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● Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - The
scheme was launched by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs on June 25, 2015,
whose main objective is to provide housing to
the people of urban areas by the year 2022.

BIMReN ● Government of India has launched BIMReN to

(BIMSTEC-India enable PhD students from BIMSTEC countries
Marine Research to conduct doctoral research in India
Network)
● It is a joint-initiative of the Ministry of
External Affairs and the Bay of Bengal
Programme-Inter Governmental
Organization (BOBP-IGO), to facilitate
sustainable development of the blue economy
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institutions in BIMSTEC countries.
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launches 'Ek Ped Ke Naam' Campaign on the occasion of World
Maa Ke Naam' Environment Day.
Campaign
● The Prime Minister planted a Peepal tree at
Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi.
● With the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, a
plan has been made to plant 80 crore trees by
September this year and 140 crore trees by
March 2025.
● For this, a “whole government” and “whole
society” policy will be followed.

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Trishna Mission Full Form: (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for
High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment)
mission

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Samman.
● Recent findings, mentioned about the success
of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi that it has made
significant improvements in the lives of small
and marginal farmers in the country.
● PM-Kisan Yojana was announced on February
1, 2019, during the Interim-Union Budget
2019.
● PM Narendra Modi Launched the scheme
from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in 2019.
● It is a Central Sector Scheme.
● Ministry- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare
● Under this scheme, farmers are given Rs 6000
in 3 installments of Rs 2000 each every year.

Rythu Bharosa State: Telangana

Scheme
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● The scheme is a farmer investment scheme
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Pilot project of Launched in: coal India
Underground Coal More on the News:
Gasification ● Eastern Coalfields Limited, which is the
subsidiary of coal India, has begun a pilot
project for underground coal gasification in
Jharkhand.
● Coal gasification converts underground coal
into a gas usable for power generation and
other applications.
● The project is located at the Kasta coal block
in Jamtara district.
● The gas can be used to create synthetic
natural gas, fuels, fertilizers etc.
● This initiative can revolutionize how we use
coal for future energy needs.

National STOP Launched by: JP Nadda

Diarrhea
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● Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare
Jagat Prakash Nadda today launched the

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Pirul Lao-Paise State: Uttarakhand
Pao ● Uttarakhand government launched the
initiative to contain the raging forest fire in the
state.
● Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh
Dhami launched the initiative in Rudraprayag
district.
● Under this campaign the local youth and
villagers will collect dry Pirul pine tree leaves in
the forest and take them to the designated
Pirul collection center.
● The Pirul leaves will be weighed and stored at
the collection center and the villages will be
paid 50 rupees per kg.

Operation Launched by: Rudraprayag police

‘Maryada’
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the char Dham journey
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Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal
● Wildlife Institute of India backed by National
mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) has teamed
up with social development for communities
foundation for this campaign “flowing towards
a plastic free future”.
● Ganga Pahadi (local people) have been all set
for the cleanup drive.

Schemes Important Points

Initiative

START 2024 Conducted by: ISRO

Full Form: Space Science and Technology Awareness
Training (START) 2024
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April and May.
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● FASTags will be issued to each vehicle based on
the RC copy (registration certificate) of the
vehicle.
● If toll plaza detects any mismatch between the
vehicle and the FASTags then the toll plaza may
Blacklist the faster and no new faster can be
issued further against the vehicle number.
About FASTags:
● FASTag is a device that employs Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for
making toll payments directly while the vehicle
is in motion as it is affixed on the windscreen.
● The toll fare is directly deducted from the
linked account of the customer.

