Government Schemes & Projects: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles 2019 (Including PIB)- Download PDF

For the very first time the Survey of India (SOI) will use about 300 drones to map the country. The Survey of India is responsible for mapping and surveying entire country. The Survey of India is affiliated to the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

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In a significant step towards the development of the agricultural sector, the Prime Minister of India launched an ambitious pension scheme for farmers in Ranchi (Jharkhand) on Sept 12,2019. The scheme is expected to connect Ranchi with India and the World.

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The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced India has set target to restore 50 lakh hectare of its degraded land by 2030.14^th Conference of Parties (COP14) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noid

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The Jal Shakti Minister of India introduced the Dam Safety Bill 2019 in the Lok Sabha in August 2019. Various reasons have led to the establishment of a national authority to look into the institutional and legal safeguards as far as the management of dams is concerned.

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The Union Minister for Textiles launched Project SURE on 22 August 2019 on the occasion of Lakmé Fashion Winter/Festive 2019 held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The aim is to promote sustainable fashion contributing towards a clean environment.

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In a significant development to boost India’s relationship with UAE, the serving Prime Minister of India on his UAE visit dated 24^th August 2019 launched RuPay card at the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. UAE has become the first country in the Gulf region where RuPay card has been la

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The Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural Sciences hosted the inauguration of the National Centre for Avian Ecotoxicology on 24^th August 2019 in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu by the Union Environment and Forest Minister of India. The centre is expected to explore the

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In a significant step towards promoting health and welfare, the Union Health Minister of India on August 23,2019 on the occasion of 13^th anniversary of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 launched renovated National Food Laboratory at Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh.

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With About 3000 tigers, India is one of the world’s largest and most secure habitats. The number of tigers in Gir Forest there has increased by 27 per cent. The report released in August 2019 highlights about the significant achievement of India in conserving wildlife. India is n

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Paramarsh Scheme is the UGC scheme launched on 18^th July 2019 in New Delhi by The Union Minister for Human Resource Development. The scheme aims towards Mentoring National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) Accreditation Aspirant Institutions to promote Quality Assuranc

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The government of India has fixed the new series of Sovereign Gold Bonds at Rs3443 opening on July 8. SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold. They are substitutes for holding physical gold.

Investors have to pay the issue price in cash and the bonds will be

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One Nation One Ration Card idea is an effort of the government to benefit crores of beneficiaries by July 2020. The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution unveiled the government efforts towards the same scheme.

Ration Cards are official documents issue

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Cabinet has approved a new Central Sector Scheme to empower farmers across India. The Central Government would spend Rs. 10774.50 crore for a period of 3 years towards its contribution (matching share) for providing social security cover as envisaged under the scheme.

Approx. 5

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The Union Cabinet has approved Rs. 3000 monthly pension scheme for small retail traders and shopkeepers after age of 60 years. Scheme is based on self-declaration as no documents are required except bank account and Aadhaar Card.

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On 13 May 2019 Speaking at the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), the Vice President said the objective of every research outcome should be to better the lives of the people.

The upliftment of the poor should be the goal of soci

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To develop pilgrimage and heritage destinations in the country, Government has included Gangotri, Yamunotri in Uttarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).

The number of si

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This Project leverages modern technology for enhancing the overall efficiency and morale of the huge workforce working in Central GST and Customs formations of CBIC. The Project is an important milestone in the journey towards digitisation and paper less working. It includes over

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The All India Council for Technical Education has given approval to the Film and Television Institute of India for launching five courses. sFTII is the first and only institute in the country to receive such recognition in this category.

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The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) signed a Memorandum of Understanding for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Waste to Wealth Technologies.

This includes implementation of susta

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The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar is located in the northern automotive hub of India. It is a leading world class automotive testing, certification and R&D service provider under the aegis of NATRiP (National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastruct

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Programme is to connect Asia with Africa and Europe via land and maritime networks along six corridors. The aim is to improve regional integration increasing trade and stimulating the economic growth.

This was the first rail line to be built in S

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Rail Drishti is a portal that gathers information from various sources on a single platform and gives access to key statistics and parameters to every citizen of the country launched on Feb 26,2019. This dashboard can be accessed through desktop, laptop and smartphones. The statu

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The Kumbh Mela of 2019 succeeded in a big way to send out a message of sanitation to the society. Kumbh Mela is being held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj from January 15 to March 4. Nearly lakhs of pilgrims attend this fair over the course of approximately 55 auspicious days to bat

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Approval for Memorandum of Understanding between India & Finland on cooperation infield of peaceful uses of outer space has been given its approval by Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister. MoU has already been signed on10^th January, 2019 at New Delhi.

