Government Schemes Current Affairs
The latest Government Schemes news for competitive exams: 91 stories from 65 daily digests. Covers the last 6 months, newest first. Each story has a short summary, what to note for exams, and a link to its full entry with practice MCQs and sources.
Latest Government Schemes news
The newest Government Schemes stories in the archive, up to 7 October 2026.
Maharashtra Govt Increases Scholarship Allowance for SC and ST Students
The Maharashtra government has approved an increase in the scholarship allowance for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana. This revision aims to provide better financial support to these students to aid their education.
What to note Recent government initiatives to support SC and ST students through scholarship schemes in Maharashtra.
Key terms Maharashtra government · Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Swayam Yojana · Scheduled Caste · Scheduled Tribe · scholarship allowance
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Cabinet Approves Integrated Transport Authority and ₹10,000-Crore SME Fund
The Indian Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA), which will prepare a long-term transport plan covering roads, railways, ports, civil aviation, and urban mobility.
What to note The government's new transport authority and the SME Growth Fund to support small and medium enterprises.
Key terms Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority · ITLA · SME Growth Fund · SGF · Cabinet
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Tamil Nadu launches one gram gold ring scheme for newborns
On 28 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government launched the 'Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam' scheme, providing a one-gram gold ring to newborn babies delivered at government hospitals.
What to note Recent welfare schemes launched by state governments, specifically Tamil Nadu's gold ring scheme for newborns.
Key terms Tamil Nadu · Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam · one gram gold ring · newborns · government hospitals
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre to Seek Cabinet Approval to Extend a Dozen Welfare Schemes
The Indian government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval to extend a dozen flagship welfare schemes. These schemes had been granted interim extensions that are set to expire on 30 September.
What to note Recent government welfare schemes extensions and their political context.
Key terms Cabinet · welfare schemes · interim extensions · assembly elections · Uttar Pradesh
Full entry with MCQs and sources →India Aims for 400-500 Hydrogen-Powered Buses by 2030: National Green Hydrogen Mission
Abhay Bakre, Mission Director of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, stated that trials of hydrogen-powered buses are underway to understand the requirements for scaling up hydrogen-based mobility in India.
What to note India's plans and targets for hydrogen-based mobility under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Key terms Abhay Bakre · National Green Hydrogen Mission · hydrogen-powered buses · 2030
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Election Commission Confirms Unanimous Approval of SIR Orders and Form 6 Changes
The Election Commission of India clarified that all decisions regarding the revision of electoral rolls, including the SIR orders and changes to Form 6, were unanimously approved by its commissioners.
What to note The Election Commission's unanimous decisions and Supreme Court's role in electoral roll revisions.
Key terms Election Commission of India · SIR orders · Form 6 · Supreme Court · Cabinet Secretary
Full entry with MCQs and sources →September 2026: Government Schemes
The most important of 25 Government Schemes stories in September 2026.
IRDAI Proposes Public Insurance Registry to Enhance Transparency and Digital Infrastructure
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has initiated a consultation for establishing a Public Insurance Registry (PIR). The PIR aims to create a centralized digital public infrastructure to address information and interoperability gaps in the insurance sector.
What to note IRDAI's initiative to create a Public Insurance Registry to improve transparency and digital infrastructure in the insurance sector.
Key terms IRDAI · Public Insurance Registry · insurance sector · digital infrastructure · transparency
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Union Cabinet Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling to Rs 25,000, Expands Coverage
The Union Cabinet approved an increase in the wage ceiling for Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) coverage from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000. This decision aims to widen the social security net, potentially benefiting 51 lakh workers.
What to note Recent changes in EPFO wage ceiling and its impact on social security coverage.
Key terms Union Cabinet · EPFO · Employees' Provident Fund · Ashwini Vaishnaw · wage ceiling
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre Signs MoUs with 21 States for Next Phase of UDAN Scheme
The Government of India has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 21 states to advance the next phase of the UDAN scheme. This phase focuses on developing 100 airstrips from existing unused airstrips and aims to enhance long-term operational viability beyond mere connectivity.
What to note The objectives and new developments in the next phase of the UDAN scheme and its implementation strategy.
Key terms UDAN scheme · Government of India · 21 states · 100 airstrips · heliports
Full entry with MCQs and sources →IAS Officer Mandeep Bhandari Appointed Chairperson of CBSE
Mandeep K Bhandari, a 2001-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Bhandari has held key leadership and administrative roles in Jammu & Kashmir and various Central government departments.
What to note Recent appointments in key educational institutions like CBSE and the background of their leaders.
Key terms Mandeep K Bhandari · IAS · CBSE · AGMUT cadre · Jammu & Kashmir
Full entry with MCQs and sources →August 2026: Government Schemes
The most important of 18 Government Schemes stories in August 2026.
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan Get One-Year Extension
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a one-year extension in the service tenure of Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan.
What to note Recent extensions of tenure for key government officials and the role of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Key terms T. V. Somanathan · Govind Mohan · Appointments Committee of the Cabinet · Prime Minister Narendra Modi · Cabinet Secretary
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Kerala's Priyadarshini Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women Faces Controversy
Kerala's UDF government launched the 'Priyadarshini' free bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons, inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thampanoor. The inaugural journey to the Secretariat was operated by a women crew.
