Central Government Schemes 2024| Current Affairs 2024 (Important for all competitive exams)
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1.Which scheme was launched by the Central Government in the year 2021 to strengthen the health care infrastructure in India?
Ans: Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana
2. Which scheme was launched by the Central Government in October 2016 to make air travel affordable and easy for common people?
Ans: UDAN scheme
(Facts: UDAN- Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik
The Scheme is under the Ministry of Civil Aviation)
3. Which scheme was launched by the Central Govt. in June 2020 to provide loans to street vendors?
Ans: PM SVANidhi Scheme
(Facts: This Scheme is under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.)
4. Which scheme was launched by the Central Government in October 2022 to prevent theft and black marketing of fertilizers?
Ans: One Nation One Fertilizer Scheme
5. Which scheme was launched by the Central Govt. in June 2015 to provide water supply and sewerage connection to every household?
Ans: Amrut Yojana
(Facts: AMRUT- Atal Mission of Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation.
Purpose of mission is :
(i) ensure that every household has access to a tap with assured supply of water and a sewerage connection
(ii) increase the amenity value of cities by developing greenery and well maintained open spaces e.g. parks and
(iii) reduce pollution by switching to public transport or constructing facilities for non-motorized transport e.g. walking and cycling.)
6. Which campaign was launched by the Central Govt. in the year 2014 to end the problem of open defecation in India?
Ans: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
(Facts: Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Started- October 2, 2014 on the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi
Campaign Slogan- Ek Kadam Swachhata Ki Ore )
7. Which scheme was launched by the Central Govt. in September 2020 to make India an excellent destination for fish and aquatic products?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
(Facts: The scheme is under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Motto- Improvement, Demonstration and Transformation in the Fisheries Sector. )
8. Which scheme was launched by the Central Govt. in September 2021 to increase the income of potters?
Ans: SPIN Scheme
(Facts: SPIN Scheme- Strengthening the Potential of India
Launched by- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC))
The SPIN Scheme will enable registered potters to secure direct loans from banks under the Pradhan Mantri Shishu Mudra Yojana.
The scheme doesn’t put any financial pressure on the exchequer, and the potter can repay the loan in convenient instalments.
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC): It is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in April 1957.
Ojectives of KVIC
- Social objective-providing employment.
- Economic objective-producing saleable articles.
- The wider objective- creating self-reliance amongst the poor and building up of a strong rural community spirit.
9. Which scheme was launched by the Central Government in August 2014 with the goal of opening a bank account for every citizen of India?
Ans: Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
(Facts: Launched by- This Scheme was announced on 15 August 2014 and it was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 August 2014.
This Scheme is under the Ministry of Finance
Scheme slogan- Mera Khata, Bhagya Vidhata)
10. Which scheme was launched by the Central Government in June 2022 for recruitment of youth in the Armed Forces?
Ans: Agnipath Recruitment Scheme
(Facts: Launched by : The central government has launched the Agnipath scheme on 14 June 2022 for recruitment in the Indian Army.
Candidates between 17.5 years to 23 years will be able to apply for Agnipath those selected for the Agnipath military recruitment scheme will be named ‘Agniveer’)
