News: National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has recently launched “e-CHARAK” mobile application designed to facilitate trade and information exchange in the medicinal plants sector. About “e-CHARAK” mobile application e-CHARAK is a mobile application and web portal for the promotion and marketing of medicinal plants/herbs. Objective: It is to provide a platform for the trade of… Continue reading “e-CHARAK” mobile application
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Model Code of Conduct
News: The Election Commission of India has directed authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing general elections and by elections in States/Union Territories. About Model Code of Conduct (MCC) About: It is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for political parties and… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct
Sujal Gaon ID
News: Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Sujal Gaon ID that enables complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets. About Sujal Gaon ID Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital identification system for rural piped water supply schemes. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Sujal Gaon ID
SWAMIH: A Policy Lifeline for India’s Housing Sector
UPSC Syllabus– GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Introduction For millions of Indian families, a home represents a lifetime of savings and aspirations. Yet by 2019, nearly 4.58 lakh housing units across 1,509 stalled projects- requiring Rs. 55,000 crore to complete – left homebuyers trapped… Continue reading SWAMIH: A Policy Lifeline for India’s Housing Sector
National Shipping Board
News: The government held an interaction with the National Shipping Board to discuss challenges in the shipping sector and ways to strengthen maritime capacity. About National Shipping Board It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Established in: It was established in 1959 under Section 4 of the… Continue reading National Shipping Board
Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture
Source: The post “Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture” has been created, based on “Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture” published in “PIB” on 12 March 2026. Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2– Governance Context: The Kisan Credit Card Scheme was introduced in 1998 to provide timely and… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture
ICANN85 Community Forum
News: The ICANN85 Community Forum is being organized from 7th to 12th March 2026 at Jio Convention Center in Mumbai. About ICANN85 Community Forum It is a platform that brings governments, technical experts, and industry stakeholders together to discuss how collectively they can keep the internet open, secure, and accessible for everyone. Organised at: Jio Convention… Continue reading ICANN85 Community Forum
Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
News: The Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. About Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme About: Biopharma SHAKTI is a scheme to strengthen the domestic biopharmaceutical sector and enhance global competitiveness in biologics and biosimilars. Aim: It aims to promote domestic development and manufacturing of high-value biopharmaceuticals,… Continue reading Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
News: Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). About Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces Meaning: ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language. First Edition: It was first conducted in Seychelles in… Continue reading Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a nationwide athletics league under ASMITA programme across the nation. About Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme ASMITA stand for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action. ASMITA Programme is part of Khelo India’s gender-neutral mission to promote sports among women through leagues and… Continue reading Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
