Government Schemes [India & States] Current Affairs MCQs

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Five companies have recently been selected under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods. The scheme aims to build a strong domestic component ecosystem for Air Conditioners and Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights and integrate India into global supply chains. It provides financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the white goods value chain. The scheme is implemented from Financial Year (FY) 2021–22 to FY 2028–29 and is notified by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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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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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment implements Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) as a Central Sector Scheme. It provides skill training to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, De-notified Tribes and Safai Karamcharis. Training is conducted in National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant courses aligned with local market demand. Training institutes must ensure at least 70 percent wage or self-employment outcomes.

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The Kerala government has launched the Sthree Suraksha Scheme to provide a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to unemployed women and transwomen. The first installment was transferred to 10,18,042 beneficiaries whose applications have been approved so far. Women aged between 35 and 60 years who are economically backward and not receiving any other social welfare pension are eligible for this scheme. Transwomen are also included as beneficiaries under this pension scheme.

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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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Union Civil Aviation Minister said Centre plans to develop tourist areas around major temples in Andhra Pradesh under PRASHAD scheme. PRASHAD means Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive. It was launched in 2014–2015 by the Ministry of Tourism. It is a Central Sector Scheme for integrated development of selected pilgrimage destinations. The objective is to improve tourism infrastructure at pilgrimage and heritage sites. Central Government gives 100% funding for approved public projects. States and Union Territories get financial assistance for infrastructure development. It also allows Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Private Partnership contributions

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The Government of West Bengal has launched the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 to support unemployed youth in the state. The scheme was announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during the state’s interim budget presentation. Under this initiative, eligible unemployed youth will receive a monthly allowance of ₹1,500 as transitional financial support. The scheme aims to assist educated but unemployed individuals by providing a financial support while they search for employment, rather than serving as a permanent income source. Although initially planned for launch in August 2026, the programme has been fast-tracked and will officially begin on April 1, 2026.

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The Jharkhand government has introduced the ‘Mahila Khushhali Yojna’ for women farmers, as announced in its 2026-27 state budget presented on February 24, 2026. The scheme aims to empower women in agriculture by providing support for modern techniques and marketing platforms, with an initial allocation of ₹25 crore. The scheme focuses on enhancing the participation of women in the agricultural sector, offering improved access to modern techniques, and expanding cold storage-enabled cooperative marketing complexes.

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The Madhya Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has recently re-implemented the Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana (Price Difference Scheme) for the 2025-26 season to protect farmers from falling market prices. The government is extending this scheme to mustard and offering bonuses for urad, aiming to cover price deficits below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The scheme was reintroduced in September 2025 for soybean and is being expanded in early 2026 to help farmers manage lower market rates

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) reduced benefits under the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) Scheme by 50% with immediate effect. It was launched by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI). RoDTEP replaced the Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), which was considered trade-distorting under World Trade Organization (WTO) norms. It is based on principle that taxes and duties should not be exported, ensuring fair global pricing of Indian goods. It operates on a remission model, refunding embedded taxes at notified average rates, ensuring WTO compliance.