Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) : In News Central government employees have until September 30 to opt for the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) The UPS, introduced as an optional switch for employees hired before January 1, 2004, assures a pension of 50% of the average basic pay of the last 12 months. It requires contributions […]
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Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: The Prime Minister launched the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) and the 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah. Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan aims to strengthen healthcare for women and children in India, promoting access, quality care, and awareness, with active participation from private hospitals under a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan model. […]
Amrit Sarovar Mission : Data
Amrit Sarovar Mission : Data The Government recently informed that over 68 thousand ponds have been created under the Amrit Sarovar Mission. It was launched in April 2022 to construct or rejuvenate 75 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) in each district of the country as a part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps […]
Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day
Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day: Goa to host the 10th Ayurveda Day on 23rd Sept 2025 at AIIA with the theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet,” marking a global push for sustainable healthcare. Theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet”, the celebration reflects the growing recognition of Ayurveda as both a healthcare solution and […]
First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre
First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre: Union Education Minister of India inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus during his UAE visit. First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre is a premier innovation hub established outside India under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). Launched in: September 2025, at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus. Objective […]
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Initiatives
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Initiatives: In a significant step towards strengthening the social security framework and simplifying compliance for industries, the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently launched two major initiatives — SPREE-2025 and the AMNESTY Scheme-2025. The SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees) will remain operational till 31st December 2025. […]
MY Bharat Aapda Mitras
MY Bharat Aapda Mitras: Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs stated that MY Bharat Aapda Mitras will be mobilised to provide rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. MY Bharat is an autonomous body that has been set up by the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and […]
Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling
Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling: The Union Cabinet recently approved a Rs.1,500 crore Incentive Scheme to develop recycling capacity in the country for the separation and production of critical minerals from secondary sources. Incentive Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Recycling is part of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), which is aimed at […]
PM Modi Launched Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh
PM Modi Launched Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited, a landmark initiative aimed at providing affordable, digitally enabled credit access to rural women across Bihar. With an initial capital transfer of ₹105 crore, this new cooperative represents a major boost […]
PM SVANidhi Scheme : In News
PM SVANidhi Scheme : In News The Union Cabinet has approved the “Restructuring and extension of the lending period beyond 31.12.2024 of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme”. It was initially launched on 1st June 2020 to support street vendors who faced unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is implemented jointly […]