PM-KUSUM
Recently, the deadline of the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Uttham Mahabhiyan) to install 30,000 MW solar power capacity in rural India by 2022, has been pushed to…
Post Office Monthly Income Scheme
Union Finance Minister recently announced the increase of deposit limit for the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS). Why in News: The deposit limit for the Post Office Monthly Scheme (POMIS) has…
Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
The maximum investment limit for the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS) has been increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Budget 2023. About Senior Citizen Savings Scheme…
Upper Bhadra Project
Finance Minister recently announced a grant of ₹5300 crore for the Upper Bhadra Irrigation Project. About Upper Bhadra Project: It is a major lift irrigation Scheme under implementation in the…
Mahila Samman Saving Certificate Scheme
Finance Minister recently announced a new saving scheme ‘Mahila Samman Saving Certificate’ for women and girls in the Union Budget. About Mahila Samman Saving Certificate’ Scheme: The scheme offers deposit…
NREGA Reforms
What is the issue? In reforms to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, an administrative and fiscal efficacy-alone focus would be a flaw. What is MGNREGA? In financial year 2018-19…
National Logistics Portal (marine)
Recently, the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated The National Logistics Portal (marine) in New Delhi. About National Logistics Portal Marine: The National Logistic Portal (marine) (NLP) is a project…
Extended Reality (XR) Startup Program
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Meta have recently announced the list of 120 startups and innovators for the Extended Reality (XR) Startup Program. About Extended Reality (XR)…
Green India Mission
India is lagging behind in the targets to increase the number and quality of tree- and forest-cover plantations set in the Green India Mission, according to a recent data accessed…
Monument Mitra Scheme
The Secretary of the Ministry of Culture recently said that the government will hand over around 1,000 monuments under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India to the private…
Ganjam tops in MGNREGA work
Context Ganjam district has bagged the top honours in the country for generating man-days and providing 100 days of work to rural households under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
Olive Ridley turtle
Recently, Hundreds of Olive Ridley turtles were found dead in their breeding grounds between Kakinada and Antarvedi in the Godavari region of India’s east coast. About Olive Ridley turtle The…
Emergency credit guarantee scheme
Why in News? According to an SBI Research analysis, at least 14.6 lakh micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) accounts were saved due to the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme…
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
The President of India will confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, 2023 to 11 children at an Award ceremony in Delhi on 23 January 2023. About Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya…
Orunodoi Scheme
In News 10.54 In lakh, the additional number of people will benefit from Assam government’s second edition of ‘Orunodoi’. About It is a scheme of the Government of Assam is…
Environment Education, Awareness And Training (EEAT)
In News Environment Education scheme has been revamped into Environment Education Programme. About : Environment Education, Awareness and Training (EEAT) is a Central Sector scheme implemented by Ministry of Environment,…