CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. ‘Scholarship for PMCARES Children’ scheme was launched under which Ministry? Notes: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the ‘Scholarship for PMCARES Children’ under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, as a central sector scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -Scheme of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been formulated to children with scholarship assistance so that they are able to continue their education without any hindrance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. 2 Who are the Trustees and Advisors of the PM CARES Fund? The Prime Minister of India is Chairperson (ex-officio) of the PM CARES Fund and Minister of Defence, Minister of Home Affairs and Minister of Finance, Government of India are ex-officio Trustees of the Fund.

Detailed explanation-4: -The central government launched the PM CARES for Children Scheme in May last year for the rehabilitation and education of children who lost their caregivers to Covid-19. Under the welfare scheme, the government provides scholarships, health insurance, and several other benefits to such children.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows.