National Critical Mineral Mission

The Government of India has approved the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with a budget of ₹16,300 crore. This initiative aims to enhance India’s self-reliance in critical minerals essential for high-tech industries and clean energy. The Finance Minister announced this ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Launched

The Government of India has recently approved the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative aims to enhance credit access for manufacturing units by providing a 60% guarantee coverage on loans up to ₹100 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Centre Launches TEAM Initiative

The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has launched initiative aimed at enhancing the digital presence of small businesses in India. With a budget of ₹277.35 crore over three years, the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Telangana Government Launches New Welfare Schemes

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy set a new record by launching four welfare schemes in 563 villages across all mandals on January 26. The schemes were launched across 563 villages in all mandals. Rythu Bharosa Scheme Rythu Bharosa provides ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System Launched

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 system. This upgrade aims to simplify the certification process for exporters and improve trade efficiency. The new platform incorporates user-friendly features and mandatory electronic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Unified Pension Scheme

The Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) was officially notified on January 24, 2025. This scheme offers government employees a new choice for retirement benefits. It replaces the National Pension System (NPS), which did not guarantee pensions for employees joining after January ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Andhra Pradesh Announces Major Tourism Projects

The Minister for Tourism and Cinematography, Kandula Durgesh, recently announced funding for two major tourism projects in Andhra Pradesh. The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned ₹177 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme. This funding aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Unused Cess Funds for Construction Workers in India

The issue of unutilised cess funds for construction workers has gained attention following a Right to Information (RTI) response from the Union Labour Ministry. The response revealed that welfare boards across various states have failed to allocate amount of cess ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Study on Effectiveness of New MGNREGS Wage Payment System

The Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) has been a focal point of discussion in India since its mandatory implementation for wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) from January 1, 2024. This system aims to enhance ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Madhya Pradesh Enforces Liquor Ban in Religious Towns

Madhya Pradesh has recently taken step towards prohibition by banning liquor sales in 17 religious towns. This decision, announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, coincides with the 300th birth anniversary of the revered Maratha ruler Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. The towns ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs