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One Stop Centre Scheme: Key Services and Target Beneficiaries

Context: One-Stop Centres (OSCs) are in focus after a parliamentary committee flagged concerns over underutilisation of funds and improper functioning. About One Stop Centre Scheme One Stop Centre Scheme was launched on April 1, 2015, by the Ministry of Women...

Green India Mission (GIM): Vision, Objectives and Targets

Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the revised Green India Mission (GIM) plan for 2021–2030 on June 17, 2025, coinciding with the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. What is the Green India Mission...

Lateral Entry: Recruitment Process, Key Challenges and Reasons

Context: The government clarified that lateral-entry recruitment through UPSC is not scrapped, despite withdrawing an ad for 45 posts due to reservation concerns. What is Lateral Entry? Lateral Entry is the appointment of specialists from the private sector or non-government organisations...

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2025: Registration, Eligibility, Documents

Context: The centre approved the construction of 2.35 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is one of India’s flagship housing schemes aimed at providing affordable and pucca houses to economically weaker sections,...

Rajasthan’s Cash Plus Model for Pregnant and Lactating Women

Context: Rajasthan released the report of the Cash Plus Model. What is the Cash Plus Model? Cash Plus Model is a state-led pilot project in Rajasthan, launched in 2020. Combines Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) with Social and Behaviour Change Communication...

Under SEEDS Initiative, India Supports Suriname’s SME and Farming Sector

Context: India sent the final batch of passion fruit processing machinery to Suriname under the SEEDS initiative. About Suriname Location: Suriname is one of the smallest countries located on the northern coast of South America. Capital: Paramaribo, situated on the...

CROPIC Initiative: AI-based Model to Monitor Crop Health and Loss

Context: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is set to launch CROPIC, an initiative to collect crop data through field photos and analyse it using AI-based models. About CROPIC Initiative CROPIC stands for Collection of Real-Time Observations & Photo...

Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA)

Context: The Centre has sanctioned over 300 FRA cells in 18 States/UTs under the DAJGUA scheme to fast-track and support the implementation of the Forest Rights Act (2006). About Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA) Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram...

Vibrant Village Programme (VVP), Objectives and Focus Areas

Context: 40 villages in Uttarakhand will be revitalised under Vibrant Village 2.0, covering six blocks in Champavat, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar districts. The Indian government plans to spend over ₹2 crore per kilometre for constructing roads along the China...

UMEED Portal, Objectives, Key Features, Legal and Governance Context

Context: AIMPLB criticised the UMEED portal, calling it "contempt of court" as the SC is yet to rule on the Waqf Act amendments. About UMEED Portal Full Form: UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Purpose: To...