News: The Union Budget 2026-27 has also proposed a dedicated programme for Indian cashew and cocoa. About Cocoa About Cocoa is an important commercial plantation crop, native to Amazon basin of South America. Zone Cocoa grows best in tropical regions between 20° North and 20° South latitude. Altitude Cocoa is grown from sea level up… Continue reading Cocoa and Cashew Get Budget (2026–27) Boost
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Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
News: A previously unrecorded hedgehog species in India, Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas), has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. About Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas) Brandt’s hedgehog is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus hypomelas Native to: Parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Habitat: It inhabits arid desert regions, mountains, grasslands,… Continue reading Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
Siyom River
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for projects, including two hydropower plants in the Shi Yomi district along the border with China. About Siyom River Location: It flows through Arunachal Pradesh. Origin: It originates in the Himalayan ranges near the India–China border and passes through the West Siang district. Tributary: The… Continue reading Siyom River
Chabahar Port
News: Recently, the United States has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port. About Chabahar Port Location: It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan–Baluchistan province on the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean. Components: It… Continue reading Chabahar Port
Jan Vishwas Bill 2025
Source: The post Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 has been created, based on the article “Jan Vishwas Bill: Towards trust-based governance” published in “Hindustan times” on 3 September 2025. Jan Vishwas Bill 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper-2- Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. Context: India’s regulatory framework has long been… Continue reading Jan Vishwas Bill 2025
India’s Trade Resilience Amid US Tariff Pressures
Source: The post India’s Trade Resilience Amid US Tariff Pressures has been created, based on the article “Keeping Growth out of the US tariff Shadow” published in “Hindustan times” on 3 September 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests Context: In… Continue reading India’s Trade Resilience Amid US Tariff Pressures
India and Japan Relations
Source: The post India and Japan Relations has been created, based on the article “India–Japan ties need a big leap in Indo-Pacific” published in “Hindustan Times” on 1 September 2025. India and Japan Relations. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.… Continue reading India and Japan Relations
Sulawesi Island
News: The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sulawesi, Indonesia. About Sulawesi Island Sulawesi, formerly called Celebes, is a major island in Southeast Asia. It forms part of Indonesia’s Greater Sunda Islands chain. It is ranked as the 11th largest island in the world. It is shaped by… Continue reading Sulawesi Island
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Banauli in Varanasi during his visit to the city. About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to provide income support to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
Long-Billed Bush Warbler
News: A team of five birders has recorded India’s first confirmed sighting of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in 46 years, spotting it in Ladakh’s Suru Valley. About Long-Billed Bush Warbler A medium-sized songbird with a long tail and a distinctively long, slender bill. Its scientific name is Locustella major. It is also known as long-billed… Continue reading Long-Billed Bush Warbler
