Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Government of Delhi has launched the ANMOL (Advanced Newborn Monitoring for Optimal Lifecare) scheme, which provides free large-scale genetic screening for all newborns in the city. Under this programme, all newborns in both government and private hospitals in Delhi will be screened free of cost for 56 genetic and metabolic disorders, ensuring universal coverage. The primary objective of the scheme is to identify inherited diseases at an early stage, even before symptoms appear, so that timely treatment can prevent disability or death.

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Shakti Sadan Scheme aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for women in distress. It was launched in 2022 under Mission Shakti by merging Swadhar Greh and Ujjawala schemes. The objective is to offer shelter and rehabilitation support to women in difficult circumstances. It is a Centrally Sponsored and demand-driven scheme implemented by States and Union Territories. It provides services like safe shelter, food, healthcare, legal aid, counselling, and rehabilitation. The scheme is monitored through field visits, review meetings, and Mission Shakti Dashboard. It focuses on protection, empowerment, and reintegration of vulnerable women into society.

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Under PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises), over 1.72 lakh loans sanctioned till Dec 2025. It was launched in 2020 by Ministry of Food Processing Industries as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The objective is to formalise and upgrade micro food processing units. It supports FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations), SHGs (Self Help Groups), cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.

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The government has revised the PM E-DRIVE scheme to introduce new deadlines and unit caps for electric vehicles, especially e-scooters and e-rickshaws. Subsidies for electric two-wheelers have been extended till 31 July 2026, while support for electric three-wheelers (e-rickshaws and e-carts) will continue till 31 March 2028. The scheme sets a maximum ex-factory price cap of ₹1.5 lakh for e-2W and ₹2.5 lakh for e-3W to avail incentives. The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and its duration has now been extended to March 2028.

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The Delhi government has launched the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, a financial empowerment scheme providing up to ₹1.2 lakh (inclusive of interest) to girls from birth through graduation to support their education and prevent early marriage. The scheme, aimed at low-income families, provides phase-wise payments, with maturity at age 18 or 21. The scheme becomes fully operational on April 1, 2026.

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Department of Biotechnology implements Biotech-KISAN (Krishi Innovation Science Application Network) since 2017 to connect lab research with farmers. The scheme established more than 50 Biotech-KISAN hubs across 25 States/UTs, covering diverse agro-climatic regions. It has benefited over 1 lakh farmers with 15–37% yield improvement through demonstrations and training. It promotes sustainable practices like biofertilizers, precision farming, integrated pest management, and residue-free cultivation.

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The Universal Parsi Registration Drive facilitation camp, organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, led to around 300 new registrations on the Jiyo Parsi Scheme portal. The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2013–14 to address the declining population of the Parsi community in India. The scheme aims to stabilize and increase the Parsi population through scientific, medical, and social interventions. The Ministry of Minority Affairs serves as the nodal ministry for the scheme.

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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana completed 11 years since its launch in April 2015, aiming to promote financial inclusion for unfunded micro-enterprises. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Finance providing collateral-free credit to micro and small enterprises. The scheme targets non-corporate, non-farm income-generating activities across manufacturing, trading, services, and allied agriculture sectors. Loans are categorised into four tiers based on the stage of business growth and funding requirements.

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The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme is a central sector initiative under the Ministry of Jal Shakti aimed at integrated planning and sustainable use of river basin water resources. It covers rivers, groundwater, and ecosystems, focusing on challenges like floods, erosion, and uneven water distribution through basin-level planning. The scheme is implemented by the Brahmaputra Board, Central Water Commission, and National Water Development Agency. The scheme will continue from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with an outlay of ₹2183 crore, higher than the previous ₹1276 crore allocation.

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The Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia launched revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme. The Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme has been launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to boost global telecom standardization. It has an outlay of ₹203 crore for 2026–2031. It supports India’s participation in global bodies like International Telecommunication Union, 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project). It funds global meetings, technical contributions, and leadership roles.