#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Liberalised Remittance Scheme: RBI alters definition of relative to check outward remittances ▪ The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has narrowed the definition of relatives under the ‘maintenance of close relative’ category of Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) to check outflow of funds and prevent misuse of facility. ▪ Henceforth, funds under this category… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Ten new iconic sites selected under Phase III of Swachh Iconic Places of Swachh Bharat Mission ▪ The Union Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has selected 10 more iconic sites under Phase III of Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) of Swachh Bharat Mission. ▪ The third phase of SIP was launched at Mana… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan ▪ The Union Ministry of Agriculture and farmers’ welfare has launched the Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan from June 1, 2018 till July 31, 2018 to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to improve their farming techniques and raise their incomes. ▪ The Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan will be undertaken in 25… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Know all about Seva Bhoj Yojna – The Union Ministry of Culture on June 1, 2018 introduced a new scheme called ‘#SevaBhojYojna’ to reimburse the central share of CGST and IGST on items for food/prasad/langar/bhandara offered free of cost by charitable religious institutions. ➡ About the Yojana: – The scheme seeks to reimburse… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana: Odisha’s Health Insurance Scheme for Journalists ▪ Gopabandhu Sambadika Swasthya Bima Yojana is a new Health Insurance Scheme for the journalists launched by the state government in Odisha. This scheme provides Rs. 2 Lakh per annum health insurance cover to all working journalists of the state. ➡ Key… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Mission Raftar : Ministry of Railways organizes one day workshop to raise speed of trains ▪ Ministry of Railways conducted one day workshop Mission Raftaar aimed at raising average speed of freight trains and coaching trains in New Delhi. ▪ The workshop was inaugurated by Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Rajen Gohain… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Tata Trusts signs MoU with Government to provide development support in Naxal-hit districts ▪ Tata Trusts has signed MoU with Government to provide development support in eight worst Naxal-affected districts in Chhattisgarh. These eight worst Naxal-affected districts are covered under Transformation of aspirational districts Programme of NITI Aayog. ➡ Key Facts ▪ The… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ #Samagra_Shiksha #Scheme for school education ▪ The Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar on May 24, 2018 launched Samagra Shiksha scheme for school education from pre-school to senior secondary levels. ➡ Objective ▪ The scheme will mainly focus on improving quality of education, enhancing the learning outcomes and using technology to empower… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP) ▪ GSDP was launched as pilot project in 2017 by MoEFCC in partnership with National Skill Development Agency (NSDA) to develop green skilled workers having technical knowledge and commitment to sustainable development. ▪ Under it, skilling of youth (especially 10th and 12th dropouts) will be undertaken for increasing… Read More »
#Government_Scheme_2018 ➡ e-Visa Scheme: Government earns Rs.1,400 crore ▪ According to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government has earned Rs1,400 crore as revenue from highly successful e-Visa scheme since its launch in 2014. ▪ 19 lakh tourists made use of e-Visa scheme in 2017 and fees are divided into four slabs of zero, $25, $50… Read More »