News: Operation Sahyadri Checkmate was launched recently by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). About Operation Sahyadri Checkmate “Operation Sahyadri Checkmate” was anti-narcotics operation. Aim: It dismantled a clandestine mobile mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in the remote hinterland of the Sahyadri ranges. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) What was recovered: Around 21.9 kilograms of mephedrone… Continue reading Operation Sahyadri Checkmate
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One District One Product (ODOP)
Source: The post “One District One Product (ODOP)” has been created, based on “One District One Product (ODOP)” published in “PIB” on 24 January 2026. One District One Product (ODOP). UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Economy Context: One District One Product (ODOP) initiative was launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2018. It identifies one unique product from… Continue reading One District One Product (ODOP)
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Set up: It was set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, as a wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank. It was delinked… Continue reading Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
News: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) in the Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke in the Individual Category have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. About Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar It is an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
SAMPANN Pension Portal
News: The SAMPANN pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG platform. About SAMPANN Pension Portal About: SAMPANN stands for System for Accounting and Management of Pension. Initiative by: It is a flagship digital platform of the Department of Telecommunications. Developed by: Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts Launched on: It was… Continue reading SAMPANN Pension Portal
Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
News: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. About Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS) Founded in: The Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded in September 1932 in Pune. Founded by: Mahatma Gandhi Formation: It originated from events surrounding the Second Round Table Conference of… Continue reading Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
A Decade of Startup India
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction National Startup Day on 16 January 2026 marks ten years of the Startup India Initiative. What began in 2016 as a policy push has grown into one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems. The… Continue reading A Decade of Startup India
Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
News: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has inaugurated several significant and far-reaching initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission to strengthen scientific research, monitoring and policy support for aquatic biodiversity conservation. Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre The Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and… Continue reading Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
News: The Responsible Nations Index will be formally launched on 19 January 2026. About Responsible Nations Index (RNI) It is India’s first globally anchored index designed to measure national responsibility beyond economic and military power. Launched by: World Intellectual Foundation in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, and the Dr. Ambedkar… Continue reading Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
NIRANTAR platform
News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change chaired a meeting of the National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience (NIRANTAR) platform. About NIRANTAR Platform NIRANTAR stands for National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience. It is a… Continue reading NIRANTAR platform
