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The government always comes out with schemes every year for the betterment of the people and the development of all sectors in India. It is an important topic to be covered from the GK point of view as well. While you need to pay extra attention to the current schemes released by the government, sometimes important schemes from the past can also be asked. Hence we have prepared a list of all important government schemes in India that you can easily learn for your MBA GK section. 
Which MBA exams ask GK questions?
MBA exams that have a GK section are XAT, SNAP, IIFT, CMAT, MICAT, TISSNET, and MAT. Each of these exams has allocated a weightage of anywhere between 10 % to 30% to GK. This is why GK becomes an integral part of MBA exams and students need to diligently prepare for it. GK on animals is also frequently asked in all these exams, so it comes in handy if you know some of the commonly asked GK questions on animals.
List of Important Government Schemes in India:
| Sr. No. | Scheme Name | Date | Ministry | About the Scheme | ||
| 1. | Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhyan | May 2020 | Ministry of Finance | An economic stimulus relief package was announced for the poor to overcome difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown imposed. | ||
| 2. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | 26th March 2020 | Ministry of Finance | Provides Rs. 500 per month to every woman Jan-Dhan Account Holders for the next three months. | ||
| 3. | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM-Kisan Yojana) | 24th February 2019 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | Provides all small and marginal farmers with income support of Rs.6,000 per year in three instalments, deposited directly to their bank accounts. | ||
| 4. | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan-Dhan Yojana | 12th September 2019 | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare | Monthly pension of Rs. 3000/- to all the farmers above the age of 60 years | ||
| 5. | Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Man-Dhan | 15th February 2019 | Ministry of Labour and Employment | Old age protection and social security of Unorganised Workers (UW). | ||
| 6. | One Nation- One Ration Card | August 2019 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution | Nation-wide portability of ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). | ||
| 7. | Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) | February 2019 | Ministry of New and Renewable Energy | Set up of 25,750-MW solar capacity by 2022 | ||
| 8. | Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-Dhan Yojana | July 2019 | Ministry of Labour and Employment | Small Retailer and Shopkeepers with GST turnover below Rs. 1.5 Crore will get Rs 3000 after the age of 60. | ||
| 9. | Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme | August 2019 | Ministry of Jal Shakti | To provide Piped Drinking water to every household. | ||
| 10. | Food Safety Mitra Scheme | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | To engage motivated individuals with the food safety ecosystem at ground level. | |||
| 11. | Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood (SSANKALP) | 2019 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | To improve the quality of skill development programs and create convergence among all skill training activities | ||
| 12. | POSHAN Abhiyan | March 2018 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | To ensure adequate nutrition for pregnant women, mothers, and children. | ||
| 13. | eSamvad portal | 2018 | Women and Child Development | To provide a platform for NGOs and civil society to interact with the Ministry on relevant subjects. | ||
| 14. | Mahila e-Haat portal | 2018 | Women and Child Development | To provide a marketing platform to women entrepreneurs for directly selling to buyers | ||
| 15. | e-Krishi Samvad | May 2017 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare | The Internet-based interface provides direct and effective solutions to the problems faced by farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector. | ||
| 16. | Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana | 01 January 2017 | Ministry of Women and Child Development | Provide a cash incentive of Rs. 5000 to pregnant women for a first living child | ||
| 17. | ‘Vatsalya – Maatri Amrit Kosh’ | 2017 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | Collect, pasteurize, test, and safely store milk donated by lactating mothers. | ||
| 18. | LaQshya | 2017 | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | To improve the quality of care for pregnant women in the labour room, maternity Operation theatres and ICUs and HDUs. | ||
| 19. | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana | January 8, 2017 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs | |||
| 20. | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) | December 16, 2016 | Ministry of Finance | |||
| 21. | Skill India | 2016 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs | |||
| 22. | PRASAD Scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spirituality Augmentation Drive) | 2015 | Ministry of Tourism | Development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations | ||
| 23. | Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana | March 2016 | Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers | |||
| 24. | Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana | January 22, 2015 | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | |||
| 25. | Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana | April 8, 2015 | Ministry of Finance | |||
| 26. | Atal Pension Yojana | May 9, 2015 | Ministry of Finance | |||
| 27. | Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana | July 25, 2015 | Ministry of Power | |||
| 28. | Digital India | July 1, 2015 | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | |||
| 29. | Skill India | July 16, 2015 | Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurs | |||
| 30. | Make in India | September 25, 2014 | Ministry of Commerce and Industry | |||
| 31. | Swachh Bharat Abhiyan | October 2nd, 2014 | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | |||
| 32. | Rashtriya Gokul Mission | December 16, 2014 | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | |||
That's all! I hope you found this article on the list of Government schemes in India helpful and hope that it helps to increase your GK knowledge. Feel free to comment if you have any doubts or questions.
Happy preparations!
Also read: How to prepare for GK for IIFT, XAT, TISSNET, CMAT, MICAT
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