CURRENT AFFAIRS

The results of the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors (PM-YUVA 3.0) have been declared, with 43 young authors selected through an All-India contest. The scheme aims to mentor talented youth writers and promote original writing on India’s civilisational, cultural, and contemporary themes.

The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare recently conducted the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) – FPO Sangam, which saw participation from 72 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) representing 15 states.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has expressed concern over the slow progress of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to install 1 crore rooftop solar systems by FY27.

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme has completed 50 years since its inception as a pilot in Karnataka. Over time, ICDS has evolved into the world’s largest community-based early childhood development programme, delivering nutrition, health, and pre-school services across India.

The Delhi government has launched an ambitious scheme for rabies control and stray dog ​​management. Under the scheme, about 10 lakh stray dogs will be microchipped in the next two years.

Civil society activists have expressed concern that the continuous reduction in funds released for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) is adversely affecting the income and financial security of rural women.

To strengthen the economic condition of women, the Haryana government has launched the Deendayal Lado Laxmi Yojana.

Recently, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the electric “U-Special” bus service for Delhi University (DU) students.

Recently, the Ministry of Tourism approved 40 tourism projects under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale (SASCI Scheme), providing ₹3,295.76 crore in central financial assistance.

The Har Ghar Tiranga 2025 campaign encourages every citizen to hoist the national flag at their homes, schools, offices, or public places on 15 August 2025, marking India’s 79th Independence Day.