On this page, you can read all the government schemes and programs in news, which are important for UPSC IAS Prelims and Mains Examination.
List of Government Schemes and Programs for UPSC Prelims
Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims
Source-This post on Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims is based on the article “Centre to provide cashless treatment for road crash victims” published in “The Hindu” on 15th March 2024. Why in the News? The Road Transport and Highways Ministry recently announced a pilot program to provide cashless treatment of up… Continue reading Pilot program for cashless treatment of road accident victims
NFECS and NECCE program launched
Source-This post on NFECS and NECCE program launched is based on the article “Ministry of Women and Child Development is launching NFECS and NECCE program” published in “PIB” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (NECCE)… Continue reading NFECS and NECCE program launched
KIRTI Programme
Source- The post on KIRTI Programme is based on the article “Khelo India Rising Talent Identification will take sports to the doorstep of aspiring champions: Anurag Singh Thakur” published in “PIB” on 12th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports inaugurated the unique Khelo India Rising Talent Identification (KIRTI) programme. About… Continue reading KIRTI Programme
PM-SURAJ portal
Source-This post on PM-SURAJ Portal is based on the article “PM Modi launches one-stop portal for credit schemes for marginalised sections” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently launched the ‘Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan’ (PM-SURAJ) portal. About the PM-SURAJ portal Nodal ministry–… Continue reading PM-SURAJ portal
National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE)
Source- This post on National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE) is based on the article “Union Health Ministry launches National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in India” published in “PIB” on 12th March 2024. Why in the News? Union Health Ministry recently launched the National Action… Continue reading National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE)
Technological advancement in rural development
Source-This post on Technological advancement in rural development has been created based on the article “ministry of Rural Development signs a MoU with IIT Delhi to formalize their partnership in applications of geospatial technology and artificial intelligence” published in “PIB” on 12 March 2024. Why in the news? Ministry of Rural Development has recently signed a… Continue reading Technological advancement in rural development
iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems
Source-This post on iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems is based on the article “Defence Ministry signs ₹200 crore contract for anti-drone systems under iDEX initiative” published in “The Hindu” on 11th March 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Ministry has recently signed a ₹200 crore contract with Big Bang Boom Solutions Private Ltd.… Continue reading iDEX initiative: Contract signed for anti-drone systems
A new toll collection system
Source-This post on A new toll collection system has been created based on the article “Introducing a new toll collection system” published in “The Hindu” on 8 March 2024. Why in the news? The government is planning to implement a new highway toll collection system based on the global navigation satellite system. What is the objective… Continue reading A new toll collection system
UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Source- The post on UNNATI 2024 is based on the article “Cabinet approves Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024” published in “PIB” on 7th March 2024. What is the News? Recently, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade proposed Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024 (UNNATI – 2024). About Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme, 2024… Continue reading UNNATI 2024- Uttar Poorva Transformative Industrialization Scheme 2024
Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
Source-This post on Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is based on the article “Centre tweaks Prime Minister’s Rooftop Solar ‘free electricity’ scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 8th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union cabinet has recently tweaked the new ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (Free rooftop solar… Continue reading Centre tweaks PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
IndiaAI Mission
Source-This post on IndiaAI Mission is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves IndiaAI Mission with 10,372 crore outlay: How it could help private players” published in “The Indian Express” on 9th March 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budget of Rs 10,372 crore for the… Continue reading IndiaAI Mission
e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi
Source-This post on e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi has been created based on the article “Shri Goyal launches ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ to ease farmers’ warehousing logistics” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry and Textiles launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ (Digital… Continue reading e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi
Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)
Source-This post on Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) is based on article “Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Meta join hands to establish Frontier Technology Labs in schools” published in “PIB” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and Meta have collaborated to set up Frontier Technology Labs… Continue reading Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)
ADITI scheme
Source-This post on ADITI scheme has been created based on the article “DefConnect 2024: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologies” published in “PIB” on 4 March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme was launched by Department of… Continue reading ADITI scheme
Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility
Source-This post on Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility is based on the article “MoC Ashwini Vaishnaw launches DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)‘ and the… Continue reading Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility
Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
Source-This post on Holistic Progress Card (HPC) is based on the article “In new school report card, role of parents, classmates, self-evaluation” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? PARAKH, a standard-setting body under NCERT, has introduced a new Holistic Progress Card (HPC). HPC includes feedback from parents, peers,… Continue reading Holistic Progress Card (HPC)
Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
Source-This post on Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme is based on the article “Centre’s housing scheme for tribal groups facing hurdles due to lack of accurate data on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups population” published in “The Hindu” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The lack of data regarding the estimated total population of the… Continue reading Challenges in PM-JANMAN housing Scheme
India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Source-This post on India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry is based on the article “PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minster recently launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. It was manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard… Continue reading India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
Source-This post on Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme has been created based on the article “ HAM Operators from Cyclone Shelters of Nachugunta Island, Andhra Pradesh, excel in Island On The Air (IOTA) Expedition” published in “PIB” on 25th February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a dedicated team of amateur radio operators (HAMs) embarked… Continue reading Island On The Air (IOTA) Programme
Purple Fest 2024
Source-This post on Purple Fest 2024 has been created based on the article “Purple Fest 2024: A Symphony of Inclusivity Echoes at Rashtrapati Bhawan” published in “PIB” on 26th February 2024. Why in the news? Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India presented Purple Fest 2024… Continue reading Purple Fest 2024
SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Source-This post on SAMAR assesment Certificates has been created based on the article “DRDO hands over 23 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology to industries during Maharashtra MSME Defence Expo 2024” published in “PIB” on 25th Feb 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over SAMAR assessment certificates to… Continue reading SAMAR Assesment Certificates
Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Source-This post on Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan has been created based on the article “CBSE’s open book exam plan: What is it, why now, how it can impact students” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently proposed a pilot… Continue reading Open Book Examination- CBSE Plan
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Source-This post on National Livestock Mission (NLM) is based on the article “Cabinet approves inclusion of additional activities in National Livestock Mission” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The union cabinet recently approved the incorporation of additional activities into the National Livestock Mission. What is National Livestock Mission (NLM)? Aspect… Continue reading National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
Source-This post on Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) for the period 2021-26” published in “PIB” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme- Flood… Continue reading Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)