Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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The Tourism Department of Rajasthan has launched the Rajasthan Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme – 2026 to promote tourism, rural income generation, and self-employment. The scheme was announced by Additional Chief Secretary (Tourism) Praveen Gupta as a major initiative to strengthen tourism infrastructure and boost the rural economy. Rajasthan recorded a 9.74 percent rise in tourist arrivals in 2025, with over 25.44 crore visitors, including more than 25.25 crore domestic tourists. The scheme is expected to further increase tourist inflow by encouraging residents to offer accommodation facilities in their homes.

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In February 2026, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the implementation of the “Rah-Veer” scheme in Delhi to promote timely help for road accident victims. The Rah-Veer scheme is a Central Government initiative launched by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to encourage citizens to assist seriously injured accident victims. The scheme focuses on saving lives during the “golden hour,” which is the first critical hour after a serious road accident. The helper will receive a cash incentive of ₹25,000 along with a certificate of appreciation. A maximum reward of ₹25,000 will be given per accident incident, even if multiple victims are rescued.

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A Parliamentary Committee advised Indian Railways to conduct regular passenger satisfaction surveys and post-redevelopment impact studies of stations upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Amrit Bharat Station Scheme was launched in 2022 to develop and modernise railway stations across the country. The scheme follows long-term master planning, with upgrades based on station needs and passenger demand. It aims to improve cleanliness, comfort, accessibility and multimodal connectivity at stations.

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A regional workshop on the Tele-Law Programme was organised at Kalaivanar Arangam to strengthen technology-enabled justice delivery and ensure last-mile access to justice. The programme operates under the DISHA Scheme – Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice. DISHA is a multi-dimensional initiative of the Government of India aimed at providing citizen-centric access to justice across the country. It promotes legal awareness, legal empowerment, and digital access to legal services, especially for rural and vulnerable communities. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India.

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education recommended adding breakfast under PM POSHAN to reduce undernourishment and stunting among children. The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) suggests nutritious breakfast before cognitively demanding morning classes to improve learning outcomes. Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Karnataka have already launched breakfast programmes using their own resources. PM POSHAN is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Ministry of Education, replacing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and is implemented by the Department of School Education and Literacy. It provides one hot cooked meal daily to Classes 1–8 and Bal Vatikas in government and government-aided schools.

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The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 with a budget of ₹1,800 crore. The scheme aims to modernize and integrate immigration, visa issuance, and foreigners registration to facilitate legitimate travellers while strengthening national security. The next phase focuses on emerging technology innovations, core infrastructure upgrades at Immigration Posts, FRROs, and Data Centres, and service optimization through unified digital platforms and improved application architecture.

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The Union Cabinet has approved a modified version of the UDAN Scheme with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore. The scheme will be implemented over a 10-year period from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, ensuring long-term support for regional air connectivity. UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) is a regional connectivity scheme launched in 2016 to make air travel affordable and accessible to the common citizen. The scheme focuses on connecting unserved and underserved airports across India through subsidised fares and financial incentives.

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The Pride of Hills scheme is a special financial initiative introduced by the Central Government of India in March 2026 for the financial year 2026-27, specifically designed to support 9 Himalayan states. The initiative, operating under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) framework, aims to bridge developmental gaps caused by difficult terrain, low connectivity, and low population density. 9 Himalayan states are Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, and Mizoram.

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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.