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Event Overview:The Indian Navy is participating in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 held in Bali, Indonesia, from 15th to 22nd February 2025. INS Shardul and the Long Range Maritime Surveillance P8I aircraft are part of the Indian contingent. This participation follows their involvement in the LA PEROUSE exercises in Indonesia in January 2025. Significant […]

The Prime Minister’s Dhan-Dhanya Agriculture Scheme (PMDKY) was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, during the presentation of the Union Budget. This initiative aims to increase agricultural productivity in the underdeveloped districts across India. The program is inspired by the successful Aspirational District Program (ADP) launched in January 2018. PMDKY is […]

Context:The Panchayati Raj system in India is facing challenges like declining public participation, over-reliance on centrally-sponsored schemes, and reduced fiscal autonomy. Evolution of Panchayati Raj in India: Constitutional Recognition: Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) stresses the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). Committees for Strengthening PRIs: Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992: […]

Guardians of ‘Green Gold’ – Konda Reddi Tribe Overview: Location: Godavari Valley, Andhra Pradesh; specifically, Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Lifestyle: Engage in agriculture, fishing, and Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) collection. Significance: Preserve and utilize Konda Veduru bamboo for food, instruments, and commercial purposes. Konda Veduru Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus): Habitat: Endemic to South Asia; dominates 53% […]

Climate Change and Gangasagar Mela: Gangasagar Mela Overview: Location: Sagar Island, West Bengal, at the confluence of the Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. Religious Significance: Annual pilgrimage on Makar Sankranti, with lakhs of pilgrims visiting the Kapil Muni temple. Attendance: West Bengal government claims over 1 crore pilgrims visited in 2025, though RTI data […]

Why in News?The Government of India is proposing amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961, to enhance the legal profession’s regulatory framework. About the Bill: The Advocates Act, 1961, governs the legal profession in India, ensuring client protection and lawyer discipline through the Bar Council of India (BCI) and State Bar Councils. While law firms are […]

Introduction and Acknowledgments: Prime Minister Modi addressed the SAMVAD programme via video message from Thailand. He expressed honor in joining the event and greeted participants. Acknowledged the efforts of distinguished institutions and individuals from India, Japan, and Thailand. Tribute to Shinzo Abe: The idea of SAMVAD originated from conversations with Shinzo Abe in 2015. SAMVAD […]

1. Launch of the TRUST Initiative: India and the United States recently introduced the TRUST initiative to strengthen cooperation in sourcing and processing critical minerals. Announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington, this partnership aims to establish more resilient supply chains for key minerals like lithium and rare earth elements (REEs). Its purpose […]

Why in News? Astronomers using the KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope), a vast underwater network of sensors under construction in the Mediterranean Sea, have detected the most energetic cosmic “ghost particle”—a neutrino—ever observed. This discovery marks a significant milestone in neutrino astronomy, opening new avenues to study extreme cosmic phenomena. Key Points: Discovery of KM3-230213A: […]

Why in News? India’s initiative to finance green projects through Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) is reportedly facing low investor demand. This has restricted the Union government’s ability to achieve a “greenium” (a green premium characterized by lower yields on green bonds compared to conventional bonds). The muted response highlights the challenges in raising cost-effective green […]