Notes and Study material for Exams
Status of Education in Uttrakhand and Various central and state Education schemes:-The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) scheme initiated in 2009, demonstrates the government’s ambition for a secondary education system that can support India’s Growth and development. RMSA aims to increase the enrolment rate to 90% at secondary and 75% at higher secondary stage, by … Read more
The World Bank defines POVERTY in absolute terms. The bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than US$1.90 per day> (PPP), and moderate poverty as less than $3.10 a day. Types of Poverty Absolute poverty measures poverty in relation to the amount of Money necessary to meet basic needs such as food, clothing, and … Read more
WHO Defines Food Security to exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life. Food security has three interlinked contents such as :- Availability of food, Access to food and absorption of food. Food … Read more
MNREGA Jan Dhan Yojna Atal Pension Yojna Skill India Mission Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana Sukanya Samridhi Yojana Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Jan Aushadhi Yojana (JAY) Nai Manzil Scheme for minority students The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) or Housing for all … Read more
Schemes Relating to PDS: A Comprehensive Overview The Public Distribution System (PDS) is a cornerstone of India’s food security strategy, ensuring access to essential food commodities at affordable prices for vulnerable sections of society. This system, encompassing a network of fair price shops, operates under a complex web of schemes and regulations, each designed to … Read more
Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Building a Retirement Safety Net for the Informal Sector Introduction India’s informal sector, encompassing a vast majority of the workforce, faces a stark reality: the lack of a secure retirement plan. This segment, comprising street vendors, farmers, construction workers, and countless others, often works in precarious conditions with little or no … Read more
Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): Affordable Life Insurance for All Introduction In a nation as vast and diverse as India, where financial security remains a paramount concern for millions, the government has taken significant strides to ensure the well-being of its citizens. One such initiative is the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana … Read more
The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) is a government-backed life insurance scheme launched in 2015, offering financial protection to families upon the unfortunate demise of the insured person. Its key focus is providing affordable and accessible life insurance coverage to India’s vast population. Understanding PMJJBY Eligibility: All bank account holders between the ages of … Read more
