Compilation 2024 Please give us your feedback and suggestions for any further improvement.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM UPSC Weekly Compilation – November 2024 – 2nd week

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

Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the Month of November 2024 Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the newspapers like The Hindu,… Continue reading [Download] Factly Monthly Compilation – November, 2024

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