- The scheme not only honors their legacy but also reinforces the Haryana government's commitment to cultural preservation and the upliftment of the artistic community.

Main Point :-   (i) Under the Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana, any resident of Haryana who has contributed to the field of art for at least 20 years is eligible. This includes artists involved in singing, acting, drama, painting, or other visual art forms. Additionally, the applicant must be 60 years or older, as verified through the Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), Haryana's family identification document.

      (ii) The scheme offers a monthly honorarium based on the applicant's annual income. Those with an income up to ₹1.80 lakh per year will receive ₹10,000 per month. If the annual income falls between ₹1.80 lakh and ₹3 lakh, the beneficiary will receive ₹7,000 per month. This tiered support aims to provide financial relief tailored to the economic conditions of senior artistes.

(iii) Applications for the scheme will be accepted through an online platform. After an initial verification by the concerned department, a dedicated committee will evaluate the applications. The committee will then finalize a merit list of eligible beneficiaries, ensuring transparency and fairness in the selection process.

      - The RBI found that allowing the bank to continue operations would be against public interest, particularly affecting depositors, as the bank was unable to meet its deposit repayment obligations.

Main Point :-   (i) Following the bank's liquidation, depositors are eligible to receive insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh under the provisions of the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act, 1961. The DICGC, headquartered in Mumbai, ensures protection of depositors' funds in such cases of bank failure.

      (ii) As of April 3, 2025, approximately 91.55% of the depositors qualified to receive the full insured amount of their deposits. In total, the DICGC had disbursed ₹275.22 crore to eligible depositors of Ajantha Urban Co-operative Bank Maryadit.

(iii) As of March 31, 2025, a total of 23 Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) were operating under All-Inclusive Directions (AID), with the highest number in Maharashtra (9), followed by Karnataka (5), and Uttar Pradesh (4).

Main Point :-   (i) SVAMITVA is a Central Sector Scheme (CSS) aimed at providing ‘record of rights’ in the form of property cards to village household owners in inhabited rural areas across India.

      (ii) Initially launched with a budget of Rs 566.23 crore from Financial Year 2020-21 (FY21), the scheme has been extended until FY26 to continue its progress.

(iii) As of January 18, 2025, the Government of India (GoI) had distributed a total of 65 lakh SVAMITVA property cards to households in over 50,000 villages across 10 states, including 2 Union Territories (UTs).

Main Point :-   (i) The material cost per student under the PM POSHAN scheme has been revised, effective from May 1, 2025. For Kindergarten and Primary Classes (Grades 1 to 5), the cost has increased from ₹6.19 to ₹6.78 per student per day.

      (ii) For Upper Primary Classes (Grades 6 to 8), the material cost has been raised from ₹9.29 to ₹10.17 per student per day.

      - Under the scheme, beneficiaries will also receive key services such as toilets (Swachh Bharat Mission), LPG connections (PMUY), clean drinking water (JJM), and electricity (Saubhagya Yojana).

Main Point :-   (i) The scheme prioritizes households from disadvantaged groups, including persons with disabilities, widows, and those affected by natural disasters or development projects.

      (ii) A budget of Rs 2,600 crore has been allocated for the current financial year, with the remaining funds allocated over the next three years, aiming to provide homes for over 26 lakh people.

(iii) CM Majhi also inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs 617.51 crore, including the Juluko in-stream storage structures and a Rs 52 crore grid sub-station at Brundabahal, improving water and power infrastructure in Kalahandi.

      - The Vigyan Dhara scheme focuses on upgrading R&D labs in academic institutions, supporting faculty development, student research, and fostering international collaborations. It also promotes R&D in sustainable energy, water, nanotechnology, quantum science, and biotechnology, while providing access to international mega facilities.

Main Point :-   (i) The scheme funds startups and technology commercialization, encouraging grassroots innovation through initiatives like INSPIRE-MANAK, aimed at students in Classes VI-X, to augment national aspirations and knowledge.

      (ii) India ranks 3rd globally in scientific publications with 2.44 lakh papers in 2022. The scheme has benefited 57,869 individuals, including students under INSPIRE-MANAK. Telangana has allocated Rs. 3.3 crore for 4,002 beneficiaries as of March 2025.

(iii) The scheme aligns with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) for global-standard research and supports DST's 5-year goals to increase India’s researcher count and strengthen its R&D base.

      - Upon turning 18, the girl will receive the matured bond, which is expected to grow to Rs 8-10 lakh.

Main Point :-   (i) The scheme provides scooters to meritorious girl students to encourage self-reliance and ease of mobility for higher education and career growth.

      (ii) Previously, scooters were awarded to the top 100 girls in the Higher Secondary examinations.

(iii) The scheme has now been expanded to include 140 meritorious girl students from all educational boards in Tripura.

Main Point :-   (i) In 2023, the Government of India (GoI) recently launched the MISHTI scheme on the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) to increase mangrove forests across coastal states and Union Territories (UTs), ensuring a sustainable future for both communities and ecosystems.

      (ii) The GoI aims to plant 540 sq km of mangroves in five years under the 'MISHTI' scheme.

(iii) The scheme was recently implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Main Point :-   (i) In 2023, the Government of India (GoI) recently launched the MISHTI scheme on the occasion of World Environment Day (June 5) to increase mangrove forests across coastal states and Union Territories (UTs), ensuring a sustainable future for both communities and ecosystems.

      (ii) The GoI aims to plant 540 sq km of mangroves in five years under the 'MISHTI' scheme.

(iii) The scheme was recently implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

      - The scheme offers insurance coverage in case of accidental death or injury to students. It also provides insurance coverage in case of accidental death of a student's parent.

Main Point :-   (i) Wonder Cement, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, and State Bank of India (SBI) are partners in the Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana.

      (ii) The state government plans to eventually expand the scheme, with the goal of benefiting approximately 1 crore school children across the state.

      - The scheme offers insurance coverage in case of accidental death or injury to students. It also provides insurance coverage in case of accidental death of a student's parent.

Main Point :-   (i) Wonder Cement, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, and State Bank of India (SBI) are partners in the Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana.

      (ii) The state government plans to eventually expand the scheme, with the goal of benefiting approximately 1 crore school children across the state.

Main Point :-   (i) During the event, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also virtually inaugurated the first 'Sachal Aaykar Seva Kendra' in Navy Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai. This center will offer digital services, guidance for grievance redressal, and promote tax awareness.

      (ii) She also introduced a new scheme called the 'Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)', which aims to improve agricultural productivity in 100 districts with low agricultural output.

      - The scheme aligns with the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), launched by the Government of India (GoI) in January 2023, aimed at improving the quality of life in 500 aspirational blocks across 27 states and 4 Union Territories (UTs).

Main Point :-   (i) The four key pillars of G-SAFAL for women's empowerment are Social Security, Livelihood Creation, Financial Inclusion, and Social Development and Empowerment.

      (ii) The scheme will provide beneficiaries with thorough training and support, along with a grant of Rs. 80,000 to help them create new opportunities for financial stability.

(iii) The initiative will cover around 10 districts and talukas of Gujarat.