CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Balika Samriddhi Yojana. The scheme of Balika Samriddhi Yojana was launched on 2nd October 1997. The objective of the scheme was to raise the overall status of the girl-child and bring about a positive change in family and community attitudes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Sukanya Samriddhi Account (Women Child Prosperity Account) is a government-sponsored savings program for parents of girl children. The program helps parents to set aside money for their female child’s potential college and marriage expenses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eligibility: The girl children must belong to families below the poverty line (BPL) as defined by the government of India, in rural areas and urban areas and are born on or after 15th August 1997. The Benefits under Balika Samridhi Yojana will be restricted to two girl children in each household born on or after 15.8.

Detailed explanation-4: -Details on the schemes such as the Integrated Child Development Service, National Program for Adolescent Girls, Balika Samridhi Yojana, Kishori Shakti Yojana, Swadhar, etc. are given.

Detailed explanation-5: -Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS)