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31 August 2026

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat on drugs and youth

The topic provides specific data points on the PM SVANidhi scheme and mentions Mission ShaktiSAT, which are relevant to welfare governance and science and technology achievements respectively.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Drug addiction impacts not only the individual but also the family and society at large.
  • PM SVANidhi Yojana provides affordable, collateral-free working capital loans to urban street vendors and hawkers.
  • Women constitute approximately 46% of the beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi Yojana, with around 35 lakh women utilizing the scheme to expand businesses.
  • Mission ShaktiSAT is an initiative aimed at fostering innovation in satellite technology among female students.
  • The Mission ShaktiSAT initiative involves 12,000 girl students from 108 countries, with a goal to launch a satellite developed by female students into lunar orbit.
  • National Space Day is celebrated on August 23.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat address, which has been running since 27 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of micro-credit schemes like PM SVANidhi in promoting women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion in urban India. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. Drug abuse among the youth is a significant social challenge with multi-dimensional consequences. Analyze the role of community-led awareness and social media in addressing this menace, and suggest a multi-stakeholder approach for effective rehabilitation. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which of the following is the primary objective of the PM SVANidhi Yojana?

  2. What is the primary focus of the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' initiative?

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