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
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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
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme (RoSCTL) for apparel exports and continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RoDTEP) till 30 September 2026. About Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme It is a scheme to rebate… Continue reading Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
News: The Election Commission announced the silence period under Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 It prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period… Continue reading Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak
News: Three frontline naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were delivered to the Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). About INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak About ‘Agray’ ASW SWC INS Agray is the fourth vessel among the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built for… Continue reading INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak
Prioritising Healthcare for a Viksit Bharat 2047
Source: The post “Prioritising Healthcare for a Viksit Bharat 2047” has been created, based on “Prioritising Healthcare for a Viksit Bharat 2047” published in “PIB” on 31st March 2026. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-2-Governance Context: Healthcare plays a crucial role in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 by strengthening human capital and improving productivity. The… Continue reading Prioritising Healthcare for a Viksit Bharat 2047
