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  • Mother and Child Health – Immunization Program, BPBB, PMJSY, PMMSY, etc.

    Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0 

    Schemes | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Health & Education

    Why in the News

    The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released updated Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0 Guidelines, expanding screening and care for children across India.

    About Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)

    • Launched: 2013
    • Under: National Rural Health Mission
    • Aim:
      • Improve child health outcomes
      • Provide early detection and free treatment

    Target Group

    • Children from birth to 18 years

    Core Focus: “4Ds”

    • Defects at birth
    • Diseases
    • Deficiencies
    • Developmental delays (including disabilities)

    Coverage

    • Screens for 32 health conditions
    • Provides:
      • Free treatment
      • Surgical interventions (if required)
    [2023] Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy: 
    1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women. 
    2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child- birth. 
    3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents. 
    4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis. 
    How many of the statements given above are correct? 
    [A] Only one [B] Only two [C] Only three [D] All four

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  • Coal and Mining Sector

    Mining Sector Reforms: Special Assistance to States 

    Schemes | Polity | Mains Paper 2: Seperation Of Power

    Why in the News?

    The Ministry of Mines has issued operational guidelines for a ₹5,000 crore incentive package under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for FY 2026-27. This initiative aims to accelerate mineral production and improve governance across India.

    What is the Scheme Component?

    A dedicated financial incentive mechanism designed to reward States and UTs (with legislatures) for implementing structural reforms in the mining sector.

    • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Mines.
    • Total Outlay: ₹5,000 crore.
    • Core Objective: Expedite mine operationalization, increase mineral production, and enhance state revenue through better governance.
    Reform AreaSpecific RequirementsPotential Incentive
    I. Implementation of Mining Reforms1. Integration with Unified Mining Portal.2. Setup Pre-Auction Committee (land issues).3. Setup State-level Coordination Committee.4. Issue annual auction calendar.5. Adopt tech to prevent grade misclassification.₹100 crore (if all 5 are met by Dec 15, 2026)
    II. Mine OperationalizationA. Pre-embedded Clearances: Auctioning blocks with forest/env clearances already in place.B. Production Kickstart: Operationalizing at least 10% of blocks auctioned prior to March 2026.A. ₹20 crore per block (Max ₹200cr/state).B. ₹250 crore per state.
    III. SMRI-based ReformsRewarding top performers in the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) 2026-27 across three categories (A, B, and C).1st: ₹100 crore2nd: ₹75 crore3rd: ₹50 crore
    [2025] Consider the following statements: 
    Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories. 
    Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law. 
    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? 
    [A] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I 
    [B] Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I 
    [C] Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct 
    [D] Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

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  • Industrial Sector Updates – Industrial Policy, Ease of Doing Business, etc.

    BHAVYA Scheme  

    Schemes | Economics | Mains Paper 3: Indian Economy,Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways Etc.

    Why in the News

    • The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks by 2032.
    • The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) framework is the foundation for the BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme. Approved on March 18, 2026, with a ₹33,660 crore outlay,

    What is BHAVYA?

    • A government scheme to create future-ready industrial parks across India
    • Designed to provide:
      • Ready infrastructure
      • Seamless connectivity
    • Focus on: Manufacturing competitiveness and investment

    Key Features

    1. Scale and Timeline

    • Total parks: 100
    • Duration: 6 years (starting 2026–27)
    • First phase: 50 parks

    2. Land Requirement

    • Minimum:
      • 100 acres (general)
      • 25 acres (hilly and North Eastern states)
    • Maximum: 1,000 acres

    3. Funding Pattern

    • Central Government:
      • Up to ₹1 crore per acre
    • Implementation:
      • Joint effort of: Central government, State governments, and Private sector

    4. Plug-and-Play Model

    • Industrial units get:
      • Pre-developed land
      • Power, water, roads
      • Logistics connectivity

    5. Integration with National Infrastructure

    • Linked with: PM GatiShakti
    • Benefits:
      • Multimodal connectivity (road, rail, ports)
      • Efficient logistics
      • Last-mile connectivity

    6. Ease of Doing Business

    • Features include:
      • Single-window clearance systems
      • Simplified approvals
      • Investor-friendly policies
      • State-led reforms
    • Primary beneficiaries: Manufacturing units, MSMEs, startups, and global investors seeking ready-to-use industrial infrastructure
    [2016] Recently, India’s first ‘National Investment and Manufacturing Zone’ was proposed to be set up in:
    (a) Andhra Pradesh
    (b) Gujarat
    (c) Maharashtra
    (d) Uttar Pradesh

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  • MGNREGA Scheme

    NREGS Wage Hike Halted Amid Transition to G-RAM-G  

    Schemes | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

    Why in the News?

    • The Central Government has not revised wages under MGNREGS for FY 2026–27.
    • This is due to the upcoming rollout of a new scheme: Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-GRAMG).

