News: U.S. 50% tariffs on Indian imports began on August 27, triggering demand drops in several labour-intensive export sectors. Sectors Worst Hit by U.S. Tariffs on India Mechanism of assessing impact: We can judge impacts by three signals used together: Dollar sales to the U.S. (how big the market is), U.S. share in a sector’s… Continue reading Sectors worst hit by U.S. tariffs on India
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Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and Report 2024-25
News: The UDISE+ Report 2024-25 shows a decline of 11.13 lakh students in 2024–25 over 2023–24, led by government and government-aided schools, while private schools recorded an increase. About Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) It is a unified platform, facilitating streamlined data reporting by schools providing formal as well as special education.… Continue reading Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) and Report 2024-25
Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
News: Industrial growth touched a four-month high of 3.5% in July 2025, as per the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. About Index of Industrial Production (IIP) IIP is a monthly volume index that measures short-term changes in industrial output. Formula used: The index is calculated as… Continue reading Index of Industrial Production (IIP)
Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
News: Kuttimathan Kani, the forest elder who revealed Arogyapacha, died in poverty at 72 on August 23, 2025 near Kerala’s Agasthyamalai forests. About Arogyapacha It is a small rhizomatous perennial herb (Trichopus zeylanicus), Distribution: Sri Lanka, southern India, Malaysia; near streams in lowland forests; around 1,000 m in India In India: It is endemic to… Continue reading Arogyapacha and Kani Tribe
Exercise Bright Star 2025
News: Egypt will conduct the multilateral ‘Exercise Bright Star’ from August 28 to September 10, 2025. About Exercise Bright Star 2025 Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral tri-service exercise hosted by Egypt with the United States since 1980. It is held biennially and is among the largest in the region. 2023 edition: The 2023 edition… Continue reading Exercise Bright Star 2025
PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet approved the restructuring and extension of PM SVANidhi (“PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0”). About PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0 Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi 0 Extended version: This scheme is an extension and restructuring of the original PM SVANidhi scheme. The original PM SVANidhi Scheme was launched on 1 June… Continue reading PM SVANidhi Scheme 2.0
X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
News: During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is believed to have successfully deployed the AI-enabled X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system, developed by Israel’s Rafael. About X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System It is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare solution to provide fighter aircraft with protection against advanced radar-guided missile threats. Decoys They are… Continue reading X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
Vithalbhai Patel
News: The Delhi Legislative Assembly is hosting a two-day All India Speakers’ Conference to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly under British rule. About Vithalbhai Patel He was born on September 27, 1873. He was the third of the five sons of Jhaverbhai and mother Ladba… Continue reading Vithalbhai Patel
Smart Intelligent Village Project
News: Maharashtra Chief Minister has announced the setting up of India’s first “Smart and Intelligent Village” in Nagpur district. About Smart Intelligent Village Project It is a pioneering rural development initiative in India that leverages advanced digital technologies to transform everyday life in villages. It will provide the requisite infrastructure, manpower, and basic facilities for… Continue reading Smart Intelligent Village Project
Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
News: The ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight-tests of an Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS). About Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) It is a multi-layered air defence system, which includes three components – Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missiles (QRSAM)… Continue reading Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS)
