Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Mukhya Mantrir Jiban Anuprerana Scheme has been launched in Assam to support research scholars. It offers one-time financial assistance ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 to eligible scholars. Special provisions are included for divyang (persons with disabilities) researchers studying in public institutions. The scheme aims to remove financial barriers and promote research and development in the state. This initiative reflects the government’s focus on improving educational opportunities and academic growth.

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The Chamundi Hills project in Karnataka has finally progressed under the Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) scheme after years of delay. PRASHAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive. It was launched in 2014-15 by the Ministry of Tourism as a Central Sector Scheme. The scheme supports integrated development of pilgrimage and heritage destinations. It provides financial help to state governments and Union Territories for improving tourism infrastructure.

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The second batch of Phase 2 of the National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Capacity Building Programme was inaugurated recently. A total of 128 officers from Urban Local Bodies (ULB) and districts will receive one week of hands-on training. NAKSHA is a city survey initiative under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). The program, led by the Department of Land Resources, aims to update land records in urban areas for better documentation and dispute reduction.

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released the Telecommunication Tariff Order 2025 for retail broadband under the PM-WANI Scheme. PM-WANI stands for Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface and was approved by the Union Cabinet on 9 December 2020. It aims to expand affordable broadband access through Public Wi-Fi networks across India, supporting the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018. As of now, there are 3,33,215 PM-WANI hotspots, 205 Public Data Office (PDO) Aggregators, and 111 App Providers in India.

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Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir is set to become the second district after Srinagar to implement the SMILE scheme. SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. It is a major initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scheme has a total allocation of ₹365 crore for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. It will be implemented across the country to support vulnerable communities.

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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced a new FASTag Annual Pass scheme on June 18, 2025, to make highway travel easier for private vehicle users. The pass costs ₹3,000 and is valid from August 15 for one year or 200 trips, whichever comes first. It is applicable only for non-commercial private vehicles like cars, jeeps, and vans. FASTag is an electronic toll system managed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The pass allows free travel at National Highway (NH) and National Expressway (NE) toll plazas without per-trip charges.

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Delhi University has launched a new scheme called Janajati Immersive Holistic Intervention for Novel Development (JAIHIND) to help Scheduled Tribes (ST) students from Classes 9 to 12. The scheme gives training in basic computer skills and helps with the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) application process. The first batch has 25 students, including 12 girls and 13 boys from Ukhrul district in Manipur, selected based on merit. This initiative aims to reduce digital barriers and promote inclusive higher education.

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Recently, Bihar launched the Mukhya Mantri Pratigya scheme to give financial support to youths for internships after Class 12. Youths aged 18–28 with Class 12, Industrial Training Institutes diploma, graduation, or post-graduation will get support for internships lasting 3–12 months. They will get ₹4,000–₹6,000 per month, with extra ₹2,000 for internships outside their district and ₹5,000 outside the state for up to three months. Payment will go directly to bank accounts, monitored by a special committee.

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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.

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Recently, the Chhattisgarh government revived the Charan Paduka Scheme to support tendu leaf collectors. The scheme will benefit over 1.24 million tendu leaf collectors across the state. A budget of ₹40 crore has been approved for its implementation. Charan Paduka Scheme was first launched in November 2005 by the Chhattisgarh government. It provides one pair of footwear per year to up to two family members aged 18 years or above involved in tendu leaf collection. Initially, only one male member per family was eligible.