Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana from Bhadran in Anand district. The scheme aims to provide urban-level facilities in rural areas and reduce the rural–urban development gap. In the first phase, 114 villages that are Taluka headquarters will be upgraded with modern infrastructure. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for 2,666 Gram Panchayat Ghar-cum-Talati Awas buildings worth ₹663 crore. The Gramotthan Abhiyan will later cover all villages with a population above 10,000. The initiative focuses on inclusive and balanced rural development across Gujarat.

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22 states and Union Territories have requested the Centre to increase honorarium for cooks and helpers under the PM-POSHAN scheme. PM-POSHAN, formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme run by the Ministry of Education. It provides one hot cooked meal per school day to children in Balvatikas (pre-primary) and Classes 1 to 8 in government and government-aided schools.

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The Union Finance Minister announced Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyang Sahara Yojana for persons with disabilities in the Union Budget 2026–27. Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana aims to provide dignified livelihood opportunities through skill training. It offers industry-relevant and customised training for different Divyang groups. Divyang Sahara Yojana supports Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to expand assistive device production. It promotes research, advanced technology, and artificial intelligence-based solutions.

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Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) scheme was launched in 2018 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). It focuses on solid waste management in villages by converting bio-waste like cattle dung, kitchen waste, crop residue, and market waste into biogas and bio-slurry. The scheme incentivizes Gram Panchayats to recover biodegradable waste and supports rural cleanliness. State/UT-wise details of functional Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and community/cluster biogas projects are available on the GOBARdhan portal as of 27 January 2026. Information provided by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri V. Somanna in Rajya Sabha.

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National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Cooperation. National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is implementing the Yuva Sahakar Scheme and Swayam Shakti Sahakar Scheme. Both schemes are fully funded and supported by NCDC. Yuva Sahakar Scheme aims to encourage newly formed cooperative societies with new and innovative ideas. It supports youth-led cooperatives to promote entrepreneurship and cooperative growth. Swayam Shakti Sahakar Scheme focuses on providing affordable and reliable financial services to the poor. Details were shared by Union Minister Shri Amit Shah in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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The Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology informed the Lok Sabha about the Startup Accelerator of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) Programme. SAMRIDH is a flagship programme of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to support existing and new accelerators for scaling Information Technology (IT) based startups. It focuses on customer connect, investor connect, and access to international markets. The programme supports 300 technology startups over three years with a cohort size of 5 to 10 startups.

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National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory body under Ministry of Cooperation, implements Ayushman Sahakar Scheme to promote cooperative healthcare. The scheme aligns with National Health Policy 2017 to provide affordable and holistic healthcare through cooperatives. Financial assistance is given as term loan or investment loan after technical and financial appraisal. The scheme supports hospitals, AYUSH, medical colleges, telemedicine, digital health and insurance services. Loan period is up to 8 years with moratorium, and women-majority cooperatives get 1% interest rebate. The initiative promotes community participation and sustainable cooperative healthcare delivery.

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The Prime Minister launched PM RAHAT Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment Scheme from Seva Teerth to ensure immediate medical help for accident victims. The scheme aims to prevent avoidable deaths, as nearly 50 percent of road accident deaths can be reduced with treatment in the Golden Hour. It is linked with Emergency Response Support System 112 helpline for quick ambulance and hospital coordination. Every eligible victim will get cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for 7 days from the date of accident. The scheme integrates Electronic Detailed Accident Report platform of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with Transaction Management System 2.0 of National Health Authority.

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C2i Semiconductors, a Bengaluru based chip design startup, raised 15 million dollars in Series A funding. It is supported under the Government of India Design Linked Incentive Scheme. Design Linked Incentive Scheme is a major initiative to develop strong fabless semiconductor capability in India. It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology under the Semicon India Programme. The scheme reduces risk by providing financial aid, Electronic Design Automation tools and Intellectual Property cores access.

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Himachal Pradesh expanded Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana to support daughters of widows pursuing higher education within and outside the state. Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana was launched by Himachal Pradesh government. Scheme earlier covered children of widows, destitute or divorced women and disabled parents up to 18 years. Now eligible daughters can receive benefits up to 27 years of age.
Financial aid of Rs 3,000 per month for 10 months for professional courses in government institutions outside state.