Government Schemes
Source: TW Context: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative to support 100 agri-food startups and target $50 billion agri-food exports by 2030. About BHARATI Initiative: What it is? BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. It is a national …
Context: The Centre is reviewing the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to cut subsidy costs by removing ineligible beneficiaries, as the food subsidy bill has crossed ₹2 lakh crore in FY26. About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY): What it is? A free foodgrain distribution scheme under the National Food Security Act …
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Source: NOA Context: The Union Cabinet has approved restructuring of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with an extension of the lending period till 31 March 2030. About PM SVANidhi Scheme: What it is? PM Street Vendor’s Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is a micro-credit scheme for urban street vendors. It provides affordable working capital loans to …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to allow widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. About UMEED Portal What it is ? UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. It is a centralized digital platformfor registering …
Source: IE Context: The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites following a copyright case by global publishers. This has revived the debate on access to research papers and the role of the government’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) About Sci-Hub What it is? Founded in 2011 by Alexandra Elbakyan, Sci-Hub is a …
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Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes till December 2028 with 100% central funding of ₹17,082 crore. About Fortified Rice Scheme: What it is A nutrition intervention programme to supply rice fortified with Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 through government food …
Source: IE Context: The CBSE will introduce Open-Book Assessments (OBE) in Class 9 from 2026–27 after pilot studies showed strong teacher support, aiming to move away from rote learning towards competency-based evaluation. About Open-Book Assessments (OBE): What It Is? An exam format that allows students to refer to approved materials (textbooks, notes, resource sheets) during …
Source: NIE Context: The Union Cabinet has approved ₹4,600 crore for four new semiconductor manufacturing projects in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). About New Semiconductor Plants: SiCSem Pvt. Ltd. (Odisha): In collaboration with Clas-SiC Wafer Fab Ltd., UK. India’s first commercial Silicon Carbide (SiC) compound semiconductor fab. 3D …
Source: TH Context: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has completed five years since its launch in 2020, with a special anniversary event scheduled in New Delhi. About Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA): What it is? A nationwide anti-drug initiative aimed at reducing substance abuse through prevention, awareness, treatment, and rehabilitation, focusing on India’s most …
Source: PIB Context: The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was inaugurated in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, marking a major step towards affirmative action in sports to boost women’s participation. About Khelo India ASMITA: What It Is? A dedicated affirmative action sports initiative under the Khelo India programme to increase women’s participation in sports, focusing on grassroots …
Source: BS Context: The Central Government has extended the ₹10,900 crore PM E-Drive subsidy scheme by two years until 2027-28, as nearly half of its allocated funds remain unused. Subsidies for electric two- and three-wheelers will end on March 31, 2026. About PM E-Drive Subsidy Scheme: What It Is? A national incentive programme to promote …
Source: ET Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Health Research (DHR) organised a nationwide open day under the SHINE initiative, engaging over 13,000 students in health and science outreach activities. About SHINE Initiative: What it is? SHINE stands for Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers. It is a …
Source: TH Context: The Government has approved the continuation of a ₹300 per LPG cylinder subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries in FY 2025–26. About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY): What It Is? A flagship social welfare scheme to provide deposit-free LPG connections to women from economically weaker households. Aims to replace hazardous …
Source: PIB Context: The Ministry of Textiles launched the “Haat on Wheels” mobile handloom marketplace during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 5, 2025, in New Delhi. About Haat on Wheels Initiative: What it is? A mobile retail platform designed to take authentic handloom products directly to urban consumers, launched as part of …
Source: ET Context: NITI Aayog has launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024, a first-of-its-kind national tool to track and rank the performance of States/UTs in the electric vehicle (EV) transition. About India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI): What it is? The India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) is a national benchmarking framework that scores all …
Source: PIB Context: The Government of India has extended the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) to 751 districts across all 36 States and Union Territories, with over 1,700 functional dialysis centres as of June 30, 2025. About PM National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP): What It Is? A flagship scheme under National Health Mission (NHM) launched …
Source: DD News Context: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched ‘Apna Ghar’, a national initiative providing resting facilities for truck drivers along highways. About Apna Ghar Initiative: What It Is? A resting infrastructure scheme for truck drivers, launched to address fatigue, hygiene, and well-being during long-haul journeys. Operated at fuel retail outlets …
Source: TOI Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,000 crore grant to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) over four years. About National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC): What it is? NCDC is a statutory body that promotes and finances cooperative development in agriculture, rural industries, and allied sectors. Established in: Set up in 1963 …
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Source: TP Context: To mark five years of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Union Education Minister issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) to four foreign universities for setting up campuses in India. About Education Minister Issued Letters of Intent (LoIs) To Four Foreign Universities: Issuing Authority: The Ministry of Education, led by Dharmendra Pradhan, …
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Source: DD News Context: Over 4.7 lakh villages have been culturally documented under the ‘Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar’ (MGMD) initiative, as informed by the Ministry of Culture in Parliament. About Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Initiative: What it is? A nationwide cultural mapping project to document the intangible cultural heritage of Indian villages. Launched in: …
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