Myth Vs Reality Launched by: Election Commission of India

register Objective: To combat spread of misinformation
 ● The 'Myth vs Reality Register' serves as a
comprehensive repository of factual
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control and reporting systems under 'Project
Akashteer'.
● To enhance situational awareness and control
of the force to ensure the safety of friendly
aircraft and engage with the enemy aircraft.
● Akashteer Command and Control Systems is
developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Lancet: India's The Lancet report has suggested that the

declining fertility demographic transition will bring economic benefit to
rate the country.
● TFR in India has exponentially reduced from 6.2
in 1950 to below 2 in 2021.
● It is projected to further decline to 1.29 by 2050
and a concerning level of 1.04 by 2100.
 ● This decline is part of a global trend, with the
global fertility rate dropping nearly 50% in the
past 70 years.

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● The full form of PEN is Permanent Education
Number (PEN).
● PEN would streamline and simplify the process
of the students’ transition from one school to
the other in the new academic year.

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CDP-SURAKSHA Launched by: Central government

● This will boost the growth of India's horticulture
sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the
agriculture gross value addition (GVA).
● SURAKSHA stands for "System for Unified
Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure
Horticulture Assistance."
 ● Farmers can buy inputs for the horticulture
production using e-rupee vouchers.
● If a farmer wants to buy an input or raw

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Swayam Plus Launched by: Union Education Minister Dharmendra
Platform Pradhan
Operated by: IIT Madras
● It seeks to enhance the employability of both
college students and lifelong learners.
● It is in line with the National Education Policy
2020.
● Multilingual content, AI-enabled chatbot to
assist the students and credit recognition are
some of the Features of the Platform.
● This aims to equip students with not only the
theoretical knowledge but also skills demanded
by the job market.

“Vantara,” a Launched by: Reliance

National Objective: Rescue, Treatment, Care and
Initiative for Rehabilitation of animals in need
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all set to become the world's largest zoo and
rehabilitation center.

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assistance to construct houses for those who

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already owned a housing plot.
● A piece of land and Rs 5 lakh will be given to the
poor who do not possess the plot.
● In the First phase, the government will grant 3,500
houses to each constituency.

Government Launched by: Union Minister for Information

launches Technology and Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw
‘DIP’ and Objective: For protecting public from mobile phone
Chaksu portal
frauds
● Chakshu and Digital Intelligence Platform
(DIP): Backend systems for law enforcement
agencies, banks, telecom service providers, etc.
● Purpose: Facilitate information sharing and
coordination among telecom companies, law
enforcement, banks, financial institutions, social
media platforms, and ID document issuers.
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scheme with iDEX
Launched by: Minister of defense Rajnath Singh

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and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) for farmers.

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● Simplifies the process for farmers to store produce
in registered WDRA warehouses.
● Offers storage for up to 6 months at 7% interest
per annum.

“MYUVA Scheme: “MYUVA Scheme” (“Mukhyamantri Yuva

Scheme” Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA)
State: Uttar Pradesh
Objective: To support the Young Entrepreneurs
● The scheme offers interest-free loans to
entrepreneurs for projects valued up to 5 lakh.
● The scheme aims to encourage 1 lakh young
entrepreneurs every year through this initiative.
● Successful repayment will allow them in the 2nd
stage of financing to aid them expand their
business further.
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● The ministry of women and child development is
organizing Poshan Pakhwada nationwide to raise
awareness through Jan bhagidari about nutrition,
women's health, early childhood care and
education and dietary practices.
● Poshan pakhwada is a part of poshan abhiyan
which was launched in 2018.

Mahtari State: Chhattisgarh

Vandana Objective: To provide financial assistance
Yojana ● Married women of the state are provided with Rs
1000 per month as monthly direct benefit transfer
● The scheme aims to provide benefits to all eligible
married women of above 21 years of age of the
state who are citizens of Chhattisgarh.
● Widows and divorced women are also eligible for
this scheme.
 ● It aims to empower women and improve the
nutritional and health status of their dependent
children.

