News: NABKISAN Finance Limited listed India’s first Social Bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). About NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond A social bond is a debt instrument through which funds are raised for projects intended to address a specific social issue. India’s… Continue reading NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH-Focused Social Bond
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Buxa Tiger Reserve
News: A tigress was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, marking the beginning of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme. About Buxa Tiger Reserve Buxa Tiger Reserve is situated in the Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. It is located at the confluence of three major bio-geographic zones: The lower Gangetic plains, Central Himalayas and the Brahmaputra… Continue reading Buxa Tiger Reserve
PRAGATI-50 Initiative
News: MoHUA has identified 50 model cities under PRAGATI-50 to promote higher standards of ‘Swachhata’ through KPI-based and technology-enabled monitoring. About PRAGATI-50 Initiative The PRAGATI-50 Initiative is a targeted urban sanitation and governance program. Nodal ministry: It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Aim: It aims to bring visible and… Continue reading PRAGATI-50 Initiative
Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Food security and Indian economy Introduction India meets a significant share of its edible-oil demand through imports, making domestic prices vulnerable to global price movements, currency changes and supply disruptions. With international vegetable-oil prices rising and festive-season demand expected to increase, the government reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on… Continue reading Meaning of Reduction in Import Duty on Edible Oils in India
Indrayani River
News: As part of the Seva Sankalp initiative, the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) organised a stakeholder consultation on Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) and emergency preparedness at Lonavala and Bhushi Dams. About Indrayani River Indrayani River is a rain-fed river through Maharashtra. Origin: It originates at Kurvande village near Lonavala, in the North Western Ghats… Continue reading Indrayani River
International Whaling Commission and IWC-70
News: India underlined the need for conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission. About International Whaling Commission The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is a global body responsible for management of whaling and conservation of whales. Headquarter: It is headquartered in Impington, United Kingdom. Set up under: It… Continue reading International Whaling Commission and IWC-70
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and India’s Position
News: Team India secured 10th position at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai 2026, winning 6 Silver Medals and 20 Medal for Excellence. About WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and India’s Position The WorldSkills Competition is the world’s biggest international skills competition, bringing together young people, industry, education and government leaders from around the world to advance… Continue reading WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 and India’s Position
Livestock Insurance Portal
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal marking an important milestone in the digital transformation of livestock insurance services in the country. About Livestock Insurance Portal Livestock Insurance Portal is a portal to transform digital livestock insurance services in the country. Aim: It aimed at making livestock insurance… Continue reading Livestock Insurance Portal
Gulbarga Tur Dal and Tur Dal cultivation in India (Pigeon Pea)
News: APEDA flagged off 1 MT of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives, helping expand India’s agricultural exports. About Gulbarga Tur Dal (Pigeon Pea) Gulbarga Tur Dal is associated with the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka. Features: The high calcium and potassium content of the soil in Gulbarga tur dal-growing region has been… Continue reading Gulbarga Tur Dal and Tur Dal cultivation in India (Pigeon Pea)
Nidhi Companies
News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued an advisory cautioning the public about Nidhi Companies and their functioning. About Nidhi Companies Nidhi Companies are Non-Banking Financial Companies created to promote saving and thrift among their members. They are exempted from the core provisions of the RBI Act. They are classified as “Mutual Benefit Financial… Continue reading Nidhi Companies
