News: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. About Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND About: Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured multirole attack helicopter. The name ‘Prachand’ means “fierce,” “powerful,” or “intense” in Sanskrit. Developed by: Hindustan Aeronautics… Continue reading Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
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India’s Revised GDP Estimates and New Measurement Framework
Syllabus- GS 3- Indian Economy Introduction India has revised its GDP base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23, marking a major reform in its statistical framework. This update improves accuracy, detail, and global comparability of national income data-crucial for evidence-based policymaking under the Viksit Bharat vision. The revision reflects India’s rapid structural changes, including growth in… Continue reading India’s Revised GDP Estimates and New Measurement Framework
India’s Trade Partnerships Powering Global Integration and Growth
Syllabus- GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Introduction: India’s global trade integration entered a new phase in 2026, driven by expanding Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and diversified partnerships. As per UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2025, India ranks third among Global South economies in trade partnership… Continue reading India’s Trade Partnerships Powering Global Integration and Growth
Travelling Across the Industrial Corridors of India
Source: The post “Travelling Across the Industrial Corridors of India” has been created, based on “Travelling Across the Industrial Corridors of India” published in “PIB” on 27th February 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: Industrial corridors have emerged as a key strategy to strengthen India’s manufacturing ecosystem by connecting major economic centres with high-quality infrastructure.… Continue reading Travelling Across the Industrial Corridors of India
Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
News: The Union Minister for Railways announced the RailTech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. About Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal About Rail Tech Policy It is designed to enable massive and systematic induction of technology into the… Continue reading Rail Tech Policy, Portal and e-Railway Claims Tribunal
Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
News: The 7th edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. About Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ About: It is an annual Joint Military Exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF). Location: It is being conducted at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. Edition: It… Continue reading Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’
SUJVIKA Portal
News: Recently, SUJVIKA Portal was launched during the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology. About SUJVIKA Portal It is a AI-driven biotech trade intelligence portal. Developed by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured… Continue reading SUJVIKA Portal
Tourism and the Architecture of Growth
Source: The post “Tourism and the Architecture of Growth” has been created, based on “Tourism and the Architecture of Growth” published in “PIB” on 25 February 2026. Tourism and the Architecture of Growth. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: Tourism is a key sector of the Indian economy because it generates employment, earns foreign exchange, and… Continue reading Tourism and the Architecture of Growth
Export Promotion Mission: Enabling MSMEs in Global Trade
Source: The post “Export Promotion Mission: Enabling MSMEs in Global Trade” has been created, based on “Export Promotion Mission: Enabling MSMEs in Global Trade” published in “PIB” on 25 February 2026. Export Promotion Mission: Enabling MSMEs in Global Trade. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3-Economy Context: The Export Promotion Mission (EPM) is a flagship initiative approved in… Continue reading Export Promotion Mission: Enabling MSMEs in Global Trade
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transforming Rural India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. India, AI is being developed as a public good to drive inclusive rural transformation. It is moving from pilot… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transforming Rural India
