News: India has notified a revised recognition framework and eligibility criteria for recognising entities as startups. About Revised Startup Recognition Framework The Revised Startup Recognition Framework aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem and expanding support for emerging deep-technology ventures, long-term R&D-driven enterprises, and innovation-led cooperative institutions. Key revisions to the startup recognition criteria include:… Continue reading Revised Startup Recognition Framework
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BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
News: India has joined the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) to provide integrated support services to manufacturing companies and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises across BRICS countries. About BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) It was initiated in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Note: UNIDO is a specialized United Nations… Continue reading BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC)
Bharat-VISTAAR
News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR
Central Zoo Authority
News: Recently, Central Zoo Authority celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. About Central Zoo Authority Nodal Ministry: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Established in: It was established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. Objective: To complement and strengthen the… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority
Balanced Use of Fertilizers: A Key Enabler of Sustainable Farming
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy (Agriculture) Introduction The Green Revolution transformed Indian agriculture by introducing high-yielding crop varieties supported by irrigation and chemical fertilizers. This ensured food security and improved rural livelihoods. However, continuous cultivation and excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers created nutrient imbalance and soil degradation. Declining soil fertility now affects crop… Continue reading Balanced Use of Fertilizers: A Key Enabler of Sustainable Farming
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
News: Recently, NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a 3-month national campaign to saturate key health, nutrition, education and sanitation indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. About Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Launched by: NITI Aayog on 28 January 2026. NITI Aayog will work in collaboration with the relevant Central Ministries and Departments, as well as… Continue reading Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
News Ramsar Sites – Patna Bird Sanctuary In Uttar Pradesh And Chhari-Dhand In Gujarat
News: Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network. About Patna Bird Sanctuary Location: It is the smallest bird sanctuary located in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh. Founded in: 1991 Size: It is the smallest bird sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh, with a wetland area… Continue reading News Ramsar Sites – Patna Bird Sanctuary In Uttar Pradesh And Chhari-Dhand In Gujarat
PANCHAM Chatbot
News: Recently, PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of 77th Republic day. About PANCHAM Chatbot PANCHAM stands for Panchayat Assistance & Messaging Chatbot. About: It is an AI digital chatbot designed to help village panchayats access government schemes, official data, and important updates easily. Launched by: Ministry of Panchayati… Continue reading PANCHAM Chatbot
India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union
Source: The post “India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union” has been created, based on “India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union” published in “PIB” on 28 January 2026. India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2- International Relations Context: India–EU relations have gained renewed strategic momentum due to… Continue reading India–EU Partnership: India’s Growing Engagement with European Union
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
News: Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. About Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ ASC ARJUN is a humanoid robot, deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. This deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative on the Indian Railways network. Developed By: ASC ARJUN has been fully designed and developed in Visakhapatnam using… Continue reading Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
