India successfully docked two satellites in space, becoming the fourth country to achieve this feat. The mission, called Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX), was conducted by ISRO. The satellites, weighing 220 kg each, were launched on December 30, 2024, and docked on January 16, 2025. This docking was done with high precision, demonstrating India's growing space capabilities. The mission’s goal was to showcase autonomous rendezvous and docking for future satellite servicing and space station operations. The docking process brought the satellites within 3 meters of each other, allowing them to function as a single unit. This achievement enables India to join....Read More

The Centre has issued operational guidelines for implementing the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. The guidelines cover components such as Central Financial Assistance and the Payment Security Mechanism. The scheme includes two models for installing rooftop solar (RTS) plants: Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) Model and Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA) Model. The PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was approved by the Government of India on February 29, 2024. It aims to increase solar rooftop capacity and empower households to generate their own electricity. The scheme has a financial outlay of ₹75,021 crore and....Read More

Madhya Pradesh has launched the PARTH Yojana (Police Army Recruitment Training & Hunar) to prepare youth for careers in the Indian Army, police, and paramilitary forces. The PARTH Yojana aims to instill patriotism, enhance employability, and reduce unemployment among the youth of Madhya Pradesh by preparing them for competitive examinations in defense and law enforcement sectors. The scheme focuses on enhancing both physical and mental preparedness of candidates. Training components include physical fitness preparation, written examination coaching (covering general knowledge, mathematics, and English), and personality development guidance. Training centers will be established at divisional levels across the state, managed by....Read More

Farmers in Telangana will receive ₹12,000 per acre annually under the Rythu Bharosa scheme. The scheme is set to launch on January 26, 2025, coinciding with Republic Day celebrations. This initiative replaces the previous Rythu Bandhu scheme, which provided ₹5,000 per acre, effectively increasing the support by ₹7,000 per acre. Approximately 70 lakh farmers in Telangana are expected to benefit from this scheme. To finance the scheme, the Telangana government plans to raise ₹30,000 crore through market borrowings in the last quarter of the financial year 2024-25.Read More

SBI launched two deposit schemes: 'Har Ghar Lakhpati' and 'SBI Patrons,' aimed at enhancing financial inclusion. 'Har Ghar Lakhpati' is a pre-calculated recurring deposit to help customers accumulate ₹1 lakh or multiples, available to minors. 'SBI Patrons' is a fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens aged 80 and above, offering enhanced interest rates. Both schemes cater to diverse customer needs, with 'Har Ghar Lakhpati' focusing on savings and 'SBI Patrons' rewarding long-term relationships with senior customers.  Read More

The 'Pujari Granthi Samman' scheme, launched by the Delhi Government, provides a monthly financial grant of ₹18,000 to priests and granthis of temples and Gurudwaras. Announced by Arvind Kejriwal on December 30, 2024, with registrations starting on December 31, 2024. The first registration was conducted at the Marghat Wale Baba Temple near Kashmere Gate. The initiative aims to support religious leaders in Delhi and ensure their economic stability.Read More

Current Context : PM CARES (Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund) Funds received Rs 912 crore crore in 2022-23, as per the latest audited accounts. About PM CARES Funds  Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund. Purpose: To provide relief and assistance during emergencies, calamities, and public health crises such as natural disasters, pandemics, and accidents. Legal Framework: Registered under the Registration Act, 1908as a Public Charitable Trust. Not funded by government budget allocations, operates separately. Governance: The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairperson of the fund. Membersinclude the Defence Minister, Home Minister, and Finance Minister.Read More

Current Context : The Delhi High Court has recently ordered signing of an MoU between Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Delhi Government for implementing PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme in the national capital. About PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM): Launch: Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with ₹64,180 crores outlay (2021-22 to 2025-26). Objective: Strengthen healthcare infrastructure at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; address gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance, and health researchin both rural and urban areas. Rural HWCs: 17,788 centres (5000 population in plains, 3000 in hilly/tribal areas). Urban HWCs: 11,024 centres for slum-like areas....Read More

Current Context : Prime Minister Modi distributed over 50 lakh (5 million) property cards to owners in more than 46,000 villages across 200 districts in 10 states and 2 Union Territories. About Scheme  Launch Date: April 24, 2020, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Objective: Provide ‘Record of Rights’ to rural households using drone technology for property surveys. Coverage: Targeting 6.62 lakh villages in India by 2025. Technology Used : Advanced drone surveying for accurate property mapping. Full Saturation Achieved: Tripura, Goa, Uttarakhand, Haryana.Read More

Current Context : Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, has launched the Solar Agriculture Feeder Project 2.0, also known as the Mukhyamantri Saur Krushi Vahini Yojana 2.0 (MSKVY 2.0). Objective: To provide farmers with reliable daytime solar power for agriculture and reduce dependency on conventional energy. Target: Solarize 30% of agricultural feeders by 2025 with 7,000 MW of decentralized solar projects. Budget: ₹100 billion (~$1.2 billion) allocated for the project.Read More