    Key Highlights

    • Over 11 crore active workers under MGNREGS
    • Around 7.2 crore individuals (5.34 crore families) benefited in 2025–26
    • For the first time in over a decade, wage revision not announced in Feb–March
    • Existing wages of 2025–26 will continue temporarily

    About MGNREGS

    • Full form: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
    • Launched under:
      • MGNREGA Act, 2005
    • Objective:
      • Provide 100 days of guaranteed wage employment to rural households
    • Nature:
      • Demand-driven scheme
      • Legal right to work

    Wage Fixation under MGNREGS

    • Wages notified under: Section 6(1) of MGNREGA, 2005
    • Revised annually based on: CPI-AL (Consumer Price Index for Agricultural Labourers)
    • Usually effective from: April 1 of each financial year

    What is VB-GRAMG (New Scheme)

    • Full form: Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)
    • Enacted through: VB-GRAMG Act, 2025
    • Aim:
      • Replace MGNREGA
      • Provide rural employment and livelihood support
    [2011] Among the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”? (a) Adult members of only the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe households (b) Adult members of below poverty line (BPL) households (c) Adult members of households of all backward communities (d) Adult members of any household

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  • Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.

    Utility Led Aggregation Model to Boost PM Surya Ghar Scheme

    Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

    Why in the News?

    Government is pushing Utility Led Aggregation (ULA) model to achieve PM Surya Ghar target of 1 crore rooftop solar households by March 2027.

    What is Utility Led Aggregation (ULA)

    Under ULA model:

    • DISCOMs install rooftop solar
    • For households that:
      • Cannot afford solar systems
      • Lack infrastructure

    DISCOMs:

    • Pay upfront cost
    • Recover later through electricity savings

    PM Surya Ghar Targets

    • Target: 1 crore households
    • Achieved so far: 35 lakh households
    • ULA expected to add: 30 lakh households
    • Total expected: 65 lakh households

    Current Implementation

    • ULA installations sanctioned: 12.58 lakh households
    • States/UTs include:
      • Andhra Pradesh
      • Odisha
      • Kerala
      • Telangana
      • Bihar
      • Tripura
      • J&K
      • Andaman & Nicobar
      • Ladakh

    PM Surya Ghar Scheme

    • Free electricity up to 300 units per month
    • Rooftop solar for households
    • Subsidy + loan support

    Renewable Energy Growth

    • 55.3 GW added in 2025-26
    • Solar power: 44.6 GW
    • Non fossil capacity: Nearly 50% installed capacity
    • But electricity generation: Only 25%
    • Reason:Solar and wind are intermittent
    [2025] Consider the following statements about ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’: 
    I. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector. 
    II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels. 
    III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building. 
    Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) I and II only (b) I and III only (c) II and III only (d) I, II and III

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  • Minority Issues – SC, ST, Dalits, OBC, Reservations, etc.

    Jiyo Parsi Scheme: Government Push to Arrest Declining Parsi Population

    Schemes | Social Justice | Mains Paper 2: Schemes For Vulnerable Sections

    Why in the News?

    The Ministry of Minority Affairs organised a Universal Parsi Registration Drive, resulting in around 300 new registrations on the Jiyo Parsi portal.

    About Jiyo Parsi Scheme

    • Launched: 2013–14
    • Type: Central Sector Scheme
    • Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
    • Objective: Arrest declining population of Parsi community

    Why the Scheme Was Launched

    Parsi population in India:

    • 1941: ~1,14,000
    • 2011 Census: ~57,000
    • Continuous decline due to:
      • Low fertility rates
      • Late marriages
      • Ageing population

    Who are Parsis

    • Followers of Zoroastrianism
    • Migrated from Persia (Iran) to India
    • Mainly settled in: Mumbai and Gujarat 
    [2011] In India, if a religious sect/community is given “the status of a national minority”, what special advantages is it entitled to? 1 It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2 The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3 It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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  • Agricultural Sector and Marketing Reforms – eNAM, Model APMC Act, Eco Survey Reco, etc.

    PM-KUSUM 2.0 and Battery Storage Integration

    Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

    Why in the News?

    On March 28, 2026, the Central Government announced the extension of timelines for existing projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme. Simultaneously, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) revealed that it is formulating PM-KUSUM 2.0, which may feature a major technical shift: the inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

    Need for Battery Storage in PM-KUSUM 2.0

    The primary driver for incorporating battery storage is the divergence between solar power availability and agricultural load patterns:

    • Load Demand: Agricultural power demand typically rises in the morning and remains steady throughout the day, often persisting after sunset.
    • Solar Generation: Peaks around noon and tapers off sharply toward the evening.
    • The Solution: BESS will store surplus solar power generated during peak sunlight hours to be used when generation falls but irrigation demand continues, thereby improving grid stability and ensuring reliable daytime power for farmers.
    • Policy Debate: The Ministry of Power has suggested up to four hours of battery storage, while the MNRE has proposed a two-hour capacity for the initial rollout.

    What is PM-KUSUM?

    • Launched in March 2019, PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyaan) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). 
    • Its primary goal is to provide energy security to Indian farmers while de-dieselizing the agricultural sector and increasing farmers’ income through solar power.

