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Cabinet Approved National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM)

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved 'National Critical Mineral Mission' to build a resilient Value Chain for critical mineral resources. About National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) It is a strategic initiative announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to help India...

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Features, Benefits

Context: Around 8.5 lakh households have installed rooftop solar connections under PM Surya Ghar Yojna. About PM Surya Ghar Yojna Launched: February 15, 2024 Objective: To provide free electricity to one crore households by facilitating the installation of rooftop solar...

List of Government Schemes 2025, Check Latest State and Central List

Government Schemes 2025 [catlist name="Government Schemes" numberposts=20] View More Government Schemes List 2025 for UPSC Exam The Union Budget 25 introduces several new schemes and modifications to existing ones, aimed at holistic national development. These schemes reflect the government's commitment...

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)

Context: The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) faced a budget shortfall in 2024-25, with no additional allocation provided, leading to delays in wage disbursement for workers. About MGNREGS The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)...

National Health Mission (NHM), Objectives and Key Achievements

Context: Recently, an assessment report of the National Health Mission from 2021-2024, was presented to the Union Cabinet. About National Health Mission (NHM) It was launched in 2005 as the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). It was expanded in 2012...

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Objectives and Challenges

Context: At least 4.14 lakh crop insurance claims submitted under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) were identified as bogus by the Maharashtra Agriculture Department. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) PMFBY is a government-sponsored crop insurance scheme that...

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: Smart Cities mission nearly a decade later, has faced significant challenges and criticisms, leading to its perceived failure. According to a recent study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, the Introduction of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities...

10th Anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Initiative

Context: The Union government is organising celebrations to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative. The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme is a flagship initiative launched by the Government of India in January 2015. The...

SVAMITVA Scheme and Its Benefits

Context Recently, the Prime Minister distributed over 65 lakh property cards to property owners across more than 50,000 villages through video conferencing, under the SVAMITVA Scheme. About SVAMITVA Scheme Full Form: SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with...

Amit Shah launched ‘Bharatpol Portal’ for International Police Assistance

Bharatpol Portal Bharatpol stands for a broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police cooperation. It is developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect...