What Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aims to achieve, how PMDKY will be implemented Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget The scheme is inspired by the success of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) launched in 2018, […]
Niti Aayog report seeks more public funding for higher education Sub : Schemes Sec: Education Context: The NITI Aayog report titled “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities” reveals disparities in spending on higher education across Indian states and union territories. Report Highlights: Jammu and Kashmir leads with the highest […]
Are Freebies and Welfare Schemes Different Sub: Schemes Sec: Economy Why in News The growing trend of freebie-driven politics has sparked debates on its economic and social implications. While some argue that such schemes are essential for welfare, others believe they impose unsustainable fiscal burdens on state governments. The Supreme Court has also […]
Centre holds consultation with States on setting up biomanufacturing facilities Sub: Schemes Sec: Sci Context: Following the approval of the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment (BioE3) policy last August, the Department of Biotechnology held a consultation with States to discuss setting up biomanufacturing facilities. The BioE3 Policy aligns with India’s vision of […]
Gyan Bharatam Mission Sub: Scheme Sec: Art and Culture A new special mission announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, focused on the survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s manuscript heritage. It aims to cover over one crore manuscripts. Scope: The mission targets manuscripts held by academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collectors across […]
362 border villages to get 4G mobile connectivity by June, says Amit Shah Sub: Schemes Sec: Security Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that by June, 362 villages along the northern border will receive 4G connectivity under the Vibrant Village Programme. Vibrant Village Programme: The programme envisages coverage of border villages on Northern […]
States yet to use ₹70744-cr. funds for welfare of workers Sub :Schemes Sec: Economy Context:- The Union Labour Ministry said in a Right to Information (RTI) reply that the welfare boards for building and other construction workers of various States have not yet used the cess worth ₹70,744.16 crore they collected from the […]
What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission? Sub : Schemes Sec: Economy About Smart Cities Mission The Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is a flagship urban renewal and retrofitting program launched by the Government of India on June 25, 2015. It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) […]
National Health Mission has curbed several public health concerns, says Centre’s report Sub : Schemes Sec: Health Context:- Listing out the key achievements of the NHM in the past three years, the Central government highlighted lowering of the maternal mortality rate, and incidence of TB and sickle cell anaemia; expansion of human resources […]
Tackling India’s Gender Imbalance: Successes and Challenges of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme Sub : Schemes Sec: Vulnerable section Why in News India recently marked the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, which was launched in 2015 to address the declining child sex ratio (CSR) and promote gender […]