Simplifying UPSC Civil Services 2025| यूपीएससी सिविल सेवा अभिक्षमता परीक्षा (प्रारंभिक) परीक्षा

What are the key Sub-schemes under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) ? Hon’ble Prime Minister acting through CCEA has given its approval for key sub-schemes under Umbrella Scheme “Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)” from 1.4.2017 to 30.11.2018 with an outlay of over Rs.41,000 crore: i. Anganwadi Services ii. Scheme for Adolescent Girls iii. Child Protection Services iv. National Crèche Scheme v. National Nutrition Mission is also proposed. Approval will be taken later. Additionally, the CCEA also approved: i. implementation of Scheme for Adolescent Girls for out of school girlsi ii. in the age group of 11-14 years, its phased expansion iii. phasing out of the on–going Kishori Shakti Yojana for out of school girls in the age group of 11-14 years. CCEA: Cabinet Commit...

Aadi Mahotsav and Role of TRIFED It is a Mega fortnight long National Tribal festival started with the theme: ‘A celebration of the spirit of Tribal culture, cuisine & commerce’ which was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated a fortnight long Aadi Mahotav on November 16, 2017.  He said the tribal development is an important component to achieve the object of inclusive development (Sabka Vikas).  Salient points from the speech of Hon’ble Vice President of India: This festival will prove very useful to introduce this wonderful cultural heritage to all over India and the world.  Another advantage through this festival can be that the objects and artifacts made by tribals will have an opportunity to sell them and get financial benefits. Their efficiency will be rewarded in the form of economic prosperity. Wha...

History of President’s Bodyguard The President’s Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773. As the President of India’s own Guard, it has the unique distinction of being the only military unit of the Indian Army that is privileged to carry the President’s Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner. This distinction was conferred on the President’s Bodyguard in 1923 by the then Viceroy, Lord Reading, on the occasion of the Bodyguard completing 150 years of service. Each succeeding Viceroy, thereafter, presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the Bodyguard. On January 27, 1950, the regiment was renamed the President’s Bodyguard. Every President has continued the practice of honouring the regiment. Rather than a coat of arms, as was the practice in the colonial era, the monogram of the President appears on the Banner. Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, pre...