What to note Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme details and related political controversies.
Key terms Kerala · Priyadarshini scheme · C.P. John · V.D. Satheesan · KSRTC
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Cabinet Approves Extension of PM-KISAN Scheme Till FY 2031
The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the PM-KISAN scheme for five more years, up to the financial year 2031. A total financial outlay of ₹3,15,614 crore has been sanctioned for the scheme during this extended period.
What to note The extension period and financial outlay of the PM-KISAN scheme approved by the Cabinet.
Key terms PM-KISAN · Union Cabinet · ₹3,15,614 crore · financial year 2031 · farmers
Full entry with MCQs and sources →PM Surya Ghar Scheme Sees Over 16,300 Daily Rooftop Solar Installations
Under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, residential rooftop solar installations have accelerated more than threefold in nine months, crossing 16,300 installations daily. The scheme has benefited over 50 lakh people, reflecting significant growth in rooftop solar adoption as reported by MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi.
What to note The growth and impact of the PM Surya Ghar scheme on rooftop solar installations in India.
Key terms PM Surya Ghar · rooftop solar installations · Pralhad Joshi · MNRE
Full entry with MCQs and sources →July 2026: Government Schemes
The most important of 22 Government Schemes stories in July 2026.
PM Modi appoints Nandan Nilekani to lead exam reforms task force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a high-powered task force on exam reforms headed by Infosys co-founder and IIT Bombay graduate Nandan Nilekani. The task force aims to enhance the integrity, reliability, and transparency of the examination system by making it leak-proof and technology-driven.
What to note The leadership and objectives of the newly formed exam reforms task force.
Key terms Nandan Nilekani · PM Narendra Modi · exam reforms · Infosys · IIT Bombay
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Maharashtra Begins Rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme with First Beneficiaries
Maharashtra has started the rollout of its Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme by releasing the first beneficiary list. The initial list includes 500 eligible farmers. Beneficiary details will be published at the village level in Gram Panchayats, executive cooperative society offices, and respective bank branches.
What to note Details of Maharashtra's Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme rollout and beneficiary identification process.
Key terms Maharashtra · Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme · Gram Panchayat · Aadhaar · DBT
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Indian Government Summons Meta Over Instagram Ads Promoting Child Sexual Abuse Material
The Indian government, led by IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has directed officials to summon Meta regarding Instagram advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material. This action follows concerns raised about WhatsApp's new username feature, which the government believes could increase cybercrimes and online fraud.
What to note Government actions against social media platforms for promoting illegal content and cybercrime prevention measures.
Key terms Meta · Instagram · WhatsApp · Ashwini Vaishnaw · Indian government
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre Implements Enhanced Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) in India has launched an enhanced Credit Guarantee Scheme. This scheme aims to provide collateral-free loans to micro and small enterprises, supporting their growth and fostering innovation nationwide.
What to note Government initiatives to support MSMEs through credit guarantee schemes.
Key terms MSME Ministry · Credit Guarantee Scheme · micro enterprises · small enterprises · collateral-free loans
Full entry with MCQs and sources →June 2026: Government Schemes
The most important of 19 Government Schemes stories in June 2026.
West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat PMJAY Scheme Covering 1.43 Crore Families
West Bengal has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Health Authority to join the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), becoming the last of India's 36 states and Union territories to adopt this central health insurance scheme.
What to note West Bengal's adoption of Ayushman Bharat PMJAY and its benefits for migrant workers.
Key terms West Bengal · Ayushman Bharat · PMJAY · National Health Authority · J.P. Nadda
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Odisha Government Announces Free Education from KG to PG in State Institutions
On June 12, 2026, the Odisha government announced a policy providing free and universal education from kindergarten to postgraduate levels in government institutions. This initiative aims to make education accessible to all students in the state.
What to note Odisha's new education policy and related welfare schemes launched in 2026.
Key terms Odisha · free education · Chief Minister Annapurna Yojana · National Food Security Act · State Food Security Scheme
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Cabinet Approves Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2A and Amaravati Projects Worth ₹4,703 Crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the expansion of the Ahmedabad Metro with Phase 2A, involving an outlay of ₹2,169 crore. Additionally, projects in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, including new government office and housing complexes, have been sanctioned.
What to note Recent government infrastructure approvals and their financial outlays.
Key terms Ahmedabad Metro · Amaravati · Union Cabinet · ₹4,703 crore · Phase 2A
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal's tenure by six months
On June 30, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the reappointment of Ravi Agrawal as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on a contract basis for six months. This extension allows him to continue leading the CBDT beyond his original tenure.
What to note Recent appointments and tenure extensions in key government tax administration positions.
Key terms Ravi Agrawal · CBDT · Appointments Committee of the Cabinet · Centre · tenure extension
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Daily digests covering Government Schemes
The 12 most recent of 65 digests with Government Schemes items — every item in full, with its sources and practice MCQs.