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Neengal State: Tamil Nadu

Nalama Objective: Aims at monitoring and implementation of
Scheme flagship schemes and addressing public Grievance
● Under the scheme, the chief minister, chief
secretary, department heads, district collector etc,
who directly contact people to enquire about their
level of benefit and to identify bottlenecks
associated with various government schemes, if
any.
● The Chief Minister launched a web portal through
which the public can voice their ideas and provide
feedback on the Tamil nadu's government's
welfare project.
 ● The state government aims to improve its services
and ensure percolation of government schemes.

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Sadak State: Punjab

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Force ● The Sadak Suraksha Force will be deployed to
serve People.
● It is equipped with modern gadgets and will be
available at approximately every 30 kilometers to
monitor the roads and provide emergency
assistance.
● Anyone in the State can get help by dialing
number 112, and the vehicle will reach the spot
within ten minutes of receiving the call.

'One Station State: Andhra Pradesh

One Product' ● About 109 ‘One Station One Product’ stalls have
been set up at Railway stations across the state.
● Around 72 Railway stations in the state are being
upgraded as part of the Amrit Bharat station
scheme.
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social security to the coal sector workers.

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‘Bharat Rice’ Launched by: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution
Launched in: 2024
Objective: Provide rice directly to consumers at
subsidized rates.
● The rice will be available in 5 kg and 10 kg packs
at a subsidized rate of 29 rupees per kg.
● It will help poor families save 1500 to 2000 rupees
every month under this scheme.
● The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and National
Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India
(NCCF) are given the responsibility of distribution

Maa State: Assam

Kamakhya Temple: Maa Kamakhya Devi Mandir
Divya
Pariyojana
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Objective: Aims to address gender gap in Science

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● It was launched on the International Day of
Women and Girls in Science.
● The "Science for Women- A Technology &
Innovation (SWATI)" Portal is a complete
interactive and centralized database and the
first-of-its-kind in India.
● The main objective is to increase the participation
of every Indian woman in science across all
careers and Streams.

Schemes Important Points

Initiative

PM Surya Announced by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Ghar: Muft ● An investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores will be
Bijli Yojana done in the project.
 ● The scheme was first announced by finance
minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Interim
Budget 2024-'25.

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pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to

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families’ mobile phones.
● It operates from the second trimester of
pregnancy until the child is one year old.

GROW report Launched by: NITI Aayog

and Portal Full Form: ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with
launched Agroforestry (GROW) Suitability Mapping’ portal
Objective: To promote greening and restoration
projects.
● Niti Aayog has launched a GROW Report and
Portal for increasing agroforestry prospects in the
country.
● The portal utilizes Remote Sensing and
Geographical Information systems (GIS) to access
agro forestry prospects across Indian districts.
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Government and industry in planning green and
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● The National Educational Technology Forum
(NETF) under the Ministry of Education initiated
the concept to create a comprehensive
educational ecosystem registry.
● NETF, established under the NEP 2020, focuses on
technology-based interventions in education.

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PM JANMAN Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha

Abhiyan PM JANMAN
Launched in: 15th Nov, 2023.
Objective: To improve the socio-economic condition of
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
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stations.

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● The stations will be transformed into vibrant City
centers.
● It will have modern passenger amenities such as
roof plazas, play areas for kids, food court etc.
● The stations will be re-designed to be
environmentally sustainable and accessible for
persons with disabilities.

Asha Kiran State: Karnataka

Scheme Initiative by: Department of Health and Family Welfare
● Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched
'Asha Kiran Eye Care at Your Doorstep' under the
aegis of National Programme for Control of
Blindness and Visual Impairment in Haveri.
● Eye check-ups will be done for individuals across
all age groups under the scheme.
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impaired and cataract surgeries will be done free
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● Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural)- It was
launched by the Ministry of Rural
Development to achieve the objective of
'Housing for All' by the year 2022.
● Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - The
scheme was launched by the Ministry of
Housing and Urban Affairs on June 25, 2015,
whose main objective is to provide housing to
the people of urban areas by the year 2022.