    Current Progress of PM-KUSUM (as of Feb 2026)

    While the target was 34.8 GW by March 2026, the actual implementation has been slower:

    ComponentTarget/ObjectiveProgress (Approx. Feb 2026)
    Component A10,000 MW Decentralized Solar Plants839.4 MW installed
    Component BStandalone Solar Pumps (Off-grid)Over 10 lakh pumps installed
    Component CSolarization of Grid-connected Pumps6,636.9 MW total (IPS + FLS)
    Total Progress34.8 GW (Target)12,164 MW (Actual Installed)
    [2024] Consider the following: 
    1 Battery storage 
    2 Biomass generators 
    3 Fuel cells 
    4 Rooftop solar photovoltaic units 
    How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources”? 
    (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) Only three (d) All four

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  • Civil Aviation Sector – CA Policy 2016, UDAN, Open Skies, etc.

    UDAN Scheme Revamp: Subsidy Extended to 5 Years 

    Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

    Why in News

    The Union Cabinet approved a revamped UDAN scheme with ₹28,840 crore outlay, extending airline subsidies and shifting funding to government budget support.

    About UDAN Scheme

    • Full form: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik
    • Launched: 2017
    • Ministry: Civil Aviation
    • Objective:
      • Improve regional connectivity
      • Make air travel affordable
      • Develop Tier 2 and Tier 3 airports

    Key Changes in Revamped UDAN

    1. Subsidy Extended

    • Earlier subsidy period: 3 years
    • New subsidy period: 5 years
    • Purpose:
      • Improve route viability
      • Prevent route discontinuation

    2. Funding Shift

    • Earlier: Subsidy funded through levy on airfares
    • Now: Subsidy funded directly from government exchequer

    Why Revamp Was Needed

    • Many routes became non viable after subsidy ended
    • CAG findings: Only 7% to 10% routes viable after subsidy
    • Status of routes:
      • Total routes launched: 663
      • Routes discontinued: 327
    • Airports revived: Total: 95
      • Discontinued: 15 airports
    [2024] Consider the following airports: 
    1 Donyi Polo Airport 
    2 Kushinagar International Airport 
    3 Vijayawada International Airport 
    In the recent past, which of the above have been constructed as Greenfield projects? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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  • Solar Energy – JNNSM, Solar Cities, Solar Pumps, etc.

    PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 

    Schemes | Governance | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies

    Why in the News

    • Government shared progress of rooftop solar installation under the scheme in Parliament.

    Key Achievements

    • 25.87 lakh rooftop solar (RTS) systems installed across India
    • Coverage: Both rural and urban households
    • Beneficiaries: 32.02 lakh households (as of March 16, 2026)

    About the Scheme

    • PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
    • Launched: February 2024
    • Aim:
      • Promote rooftop solar adoption
      • Provide free/subsidised electricity to households
      • Reduce electricity bills
    [2025] Consider the following statements about ‘PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’: 
    1. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector. 
    2. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels. 
    3. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building. 
    Which of the statements given above are correct? 
    (a) I and II only (b) I and III only (c) II and III only (d) I, II and III

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  • Pharma Sector – Drug Pricing, NPPA, FDC, Generics, etc.

    Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme: Boosting India’s Biologics & Biosimilars Sector

    Schemes | Science Tech | Mains Paper 3: S&T – Applications In Everyday Life

    Why in the News

    The Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI Scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore (5 years) to strengthen India’s biopharmaceutical ecosystem and enhance global competitiveness.

    What is Biopharma SHAKTI?

    • A flagship initiative to:
      • Promote biologics and biosimilars manufacturing
      • Support R&D, clinical trials, and innovation
    • Goal: Make India a global biopharma hub and ensure affordable healthcare

    Key Objectives

    • Build a self-reliant biopharma ecosystem
    • Reduce import dependence
    • Improve global competitiveness
    • Promote innovation-driven manufacturing

    Major Components of the Scheme

    • Funding Support: Discovery Grant Fund and Equity Fund for drug development
    • R&D Ecosystem
      • Strengthening: National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)
      • Creation of a National Biopharma R&D Network
    • Clinical Trials Expansion
      • 1,000 accredited trial sites across India
      • Led by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
    • Manufacturing Boost
      • Incentives for: Fermentation-based bulk drugs and Biopharma manufacturing inputs
    • Devices & Packaging
      • Develop ecosystem for: Drug delivery devices and Advanced packaging. 
    • Biosimilars & Biologics Production: Biosimilars (cost-effective versions of biologics) and Emerging biologics like gene therapies.
    • Regulatory Strengthening: Strengthen Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
      • Create scientific review cadre
      • Faster and globally credible approvals

    What are Biologics & Biosimilars?

    • Biologics: Medicines derived from living organisms (e.g., vaccines, monoclonal antibodies)
    • Biosimilars: Cheaper versions of biologics with similar efficacy
    • Not identical (due to complexity of biologics)
    • Must show no clinically meaningful differences in safety, purity, and effectiveness
    [2025] With reference to monoclonal antibodies, consider the following: 
    1. They are man-made proteins. 
    2. They stimulate the patient’s immune system to fight the specific disease. 
    3. They are produced using animal cells only. 
    Select the correct answer using the code given below: 
    (a) I and II only (b) II and III only (c) I and III only (d) All the three

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