News: DSC A 23, the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). About DSC A 23 DSC A 23 is the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. Launched on: It was launched on 19 Apr 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). Constructed by:… Continue reading DSC A 23
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Potato Cultivation in India
News: Farmers’ organisations claim that the Centre’s potato procurement price is only about half of the actual input cost. About Potato Cultivation in India It is a root vegetable plant native to America and domesticated in Peru about 6000 years ago. In India, it was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and since… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
The River Basin Management Scheme: Strengthening Water Governance
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
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