BIMReN ● Government of India has launched BIMReN to

(BIMSTEC-India enable PhD students from BIMSTEC countries
Marine Research to conduct doctoral research in India
Network)
● It is a joint-initiative of the Ministry of
External Affairs and the Bay of Bengal
Programme-Inter Governmental
Organization (BOBP-IGO), to facilitate
 sustainable development of the blue economy
by connecting researchers and research
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Prime Minister ● The Prime Minister has launched 'Ek Ped Maa
launches 'Ek Ped Ke Naam' Campaign on the occasion of World
Maa Ke Naam' Environment Day.
Campaign
● The Prime Minister planted a Peepal tree at
Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi.
● With the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, a
plan has been made to plant 80 crore trees by
September this year and 140 crore trees by
March 2025.
● For this, a “whole government” and “whole
society” policy will be followed.

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Samman.
● Recent findings, mentioned about the success
of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi that it has made
significant improvements in the lives of small
and marginal farmers in the country.
● PM-Kisan Yojana was announced on February
1, 2019, during the Interim-Union Budget
2019.
● PM Narendra Modi Launched the scheme
from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh in 2019.
● It is a Central Sector Scheme.
● Ministry- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare
● Under this scheme, farmers are given Rs 6000
in 3 installments of Rs 2000 each every year.

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Pilot project of Launched in: coal India
Underground Coal More on the News:
Gasification ● Eastern Coalfields Limited, which is the
subsidiary of coal India, has begun a pilot
project for underground coal gasification in
Jharkhand.
● Coal gasification converts underground coal
into a gas usable for power generation and
other applications.
● The project is located at the Kasta coal block
in Jamtara district.
● The gas can be used to create synthetic
natural gas, fuels, fertilizers etc.
● This initiative can revolutionize how we use
coal for future energy needs.

National STOP Launched by: JP Nadda

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Pirul Lao-Paise State: Uttarakhand
Pao ● Uttarakhand government launched the
initiative to contain the raging forest fire in the
state.
● Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh
Dhami launched the initiative in Rudraprayag
district.
● Under this campaign the local youth and
villagers will collect dry Pirul pine tree leaves in
the forest and take them to the designated
Pirul collection center.
● The Pirul leaves will be weighed and stored at
the collection center and the villages will be
paid 50 rupees per kg.

Operation Launched by: Rudraprayag police

‘Maryada’
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the char Dham journey
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Ganga in seven States i.e Uttarakhand,

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Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal
● Wildlife Institute of India backed by National
mission for clean Ganga (NMCG) has teamed
up with social development for communities
foundation for this campaign “flowing towards
a plastic free future”.
● Ganga Pahadi (local people) have been all set
for the cleanup drive.

Schemes Important Points

Initiative

START 2024 Conducted by: ISRO

Full Form: Space Science and Technology Awareness
Training (START) 2024
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April and May.
● The main objective of the program is to attract

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fast tag for more than one vehicle.

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● FASTags will be issued to each vehicle based on
the RC copy (registration certificate) of the
vehicle.
● If toll plaza detects any mismatch between the
vehicle and the FASTags then the toll plaza may
Blacklist the faster and no new faster can be
issued further against the vehicle number.
About FASTags:
● FASTag is a device that employs Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for
making toll payments directly while the vehicle
is in motion as it is affixed on the windscreen.
● The toll fare is directly deducted from the
linked account of the customer.

Myth Vs Reality Launched by: Election Commission of India

register Objective: To combat spread of misinformation
 ● The 'Myth vs Reality Register' serves as a
comprehensive repository of factual
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control and reporting systems under 'Project
Akashteer'.
● To enhance situational awareness and control
of the force to ensure the safety of friendly
aircraft and engage with the enemy aircraft.
● Akashteer Command and Control Systems is
developed by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
as part of the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Lancet: India's The Lancet report has suggested that the

declining fertility demographic transition will bring economic benefit to
rate the country.
● TFR in India has exponentially reduced from 6.2
in 1950 to below 2 in 2021.
● It is projected to further decline to 1.29 by 2050
and a concerning level of 1.04 by 2100.
 ● This decline is part of a global trend, with the
global fertility rate dropping nearly 50% in the
past 70 years.

