Ministry Of Social Justice Empowerment
Official policy releases, schemes, circulars, and Prelims practice questions from Ministry Of Social Justice Empowerment distilled for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🎯 Ministry Of Social Justice Empowerment UPSC Practice Questions
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
During her address to trainee officers of the Indian Information Service (IIS) on 19 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that social media platforms should be used:
- [A] Only for disseminating government information and connecting citizens
- [B] To listen to, understand and resolve public concerns while ensuring accuracy
- [C] Primarily for political campaigning by the officers
- [D] For personal branding and career promotion of the officers
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The President specifically advised IIS officers to use social media not just for information dissemination and connecting people, but also for actively listening to, understanding and resolving public concerns, with a focus on accuracy and reliability. The other options are not mentioned in the briefing.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
The two‑day workshop organized by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) on 20‑21 August 2026 in Bengaluru focused on expanding access to financial services for persons with disabilities. Which of the following was NOT a focus area of the second day of the workshop?
- [A] Public sector banks (PSBs)
- [B] Public sector insurance companies (PSICs)
- [C] Private sector banks
- [D] Public financial institutions (PFIs)
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The second‑day discussions were specifically directed at public sector banks, public sector insurance companies, regulators and public financial institutions. Private sector banks were not mentioned as a focus area in the workshop agenda.
Official Policy Notifications & Dossiers
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PIB
Maharashtra Government Implements Inter-Caste Marriage Incentive Scheme to Promote Social Integration and Eradicate Caste Discrimination
- The Maharashtra government implements the 'अंतर-जातीय विवाह प्रोत्साहन योजना' to encourage inter-caste marriages and promote a caste-discrimination-free society.
- The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible couples to help them overcome initial financial and social challenges after marriage.
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Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana strengthens integrated care and support systems to empower senior citizens nationwide.
- Each Regional Resource and Training Centre receives an annual financial assistance of 19 lakh 58 thousand rupees to improve service accessibility, capacity building, and service delivery.
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PM-DAKSH Scheme Trains 1,87,305 Marginalized Youth and Secures Employment for 96,162 Candidates from 2020 to 2024
- The scheme aims to provide skill training to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, Denotified Tribes, and Safai Karamcharis through listed training institutes.
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Implements the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction for Comprehensive Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
- The National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide institutional support, in-patient treatment, medical care, and psychological counseling.
- The scheme facilitates systematic rehabilitation, enabling individuals struggling with substance use disorders to achieve emotional stability, better behavior management, and family reintegration.
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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to Launch Eight-Day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati Tomorrow
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is organizing an 8-day 'Shilp Samagam Mela 2026' in Guwahati, featuring 75 artisans including 31 women showcasing about 40 varieties of handloom and handicraft products.
- The event focuses on promoting the 'Bharat-Tulip' initiative to help artisans from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Safai mitras, and Denotified Tribes reach physical shops and e-commerce platforms.