Category: Prelims C A
VATSALYA Scheme
The Union Budget 2024-25 has proposed a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for minors.
National Bioenergy Programme
The Union government has revised the financial assistance rates for Biomass Pellet manufacturing under the National Bioenergy Programme component.
DMH-11: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled against the commercial sale and release of genetically modified mustard in India for now.
Air Breathing Propulsion System
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted its 2nd experimental flight to demonstrate Air Breathing Propulsion Technology.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 24 July 2024
Probiotic, Greenium, Curiosity Rover, Graphite, Clarion clipperton Zone
Employment Based Incentive Scheme | EPFO
Finance Minister announced the implementation of 3 employment linked incentive schemes as part of the Budget 2024.
PM Gram Sadak Yojana
Gram Sadak Yojana will connect 25,000 new rural areas with all-weather roads: Union Budget 2024
Polavaram Irrigation Project
The budget addresses TDP demands with ₹15,000 crore loans for Amaravati and Polavaram funding
Critical Minerals Mission
The Union government announced a Critical Minerals Mission in Budget 2024.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 23 July 2024
Zebra Mussel, RAMSES, Nine dash line, PM SHRI, Demographic Ageing