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Proposal for allotment of land measuring 30 acres to Pasteur Institute of India (PII) for establishment of New Viral Vaccine Manufacturing Unit at Coonoor, Tamil Nadu has approved by Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister.

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NITI Aayog & Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) signed Statement of Intent (SOI) to codify, document & share best practices to improve learning outcomes in public school education through systemic reforms, based on collective experiences of working with various state governme

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In present rooftop solar Programme, an aggregated capacity of 2100 MW is targeted to be achieved in residential, which was approved by Government in December 2015, institutional, social & Government sector through central financial assistance by year 2019 - 20.

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Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park at Tundurru Village in Bhimavaram Mandal, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh via video conferencing commissioned By Union Minister. M/s Godavari Mega Aqua Food Park Pvt. Ltd is promoted park. This is1^st Mega Aqua Food Park operationalized exclusiv

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To appreciate sincere efforts made by them & giving recognition of commendable work done by 9 Ministries/Departments of Government of India in implementation of e-Office on 12.02. 2019.34 Ministries/Departments were awarded Certificate of Appreciation in 2018.

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Prime Minister will visit Yavatmal & Dhule, in Maharashtra & unveiled multiple projects in state on 16 February, 2019. Inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School, at Nanded through press of button & school has total capacity of 420 students with state of art facilities.

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A scheme namely “Scheme for Pension & Medical Aid to Artistes” implemented by Government to improve financial & socio-economic status of old aged artistes & scholars who have contributed significantly in their specialized fields of arts, letters etc. leading miserable life or are

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Cremica Mega Food Park Pvt Ltd was inaugurated by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries. The Park will give an impetus to growth of Food Processing Sector in Himachal Pradesh.

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Park is located at Village Singha

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The PETROTECH - 2019 at India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh on 11^th February 2019 was inaugurated by Prime Minister. It is considered to be India’s flagship hydrocarbon conference. 13^th International Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition is being organized under aegis of

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Foundation stone for M/s Nandvan Mega Food Park Private Limited located in Badawal, Chhata-Barsana road in Mathura in Uttar Pradesh has been laid by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries.

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Sela Tunnel Project in Arunachal Pradesh will be costing Rs. 687 crore- constructed by Border Roads Organization (BRO) would be completed in next three years. It covers total distance of 12.04 kms which consist of two tunnels of 1790 & 475 meters.

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Central government launched dedicated “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” with budgetary contribution of Rs. 97.85 Cr. With view to strengthen conservation initiatives, Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved project for three financial years FY

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) & Government e Marketplace (GeM) entered into Memorandum of Understanding on 6^th February 2019 to enable fair & competitive environment in e-Marketplace. Chairman CCI, CEO GeM, Members of CCI, were present on occasion along with officers of

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PM will visit Guwahati, Itanagar & Agartala lay foundation stone for Greenfield Airport at Itanagar, Sela Tunnel & North East Gas Grid & inaugurate DD Arun Prabha Channel & Garjee - Belonia Railway Line.

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The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister approved continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) & Welcome Trust (WT) /Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) India Alliance after its initial 10 year term (2008 - 09 to 2018 - 29) to a new 5 year phase (2019 - 20 to 202

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World TB day is observed on 24 March every year. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare celebrated World TB Day w/a function to reiterate the TB elimination commitment in country by 2025. Additional Secretary & Director General (RNTCP & NACP – Revised National Tuberculosis Control P

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Ministry of Human Resource Development is implementing following schemes for the Economically Backward Class students. Under this scheme, scholarship is provided to the eligible meritorious students having family income less than Rs. 8.0 lakh per annum, for pursuing higher studie

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The Dealer Owned Dealer Operated (DODO) model for setting up CNG stations launched by Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas & Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. General guidelines for schemes, under which entire earmarked dealer plot shall be developed exclusively for setting up

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The Prime Minister will visit Kurukshetra in Haryana on 12 February 2019 & participate in Swachh Shakti- 2019, also inaugurate & lay foundation stone of several development projects in Haryana including:

• National Cancer Institute, Bhadsa, Jhajjar

• ESIC Medical College & Hospital,

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The Union Cabinet approved the Proposal of Ministry of Power to allocate 85 % power to the Government of Telangana generated from Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (4000MW) of NTPC Ltd. and 85 % power from expansion project of Patratu Thermal Power Station (4000MW) of Patratu

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