Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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Recently, the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the Thalliki Vandanam Scheme 2025 to support education for underprivileged students by providing ₹15,000 per year per child to eligible mothers or guardians. The scheme applies to students from Class 1 to 12 enrolled in recognised schools in Andhra Pradesh. Orphans and street children enrolled through verified voluntary organisations can also benefit with government confirmation. Financial aid is given via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the Aadhaar-linked, NPCI-enabled bank account of the mother.

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Recently, the Prime Minister launched the ‘Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana’ in Odisha to honour the legacy of Odia icons by transforming their birthplaces into cultural heritage sites. The initiative aims to establish memorials that include museums, interpretation centres, statues, and libraries. It will help preserve Odisha’s rich cultural history while promoting cultural tourism across the state.

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Recently, the Ministry of Minority Affairs held a one-day biometric authentication drive in Mumbai, Maharashtra, for beneficiaries of the Jiyo Parsi scheme. The Jiyo Parsi scheme was launched in 2013–14 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Its main goal is to tackle the sharp decline in the population of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community and support their long-term survival and cultural continuity.

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Recently, the Haryana government announced the launch of the Lado Lakshmi Scheme to support women from economically weaker sections. This scheme will give ₹2,100 every month to women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The scheme is inspired by the existing Haryana Ladli Lakshmi Yojana to help financially poor women. Its goal is to empower women, improve their livelihoods, and reduce poverty and economic inequality in Haryana.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025–26 and invited applications through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The scheme is officially called “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” and is run by the Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education. It aims to provide financial help to bright students from poor families to support their daily expenses while pursuing higher studies.

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Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the Research Development and Innovation Scheme with a fund of Rs 1 Lakh Crore. The Research Development and Innovation Scheme aims to give long-term financing or refinancing with low or zero interest rates to boost private sector investment. It will help overcome funding challenges faced by the private sector. The Governing Board of Anusandhan National Research Foundation chaired by the Prime Minister will guide the scheme. The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal department to implement the scheme.

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Recently, the ‘Raj Bhavan Annadhan’ scheme was launched in Goa by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. The scheme is an initiative by Governor Shri P.S. Sreedharan Pillai. Under this scheme, the Governor will donate his book royalties to support the cause. On the occasion, financial help from the Governor’s Discretionary Funds was given to around 40 patients suffering from cancer and undergoing dialysis. Each patient received ₹25,000 as assistance under this program.

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Recently, a report highlighted challenges in the PM-POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) scheme , including fund delays, caste discrimination, and rising costs. PM-POSHAN, earlier called the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. It is run by the Ministry of Education to provide hot cooked meals. It covers 11.20 crore children in Balvatikas and Classes 1 to 8. The scheme operates across 10.36 lakh schools in India. It aims to fight hunger, improve nutrition, boost school attendance, and support classroom focus.

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Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government launched the Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Vidyarthi Mitra Kits scheme. The scheme is named after India’s second President and renowned teacher to keep education above politics. More than 35 lakh students will get free school kits under this scheme. The total cost is Rs 953.71 crore, with Rs 778.68 crore from the state and Rs 175.03 crore from the Centre.

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Madhya Pradesh Cabinet led by Chief Minister (CM) Dr. Mohan Yadav approved Mukhyamantri Vrindavan Gram Yojana to develop model rural villages. Villages with at least 2,000 people and 500 bovines will be developed as Vrindavan Grams. The scheme promotes cow rearing, organic farming, solar energy, water conservation, and rural entrepreneurship. Rashtriya Raksha University campus to be set up in Bhopal with ₹1.05 crore yearly support for three years.