Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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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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The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is seeking more funds for the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme. National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) is a Central Sector Scheme. It supports higher education abroad for low-income students from marginalized communities. Beneficiaries include Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans. The scheme is administered by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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Recently, a new Akashvani Kendra (All India Radio station) will be set up in Ujjain with support from the BIND Scheme. BIND stands for Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development Scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2023. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Its objective is to provide financial assistance to Prasar Bharati.

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Recently, the Indian government announced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity targets for entities in eight heavy industrial sectors under the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). It is a market-based framework to regulate and trade carbon credits. It assigns monetary value to GHG emissions, promoting a shift to a low-carbon economy. The scheme moves focus from energy efficiency (Perform, Achieve, Trade – PAT Scheme) to GHG intensity reduction. It is implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). It is governed by the National Steering Committee for Indian Carbon Market (NSCICM) for transparency and accountability.

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Recently, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat shared updates on Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) in Rajya Sabha. Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It aims to foster scientific temper and awareness among the public and students. National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is the nodal agency for implementation. SPoCS supports Science Cities, Science Centres, Innovation Hubs, and Digital Planetariums. As of July 2025, 27 Science Centres have been set up across India. These centres offer hands-on exhibits, workshops, and outreach to promote science.

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The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) recently launched the Veer Parivar Sahayata Yojana during the North Zone Regional Conference in Srinagar. The conference was themed “Reaffirming the Constitutional Vision of Justice for Defence Personnel and Tribals.” The scheme aims to strengthen legal aid services for defence personnel and their families. It will build a dedicated legal support network across Sainik Boards at Zilla, Rajya, and Kendra levels. These Sainik Boards will now also help families of soldiers with legal issues like land disputes, service entitlements, and civil matters.

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The Youth Stipend Scheme was launched by the Madhya Pradesh (MP) government in 2025 as a major welfare initiative. It focuses on financial aid, industrial internships, and skill development for unemployed youth. MP has over 1.5 crore youth aged 20–30, prompting action to tackle unemployment and skill mismatch. The scheme replaces the earlier Yuva Swabhiman Rojgar Yojana, which gave ₹4,000 but was discontinued. Monthly stipend is ₹6,000 for women and ₹5,000 for men. It supports internships and job training in industries registered under the scheme.

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The Bihar Government launched the Bihar Patrakar Samman Yojana (BPSY) for retired journalists. Bihar Chief Minister announced a pension hike for retired journalists under this scheme. The monthly pension has been increased from ₹6,000 to ₹15,000. In case of the journalist’s death, the dependents or spouse will now receive ₹10,000 per month, up from ₹3,000. The scheme highlights the important role of journalists as the fourth pillar of democracy. The state reaffirmed its commitment to ensure dignity and support for journalists after retirement.

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Recently, the Social Justice Ministry informed Parliament on July 29, 2025, that provisional award letters were issued to all 106 selected candidates under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) scheme. The NOS scheme is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at supporting low-income students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified Tribes, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, and Traditional Artisans. It helps selected candidates pursue higher education such as Master’s or Ph.D. courses in foreign universities. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.