Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) completes seven years since its launch on September 23, 2018 from Ranchi. It is the world’s largest government-funded health assurance scheme, covering over 55 crore beneficiaries. It provides ₹5 lakh annual health cover per family for cashless and paperless treatment across India. The scheme is described as a people’s movement transforming India’s public healthcare, ensuring top-quality and affordable medical services.

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Recently, the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) Scheme “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (CBHRD)” with an outlay of Rs.2277.397 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26. The scheme is implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and covers Research & Development institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and Universities. It provides opportunities for young researchers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medical, and Mathematical Sciences (STEMM).

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The Centre recently issued operational guidelines for 72,300 public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations with an outlay of ₹2,000 crore under the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme. The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme was launched in October 2024 and will run till March 31, 2026. The aim of scheme is to accelerate EV adoption, create charging infrastructure, support public transport, and build a strong EV manufacturing ecosystem. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is the nodal agency for charging demand aggregation and development of a Unified EV Super App offering real-time charger status, slot booking, payments, and deployment tracking

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The Government of India has extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme until March 31, 2026. RoDTEP scheme, started in 2021, refunds embedded duties, taxes, and levies on exported goods that are not reimbursed under other schemes. The scheme had earlier been available until February 5, 2025 and was restored in May 2025 for Advance Authorization (AA) holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units. The scheme applies to Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) units, AA holders, SEZ units, and EOUs up to March 31, 2026. It is administered by the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

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The Government of India has invited applications for research and innovation projects under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme. The scheme was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. It was notified in 2023 with a total financial outlay of ₹5000 crore. The objective is to make India a globally competitive and innovation-driven hub in the Pharma-MedTech sector. The scheme focuses on industry-academia linkage to strengthen Research and Development (R&D) in priority areas. It also aims to inculcate a culture of quality research and nurture India’s scientific talent pool.

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The Minister of Electronics and Information Technology announced that the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme received strong interest from global and Indian industries. It is the first dedicated Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for passive electronic components like resistors, capacitors, relays, switches, and connectors. The aim is to build a strong component manufacturing ecosystem and integrate India with Global Value Chains (GVCs). It offers three incentive models — turnover-linked, capex-linked, and hybrid.

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Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He launched two major schemes worth ₹35,440 crore to strengthen Indian agriculture. The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (₹24,000 crore) aims to boost productivity, crop diversification, irrigation, storage, and farm credit across 100 districts. The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (₹11,440 crore) focuses on raising pulse production, expanding cultivation by 35 lakh hectares, and ensuring procurement and value chain support.

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Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu launched ‘Fare Se Fursat’, a first-of-its-kind fixed airfare scheme by Alliance Air. The scheme aims to make air travel affordable and predictable for passengers. Under this, air tickets will have a single fixed fare, constant regardless of the booking date or day of departure. The pilot phase will run from October 13 to December 31, 2025, on select routes. The scheme aligns with the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) vision of making air travel accessible to all. It removes the stress of dynamic pricing, ensuring fare transparency and cost predictability. The initiative mainly benefits passengers from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and first-time flyers.

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Recently, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) at Hampi, Karnataka. Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) was launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) as part of the Prime Minister’s five-scheme package to promote youth employment and skill development over five years. It targets youth aged 21–24 years who are not in full-time education or employment. The internship lasts 12 months and aims to benefit one crore youth in India’s top 500 companies.

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In October 2025, the Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, approved the Building and Management of Aviation Assets and Network (B-MAAN) scheme. It is an umbrella programme for holistic aviation development with an investment of ₹14,182 crore over 2025–2030. The objective is to position Odisha as a leading aviation hub in eastern India under the vision “Samastanka Pain Biman Seba” (Aviation for All).