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Welfare Schemes
UPSC GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections — SC/ST, OBC, women, children, persons with disabilities, senior citizens. Mains — General Studies Paper II Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States…
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UPSC GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections — SC/ST, OBC, women, children, persons with disabilities, senior citizens.
Official UPSC CSE syllabus
UPSC Syllabus for Welfare Schemes
Mains — General Studies Paper II
- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
- Issues relating to poverty and hunger.
Source: Official UPSC Civil Services Examination notification — Preliminary & Main Examination syllabus.
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All study notes →- 01Universal Basic Services (UBS): Free Public Essentials as an Alternative to Cash Transfers (UPSC Economy)
- 02PM Vidyalaxmi: The Education-Loan Guarantee Scheme Explained (UPSC Governance)
- 03NPS Vatsalya: Features, Benefits and Significance (UPSC Social Security)
- 04PM Internship Scheme: Features, Eligibility and Significance (UPSC Governance)
- 05Yojana Magazine: Complete UPSC Guide to India’s Development Monthly
- 06PM SHRI Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India
- 07Mission Amrit Sarovar: Focus, Objectives & Implementation (UPSC Notes)
- 08Urban Housing Crisis in India: Causes, PMAY-U and Reform Roadmap (UPSC Indian Society)
- 09Social Audit in India — MGNREGA, Meghalaya Act & UPSC Notes
- 10Universal Health Coverage in India — Ayushman Bharat, PMJAY and the Road to 2030 (UPSC Indian Society)
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