Social Protection Schemes — Prelims Strategy

Prelims Strategy

For Prelims, a focused and systematic approach to Social Protection Schemes is essential. Begin by creating a concise fact sheet for each major central scheme: scheme name, launch year, implementing ministry, primary objective, target beneficiaries, and 2-3 unique key features.

Pay close attention to numbers like guaranteed days of employment (MGNREGA), income support amount (PM-KISAN), or health cover (Ayushman Bharat). Memorize the specific constitutional articles (38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 47) and their direct relevance to social welfare.

Understand the difference between social protection and social security, and between central sector and centrally sponsored schemes. Practice MCQs that test factual recall, comparative analysis (e.g., features of two similar schemes), and conceptual understanding (e.

g., 'JAM Trinity'). Focus on recent updates from the Economic Survey and Budget documents, as these often form the basis of current affairs-linked questions. Vyyuha recommends regular revision of these facts to ensure retention and avoid confusion during the exam.