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Education Education Number (PEN) mandatory.

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Number (PEN)
● The full form of PEN is Permanent Education
Number (PEN).
● PEN would streamline and simplify the process
of the students’ transition from one school to
the other in the new academic year.

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CDP-SURAKSHA Launched by: Central government

● This will boost the growth of India's horticulture
sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the
agriculture gross value addition (GVA).
● SURAKSHA stands for "System for Unified
Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure
Horticulture Assistance."
 ● Farmers can buy inputs for the horticulture
production using e-rupee vouchers.
● If a farmer wants to buy an input or raw

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Swayam Plus Launched by: Union Education Minister Dharmendra
Platform Pradhan
Operated by: IIT Madras
● It seeks to enhance the employability of both
college students and lifelong learners.
● It is in line with the National Education Policy
2020.
● Multilingual content, AI-enabled chatbot to
assist the students and credit recognition are
some of the Features of the Platform.
● This aims to equip students with not only the
theoretical knowledge but also skills demanded
by the job market.

“Vantara,” a Launched by: Reliance

National Objective: Rescue, Treatment, Care and
Initiative for Rehabilitation of animals in need
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all set to become the world's largest zoo and
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assistance to construct houses for those who

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already owned a housing plot.
● A piece of land and Rs 5 lakh will be given to the
poor who do not possess the plot.
● In the First phase, the government will grant 3,500
houses to each constituency.

Government Launched by: Union Minister for Information

launches Technology and Electronics Ashwini Vaishnaw
‘DIP’ and Objective: For protecting public from mobile phone
Chaksu portal
frauds
● Chakshu and Digital Intelligence Platform
(DIP): Backend systems for law enforcement
agencies, banks, telecom service providers, etc.
● Purpose: Facilitate information sharing and
coordination among telecom companies, law
enforcement, banks, financial institutions, social
media platforms, and ID document issuers.
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scheme with iDEX
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and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) for farmers.

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● Simplifies the process for farmers to store produce
in registered WDRA warehouses.
● Offers storage for up to 6 months at 7% interest
per annum.

“MYUVA Scheme: “MYUVA Scheme” (“Mukhyamantri Yuva

Scheme” Udyami Vikas Abhiyan (MYUVA)
State: Uttar Pradesh
Objective: To support the Young Entrepreneurs
● The scheme offers interest-free loans to
entrepreneurs for projects valued up to 5 lakh.
● The scheme aims to encourage 1 lakh young
entrepreneurs every year through this initiative.
● Successful repayment will allow them in the 2nd
stage of financing to aid them expand their
business further.
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● The ministry of women and child development is
organizing Poshan Pakhwada nationwide to raise
awareness through Jan bhagidari about nutrition,
women's health, early childhood care and
education and dietary practices.
● Poshan pakhwada is a part of poshan abhiyan
which was launched in 2018.

Mahtari State: Chhattisgarh

Vandana Objective: To provide financial assistance
Yojana ● Married women of the state are provided with Rs
1000 per month as monthly direct benefit transfer
● The scheme aims to provide benefits to all eligible
married women of above 21 years of age of the
state who are citizens of Chhattisgarh.
● Widows and divorced women are also eligible for
this scheme.
 ● It aims to empower women and improve the
nutritional and health status of their dependent
children.

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Neengal State: Tamil Nadu

Nalama Objective: Aims at monitoring and implementation of
Scheme flagship schemes and addressing public Grievance
● Under the scheme, the chief minister, chief
secretary, department heads, district collector etc,
who directly contact people to enquire about their
level of benefit and to identify bottlenecks
associated with various government schemes, if
any.
● The Chief Minister launched a web portal through
which the public can voice their ideas and provide
feedback on the Tamil nadu's government's
welfare project.
 ● The state government aims to improve its services
and ensure percolation of government schemes.

