SSC CGL - Detailed Guide 2025
Self-Paced Course
Recent Government Schemes (Dynamic – Last 2 Years)
Reference: Lucent GK, NCERT Class 6–12
PM Vishwakarma Scheme (2023)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Support traditional artisans and craftspeople (Vishwakarmas) |
| Beneficiaries | 18 traditional trades (e.g., carpenter, blacksmith, potter, cobbler, tailor, goldsmith, etc.) |
| Benefits | Skill training, toolkit incentive, collateral-free loans, digital empowerment |
| Loan Facility | ₹1 lakh in 1st tranche; ₹2 lakh in 2nd tranche at concessional interest |
| Ministry | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Integrated infrastructure development for multi-modal connectivity |
| Focus | Roads, railways, ports, airports, logistics, industrial corridors |
| Tool | GIS-based digital platform for coordinated project planning |
| Aim | Cut logistics cost and enhance infrastructure efficiency |
| Ministry | Ministry of Commerce & Industry |
| Launch Year | 2021 |
National Hydrogen Mission
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Promote green hydrogen production and make India energy independent |
| Focus | Clean energy transition, decarbonization, export potential |
| Target | Produce 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 |
| Applications | Refining, steel, mobility, shipping, power |
| Ministry | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy |
| Launch Year | 2021 (announced on Independence Day) |
Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission (ABDHM)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Create a digital health ecosystem and unique Health ID for every citizen |
| Features | Personal health records, hospital registries, doctor and insurance registries |
| Benefit | Access to health services, portability, and data security |
| Platform | Health ID, DigiDoctor, Health Facility Registry (HFR) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare |
| Launch Year | Nationwide roll-out in 2021 |
Agnipath Scheme
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Short-term recruitment in Indian Armed Forces as “Agniveers” |
| Duration of Service | 4 years (with exit package & future benefits) |
| Eligibility | Youth aged 17.5 to 21 years |
| Retention | 25% of Agniveers may be absorbed in regular cadre after 4 years |
| Forces Covered | Army, Navy, and Air Force |
| Launched By | Ministry of Defence |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
PM eVIDYA
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Provide digital education during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic |
| Key Components | DIKSHA platform, SWAYAM MOOCs, Radio/TV/QR-code textbooks |
| TV Channel | One dedicated channel (Swayam Prabha) for each grade (Class 1–12) |
| Focus | Accessible, multi-modal digital learning |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Launch Year | 2020 |
One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Objective | Enable nationwide portability of ration cards for food security |
| Benefit | Allows migrant beneficiaries to receive subsidized food grains anywhere in India |
| Coverage | All 36 States/UTs (100% coverage achieved in 2022) |
| Integrated With | Aadhaar, EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) |
| Implemented By | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution |
| Launch Year | Phased rollout began in 2019; fully implemented by 2022 |
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