Notes and Study material for Exams
Rajasthan : Schemes and Projects Rajasthan Bhamashah Yojana The State Government of Rajasthan has introduced the Bhamashah Yojana and Bhamashah card to empower Women. Under the scheme, the women from below POVERTY line (BPL) families are benefited through direct benefit transfer. The beneficiary of the scheme will get the amount directly into their bank … Read more
Rural Cooperative Banks: Pillars of Financial Inclusion in Rural India Introduction: India’s rural landscape is a tapestry of diverse communities, each with its unique needs and aspirations. For decades, financial inclusion has been a cornerstone of development efforts, aiming to empower rural populations by providing access to essential financial services. Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs) have … Read more
Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme: Securing the Future for India’s Daughters The Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme (SSA), launched in 2015, is a government-backed savings scheme specifically designed to empower and secure the future of India’s daughters. This scheme, under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, aims to encourage parents and guardians to invest in their daughters’ education, … Read more
Co-operative movement in Gujarat and its impact on Socio-economic aspects of life Dairy co-operative movement in Gujarat The dairy co-operative movement in Gujarat is a success story by itself. The cooperative movement in Gujarat started with a modest attempt to organize 20 villages in Kheda district of Gujarat to collectively produce and supply milk to … Read more
Social Welfare Programmes of India Social Welfare sector is responsible for the welfare, rehabilitation and development of the Persons with Disabilities, the Social Deviants, and the Other Disadvantaged who require special attention of the State because of the disabilities and vulnerabilities they suffer from. While there is no information about the size of the Population … Read more
The National Horticulture Mission: A Catalyst for India’s Horticultural Revolution Introduction India, with its diverse agro-climatic zones and rich biodiversity, possesses immense potential for horticulture. The sector plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, income generation, and food security. Recognizing the importance of horticulture, the Government of India launched the … Read more
The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization established on 24 October 1945 to promote international cooperation. It was founded to replace the League of Nations following World War II and to prevent another conflict. When it was founded, the UN had 51 Member States; there are now 193. Most nations are members of the UN and send diplomats to the headquarters to hold … Read more
Empowering Indian Agriculture: A Deep Dive into the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana The Indian agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, faces numerous challenges, including post-harvest losses, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to markets. To address these issues and enhance the livelihoods of farmers, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Kisan … Read more
Mainstay of Indian economy Since independence, undergone a change from being the sector contributing the highest share to the GDP to one contributing the lowest share. agriculture is a state subject. GDP contribution (Agriculture and allied sector) 5 pc in 1950-51 7 pc in 2008-09 and 14.6 pc in 2009-10. It was 19 pc in … Read more
Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana: Empowering Rural India Towards Prosperity The Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undertaken a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at transforming the rural landscape of the nation. One such program, the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY), stands out as a pivotal scheme designed to empower rural … Read more