UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Governance And Gs Paper 1– water-bodies Introduction Water is essential for ecosystems, livelihoods, and economic activities such as agriculture, industry, and energy. Increasing demand, uneven distribution, and ecological stress have intensified pressure on water resources in India. Complex and interlinked river systems further complicate management. The River Basin Management (RBM)… Continue reading The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
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IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
News: The IndiaAI Mission has announced the selection of 10 cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. About IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme It is an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. Aim: It aims to provide Indian AI startups… Continue reading IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
News: In a landmark ruling for wildlife law enforcement in India, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls made from the hair of the Tibetan Antelope. About Tibetan Antelope The Tibetan antelope, also known as ‘chiru’, is a small, unique species related to goats… Continue reading Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
Source: The post “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” has been created, based on “National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)” published in “PIB” on 14 April 2026. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading platform launched in April 2016 to integrate Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)… Continue reading National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)
e-SafeHER
News: Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, announced the launch of e-SafeHER to strengthen digital inclusion for women. About e-SafeHER e-SafeHER is a cybersecurity awareness training programme to enable one million women, referred to as Cyber Sakhis, across rural India to strengthen digital inclusion for women. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Launched… Continue reading e-SafeHER
Lohit River
News: Recently, the cabinet approved the investment Proposal for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh. About Lohit River About: It is a perennial river which flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Origin: It originates in the Zayal Chu range in eastern Tibet. Course of river:… Continue reading Lohit River
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
News: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) was launched recently to strengthen India’s food processing sector. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) It is a government scheme to modernize and enhance competitiveness of the food processing industry. Nodal Ministry: It has been launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector
Source: The post “Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector” has been created, based on “Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector” published in “PIB” on 7 April 2026. Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: India is the second-largest fish-producing country in the world, contributing nearly 8% of global fish production. The fisheries sector contributes about 7.43% to… Continue reading Advancing India’s Fisheries Sector
BioNEST
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at “Central Food Technology & Research Institute” (CFTRI). About BioNEST BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies) is a dedicated scheme to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities across the country. Launched by: It was launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). … Continue reading BioNEST
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
Source: The post “Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” has been created, based on “Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026” published in “PIB” on 6 April 2026. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 is a continuation of India’s efforts… Continue reading Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026
