How does the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy – 2019 strengthen the agricultural export activities in the State? The Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy 2019 (amended in 2021) aims to double agricultural exports to US$2524 million by 2024. The policy seeks to enhance the state’s export potential through following measures: 1. a) Multi-tiered governance structure… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Export Policy – 2019
Day: February 26, 2025
NAKSHA Scheme
News: The NAKSHA scheme, launched by the Union Rural Development has been making headlines due to its ambitious goal of modernizing urban land records. About NAKSHA Scheme The NAtional Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) is a new initiative launched under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). It is 100% centrally… Continue reading NAKSHA Scheme
Gharial
News: Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a leader in gharial conservation, hosting over 80% of India’s total gharial population. The National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, located in the state, recorded 2,456 gharials in 2024. About Gharial The gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) is a species of crocodilian known for its long, slender snout and fish-based diet. The name… Continue reading Gharial
Soliga Tribe
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Soligas in his Mann Ki Baat program for their role in tiger conservation. About Soliga Tribe The Soliga tribe primarily inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. They are also found in parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In 2011, the Soligas… Continue reading Soliga Tribe
Kaziranga National Park
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with Heads of Missions from 61 countries, visited the Kaziranga National Park on February 24, 2025. About Kaziranga National Park Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam. It covers an area of approximately 1,032 square kilometers. It is the single largest undisturbed and representative area in the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Kaziranga National Park
Three-Language Formula
News: The controversy over the three-language policy has resurfaced due to the ongoing conflict between the Tamil Nadu government and the Union government regarding its implementation under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. About Three-Language Formula The three-language formula was first introduced in the National Education Policy (NEP), 1968 and was later retained with modifications… Continue reading Three-Language Formula
Madras HC Ruling on Night Arrests of Women
Source: The post Madras HC Ruling on Night Arrests of Women has been created, based on the article “What did the HC rule about arresting women at night?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable… Continue reading Madras HC Ruling on Night Arrests of Women
Political consultancy firms changed Indian elections
Source: The post political consultancy firms changed Indian elections has been created, based on the article “How political consultancies are rewriting Indian elections” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity- Election Context: The article discusses how political consultancy firms influence Indian elections. These firms shape campaign strategies using… Continue reading Political consultancy firms changed Indian elections
India faces a serious human smuggling crisis
Source: The post India faces a serious human smuggling crisis has been created, based on the article “Human smuggling must engage Parliament’s attention” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Security-Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading India faces a serious human smuggling crisis
Western Contradictions in Security, Democracy, and Migration
Source: The post Western Contradictions in Security, Democracy, and Migration has been created, based on the article “The right’s rise, Europe’s state of denial” published in “The Hindu” on 26th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context: The article discusses… Continue reading Western Contradictions in Security, Democracy, and Migration
