News: The deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been extended to 30 September 2025. About National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Implemented by: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Aims: To provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs… Continue reading National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
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Exercise ZAPAD 2025
News: The multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. About Exercise ZAPAD 2025 It is to be conducted at the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia. Aim: The exercise is designed to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange… Continue reading Exercise ZAPAD 2025
Exercise MAITREE-XIV
News: The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XIV began with a grand opening ceremony at the Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise MAITREE-XIV It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Place: The 2025 edition will be held at Joint Training… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XIV
Niveshak Didi – Phase II
News: Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has successfully inaugurated Phase II of Niveshak Didi. About Niveshak Didi – Phase II It is flagship financial literacy initiative by Ministry of Corporate Affairs Launched by: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Launched in: The Phase-I was… Continue reading Niveshak Didi – Phase II
Project Aarohan
News: Recently, NHAI in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced the launch of ‘Project Aarohan’. About Project Aarohan Launched by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust. Objective: To support the children of toll plaza employees in fulfilling their educational aspirations. Aim: It aims to remove financial barriers, reduce socio-economic… Continue reading Project Aarohan
SMILE Scheme
News: The central government has launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme to help transgender persons become self-reliant by providing economic empowerment. About SMILE Scheme The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It functions as… Continue reading SMILE Scheme
National Anubhav Awards
News: The National Anubhav Awards, 2025 mark a decade of achievements since the inception of the Anubhav portal in 2015. About National Anubhav Awards: Launch & Vision: Initiated by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to document India’s administrative history through memoirs of retired employees. Eligibility: Employees retiring in the next 8 months… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards
Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
News: The Union Jal Shakti Minister chaired a key meeting to ensure environmental flow (e-flow) in the Ganga River and its tributaries, aiming to promote sustainable river management. About Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Definition: E-flow refers to the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them.… Continue reading Environmental Flow (E-Flow)
Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
News: The Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards was hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). About Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards A total of 43 national awards were announced, recognizing excellence in urban cleanliness and sanitation across India. Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai were felicitated for entering the premier Super Swachh League. Ahmedabad, Bhopal,… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. About Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Aim: To boost research, development, and innovation in India, especially in strategic and emerging (sunrise) sectors Overseeing Authority: Prime Minister-led ANRF Governing Board, Executive Council of… Continue reading Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
