PFRDA invites Bids for System Integrator for PFRDA – TRACE Subject: Schemes Section: Social security The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has invited bids for the purpose of selection of a System Integrator (SI) for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of PFRDA – TRACE. Project Name: PFRDATRACE (Tracking Reporting Analytics […]

    PM Young Achievers’ Scholarship Award Scheme for a Vibrant India (PM YASASVI) for OBC, EBC and DNT Students Subject: Schemes Section: Education Context: Till December 2023, Rs 12.75 Crore was released to States/UTs for Construction of Hostels for OBC Boys and Girls under PM YASASVI scheme. More on news: OBC, EBC and DNT […]

    PM Modi launches new rooftop solar power scheme: What it is, why it is needed Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024, announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. About ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’: […]

    Mission Karmayogi: The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) Subject: Schemes Aim: It aims to transform capacity-building in the bureaucracy through institutional and process reforms. Key Features and objectives of Mission Karmayogi: Holistic Capacity Building: Mission Karmayogi focuses on the holistic development of civil servants, ensuring they acquire the right skills, […]

    Express View on ASER report: Cues for reform Subject :Schemes Section: Education Context: Latest ASER report has significant pointers on how country could use education to leverage its demographic dividend More on news: The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) focuses on an age group that is critical to India unlocking its […]

    India’s multidimensional poverty rate down to 11.28% in 2022-23 from 29.17% in 2013-14 Subject: Schemes Section: Reports and Indices Context: A discussion paper released by NITI Aayog on Monday According to a NITI Aayog discussion paper, multidimensional poverty in India declined from 29.17% in 2013-14 to 11.28% of the population in 2022-23, with about […]

    Govt likely to unveil new PMAY-G version with 85% higher financial assistance Subject: Schemes Section: Rural Dev Context: The government may unveil a new version of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana- Gramin (PMAY-G) for the next five years. The financial assistance will be 85 percent higher than under the current scheme for each […]

    Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana Subject: Scheme Section: Vulnerable section Context: Under the Adarsh Gram Component of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyudaya Yojana,  a total of 1834 villages have been Declared as Adarsh Gram during the current FY 2023-24. About the scheme: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhuyday Yojana (PM- AJAY) is a […]

    Shah to take stock of generic drug plan Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Recently, the Government of India has decided to allow 2000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) to open Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country. About Generic Drugs Generic drugs can be defined as affordable versions of branded drugs […]

    “Panchayat se Parliament tak” Subject: Schemes Section: Vulnerable section Context: The Parliament on Friday hosted a programme named ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ for over 500 women representatives of diverse backgrounds from Panchayats and urban local bodies. More on news: ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ is aimed at empowering and supporting women grassroots leaders. Lok […]