Government Schemes
Source: PMI Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with ₹1 lakh crore Central assistance to drive market-led urban transformation. About Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): What it is? The Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme designed to support transformative and bankable urban …
Source: HT Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a ₹10,000 crore corpus to mobilise venture capital for India’s startup ecosystem. About Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0: What it is? Startup India FoF 2.0 is a ₹10,000 crore government-backed fund designed to …
Source: News on Air Subject: Government Schemes Context: The Government has launched PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) to provide cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for road accident victims during the Golden Hour. About PM RAHAT Scheme: What it is? PM RAHAT is a national cashless emergency treatment scheme providing financial …
Source: TH Subject: Government Acts and Bill Context: The Ministry of Defence is framing fresh guidelines for serving and retired armed forces personnel regarding publication of books, following controversy over the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief M. M. Naravane. The proposed framework will incorporate provisions of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, which continues to …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, provided an update in the Rajya Sabha regarding the implementation and funding framework of the Ayushman Sahakar Scheme. About Ayushman Sahakar Scheme: What it is? Ayushman Sahakar is a dedicated scheme of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to provide financial assistance …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Government of India has completed the formation of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) under a central sector scheme, with 21.96 lakh women farmers. About Central Sector Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs): What it is? A central sector scheme to form and nurture …
Source: TH Subject: Government Scheme Context: India’s first cooperative-based taxi service ‘Bharat Taxi’ is being formally launched by Union Minister in New Delhi. The launch marks a major push to cooperative-led, driver-owned mobility, aligned with the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi. About India’s first cooperative-based taxi service – Bharat Taxi: What it is? Bharat Taxi …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: SabhaSaar Initiative is in the news as over 1.11 lakh Gram Panchayats have adopted this AI-enabled tool for automated Gram Sabha meeting summarisation as of January 2026. About Sabhasaar Initiative: What it is? SabhaSaar is an AI-powered voice-to-text and meeting summarisation platform designed to automatically generate structured Minutes of …
Source: HT Subject: Government Act & Bill Context: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced that the Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into force from April 1, 2026, replacing India’s six-decade-old income tax law. About The New Income Tax Act, 2025: 1. Implementation Timeline: Effective Date: The Income Tax Act, 2025, will officially come into effect …
Source: TOI Subject: Economics/Government scheme Context: The Government of India is set to launch a pilot program for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), also termed Digital Food Currency, in February 2026. This initiative targets beneficiaries in Chandigarh, Puducherry, and three districts of Gujarat (Anand, Sabarmati, and Dahod) to streamline the world’s largest free food security …
Source: ITV Subject: Government scheme Context: The Government of India has launched the New Aadhaar App in January 2026, dedicated to the nation. This next-generation app, introduces a Privacy-First approach, allowing users to update mobile numbers from home. About New Aadhaar App: What is it? The New Aadhaar App is a secure, next-generation mobile platform …
Source: ITV Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched ‘PANCHAM’ (Panchayat Assistance and Messaging Chatbot), on the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day. This flagship AI initiative establishes a first-of-its-kind direct two-way digital bridge between the Central Government and over 30 lakh elected representatives. About PANCHAM Digital Chatbot: What is it? PANCHAM …
Source: News on Air Subject: Government scheme Context: NITI Aayog CEO Shri B.V.R Subrahmanyam launched ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0’—a 3-month intensive campaign to achieve 100% saturation of critical development indicators in India’s most underserved regions. About Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0: What it is? Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 is a mission-mode, time-bound campaign designed to accelerate progress in 112 …
Source: TH Subject: Schemes in News Context: India’s Advanced Chemistry Cell–Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) scheme has fallen behind schedule, with only 1.4 GWh battery capacity commissioned against a target of 50 GWh by 2026, as per a recent analytical report. About Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) – Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: What is the ACC-PLI …
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Source: News on Air Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Government of India has selected five companies in the fourth round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods, involving a committed investment of ₹863 crore. About PLI Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners & LED Lights): What is the PLI Scheme for White Goods? …
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Source: TH Subject: Government act and bills Context: A two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, which mandates prior approval before investigating public servants. About Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: What it …
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Source: PMI Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister of India has approved the continuation of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) up to 2030–31, along with extended funding for outreach, development, and gap funding. About Atal Pension Yojana (APY): What it is? Atal Pension Yojana is a voluntary, government-backed pension scheme that …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has completed one year of its Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS) and marked the milestone with a national-level event in New Delhi. About Internet Governance Internship & Capacity Building Scheme (IGICBS): What it is? IGICBS is a national internship and …
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Source: News on Air Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued operational guidelines for extending interest subvention on export credit under Niryat Protsahan, bringing exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM). About Export Promotion Mission (EPM): What it is? The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a mission-mode, unified national framework …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme is in news highlighting its tangible outcomes—56 student-designed chips fabricated, 75+ patents filed, and large-scale chip design training—showcasing India’s growing indigenous semiconductor design capability. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme: What it is? The Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme is a national capacity-building …
