Govt slashes LPG prices by ₹200 and expands PM Ujjwala Yojana Subject: Schemes Section: Energy Context:: In an effort to tame kitchen inflation Government has the lowering of the price of LPG gas by Rs. 200 and expands PM Ujjwala Yojana Key Points: The price of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) has been […]

    Government brings 44 more essential drugs under price cap Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has brought 44 new drugs under price control. Key Points: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has brought 44 new drugs under price control. These drugs are commonly used for pain management, depression, anxiety, […]

    514 researchers to get ICSSR funding to study the impact of Centrally sponsored schemes Subject :Schemes Introduction: ICSSR (Indian Council of Social Science Research) selects 514 projects out of 3801 to examine the impact of Centrally sponsored schemes. The chosen studies encompass collaborative and individual research, with ₹30 lakh for collaboration and ₹6 […]

    The Scholarship Schemes for Religious Minorities in India Subject : Schemes The Significance of Education for Religious Minorities Niti Aayog’s policy document emphasizes education’s significance for religious minorities. Government’s commitment to inclusive growth and improving implementation of programs. Role of education in the socio-economic development of a nation. Scholarships for Religious Minorities’ Introduction […]

    Bharat NCAP: India’s Indigenous Car Crash Testing Programme Subject : Schemes Introduction Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP): India’s own car crash testing program. Modeled after the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) of the Towards Zero Foundation, a U.K.-registered charity. Aims to test and rate the safety of car models […]

    Lack of Internet Access in Kerala’s Tribal Colonies Subject :Schemes Context: Kerala declared the right to the Internet as a basic right. However, 189 Adivasi ooru (tribal colonies) across 12 districts lack access to Internet and mobile connection. Over 5,000 tribal students in these colonies are affected. The initiative by Scheduled Tribes Development […]

  PM-eBus Sewa approved by Cabinet Subject: Schemes In News: Cabinet approves “PM-eBus Sewa” for augmenting city bus operations; priority to cities having no organized bus service Key Points: The e-bus scheme is meant to augment city bus operations, and will prioritise cities having no organised bus service. Around 10,000 e-Buses to be deployed on […]

    Digital India expansion gets ₹14,903 crore outlay Subject: Schemes Context: The Union Cabinet on August 16 approved a five-year extension and expansion of the Digital India programme, including an expansion of the Computer Emergency Response Team, India (CERT-in). More about the news: Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved extension of the Digital India programme […]

    Vishwakarma Yojana soon for artisans, says PM Subject : Schemes Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from Red Fort. Vishwakarma Yojana was introduced to support traditional artisans’ skill development. Allocation of around ₹13,000 to ₹15,000 crore to empower traditional craftsmanship. Beneficiaries include weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, barbers, etc. Launch on […]

    PM Modi’s New Scheme to Help Urban Poor Build Houses Subject :Schemes Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15 announced a new scheme to help urban poor build houses in cities. Under this program, they would receive relief in interest rates and loans taken from banks to construct their houses. Scheme Details […]