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Force ● The Sadak Suraksha Force will be deployed to
serve People.
● It is equipped with modern gadgets and will be
available at approximately every 30 kilometers to
monitor the roads and provide emergency
assistance.
● Anyone in the State can get help by dialing
number 112, and the vehicle will reach the spot
within ten minutes of receiving the call.

'One Station State: Andhra Pradesh

One Product' ● About 109 ‘One Station One Product’ stalls have
been set up at Railway stations across the state.
● Around 72 Railway stations in the state are being
upgraded as part of the Amrit Bharat station
scheme.
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social security to the coal sector workers.

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‘Bharat Rice’ Launched by: Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food
and Public Distribution
Launched in: 2024
Objective: Provide rice directly to consumers at
subsidized rates.
● The rice will be available in 5 kg and 10 kg packs
at a subsidized rate of 29 rupees per kg.
● It will help poor families save 1500 to 2000 rupees
every month under this scheme.
● The National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing
Federation of India Ltd (NAFED) and National
Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India
(NCCF) are given the responsibility of distribution

Maa State: Assam

Kamakhya Temple: Maa Kamakhya Devi Mandir
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 ● The Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation
stone of Maa Kamakhya Divya Pariyojana (Maa
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Objective: Aims to address gender gap in Science

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● It was launched on the International Day of
Women and Girls in Science.
● The "Science for Women- A Technology &
Innovation (SWATI)" Portal is a complete
interactive and centralized database and the
first-of-its-kind in India.
● The main objective is to increase the participation
of every Indian woman in science across all
careers and Streams.

Schemes Important Points

Initiative

PM Surya Announced by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Ghar: Muft ● An investment of over Rs. 75,000 crores will be
Bijli Yojana done in the project.
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minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Interim
Budget 2024-'25.

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pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare directly to

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families’ mobile phones.
● It operates from the second trimester of
pregnancy until the child is one year old.

GROW report Launched by: NITI Aayog

and Portal Full Form: ‘Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with
launched Agroforestry (GROW) Suitability Mapping’ portal
Objective: To promote greening and restoration
projects.
● Niti Aayog has launched a GROW Report and
Portal for increasing agroforestry prospects in the
country.
● The portal utilizes Remote Sensing and
Geographical Information systems (GIS) to access
agro forestry prospects across Indian districts.
 ● The state and district evaluation will aid
Government and industry in planning green and
land Restoration efforts

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higher education with a unique identification

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number, in addition to the existing Aadhaar ID.
● The National Educational Technology Forum
(NETF) under the Ministry of Education initiated
the concept to create a comprehensive
educational ecosystem registry.
● NETF, established under the NEP 2020, focuses on
technology-based interventions in education.

Schemes Important Points

Initiative

PM JANMAN Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha

Abhiyan PM JANMAN
Launched in: 15th Nov, 2023.
Objective: To improve the socio-economic condition of
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs).
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Centrally Sponsored Schemes) to focus on 11
critical interventions like housing, sanitation,

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Indian Railway Infrastructure.

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● 27 states and union territories cover 553 railway

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stations.

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● The stations will be transformed into vibrant City
centers.
● It will have modern passenger amenities such as
roof plazas, play areas for kids, food court etc.
● The stations will be re-designed to be
environmentally sustainable and accessible for
persons with disabilities.

Asha Kiran State: Karnataka

Scheme Initiative by: Department of Health and Family Welfare
● Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched
'Asha Kiran Eye Care at Your Doorstep' under the
aegis of National Programme for Control of
Blindness and Visual Impairment in Haveri.
● Eye check-ups will be done for individuals across
all age groups under the scheme.
● Free spectacles will be provided to the visually
impaired and cataract surgeries will be done free
of cost.

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