Government Schemes
Source: ToI Context: Finance Minister announced the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana in the Union Budget 2025-26, targeting 100 districts with low agricultural productivity. About PM’s Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Outlay: No separate allocation, but Rs 1,000 crore allocated for pulses, Rs 500 crore for fruits and vegetables, and …
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Source: PIB Context: Indian Railways has launched the ‘SwaRail’ SuperApp in beta testing, integrating multiple railway services into a single platform to enhance user convenience and reduce app clutter. About SuperApp ‘SwaRail’: What it is: A one-stop solution offering comprehensive railway services, including ticket booking, PNR enquiries, food ordering, and freight services. Ministry: Ministry of Railways. Developed …
Source: TH Context: Nearly a year after the ₹75,000-crore PM Surya Ghar scheme was launched, 8.5 lakh households have installed rooftop solar connections, said Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy. About PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: What is the PM Surya Ghar Scheme? The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojanais a centrally sponsored scheme …
Source: PIB Context: Tripura has become the first northeastern state to sign an MoU with Bhashini, a Digital India initiative, to promote multilingual governance and bridge the digital divide by enabling access to digital services in regional languages. About Bhashini Platform: What it is: Bhashini is India’s AI-powered language translation platform designed to facilitate seamless …
Source: DD News Context: The finance ministry has notified the operationalization of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees, effective from April 1 of 2025. About Unified Pension Scheme (UPS): What is it? The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is a contributory pension scheme offering …
Source: DD News Context: The Union Government has introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme, aimed at enhancing competitiveness, boosting exports, and safeguarding employment in the sector. About Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme: What it is: The DIA Scheme allows duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds under ¼ carat (25 cents) with an …
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Source: News on Air Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, a flagship initiative to empower the girl child and promote gender equality. About Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: What it is: A government scheme aimed at addressing gender bias and promoting …
Source: News on Air Context: The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has launched the Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme, aiming to build expertise and awareness in internet governance among Indian citizens. About Internet Governance Internship and Capacity Building Scheme: What it is: A bi-annual internship program designed to enhance knowledge and skills …
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Source: IE Context: The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court’s directive for the Delhi government to sign an MoU with the Centre to implement the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): What it is: A Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector components (CS), launched to develop …
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Source: News on Air Context: Prime Minister is set to distribute over 65 lakh property cards under the SVAMITVA Scheme via video conferencing. About SVAMITVA Scheme: Full Form: Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas. Launched: In 2020 as a Central Sector Scheme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR). Aim: …
Source: IE Context: On the 77th Army Day, Defense Minister launched Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan, a dedicated website aimed at promoting battlefield and border tourism. About Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: What it is: A comprehensive website providing information about significant battlefields and border areas in India, offering virtual tours, historical narratives, and travel assistance. Ministry: Launched under …
Source: DD News Context: On the occasion of the 150th Foundation Day of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Prime Minister launched “Mission Mausam,” a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing India’s weather forecasting and climate resilience capabilities. About Mission Mausam: What it is: Mission Mausam is a comprehensive program to modernize India’s weather and climate monitoring …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, launched the Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform at the Bharat Climate Forum 2025 in New Delhi. About Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform: What it is: A national platform designed to enhance India’s cleantech value chains and enable collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & …
Source: TOI Context: Central government employees who donate organs are eligible for 42 days of leave, as per the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). About National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO): What it is: NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family …
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Source: IE Context: The Indian government revised its goods import data, reducing the previously reported $14.9 billion gold import figure for November 2024 to $9.9 billion. The overestimation occurred due to double counting of imports into Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and subsequent clearance into the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA). Double counting of imports due to …
Source: TH Context: The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, have partnered to provide legal training to volunteers addressing animal cruelty. About the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI): Established in: 1962, under Section 4 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Started under the stewardship of …
Source: PIB Context: The e-Shram portal, designed to provide social security and welfare benefits to unorganized workers, has now been upgraded with multilingual functionality across all 22 scheduled languages, leveraging the Bhashini initiative. About Bhashini Initiative: Launched in: 2022. What it is: A government initiative aimed at providing AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools …
Source: MoEFCC Context: The Central Government has announced amendments to the Environment Relief Fund Scheme, 2008, through the Environment Relief Fund (Amendment) Scheme, 2024. About Environment Relief Fund (Amendment) Scheme, 2024: Launched by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Aim: To improve fund management, ensure efficient disbursement, and enhance environmental restoration efforts. Features: Fund …
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Source: PIB Context: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report to evaluate logistics efficiency across Indian states and union territories. About LEADS: Full Form: Logistics Ease Across Different States. Launched In: 2018. Ministry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and …
Source: TOI Context: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has introduced a revolutionary toolkit using the Open Data Kit (ODK) platform to ensure transparency in public spending and evaluate the effectiveness of government schemes. About the CAG Toolkit: What it is: A digital platform based on Open Data Kit (ODK) technology for designing, …
