Context The country’s shipbuilding industry has to master indigenous marine engine manufacturing capabilities so as to negate technological chokepoints and strengthen its maritime sector, which persistently relies on foreign suppliers. Here, we have discussed in detail about Maritime Aspirations of India. Current Status… Read More
Context Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Amul, and Rich Plus have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote organic farming in India. Details of the News (i) Launch of Organic Farming Card: A co-branded Organic Farming card was launched for account… Read More
Context India is experiencing an ironic nutrition crisis, with undernutrition persisting in rural regions and overnutrition drastically rising in urban areas. These two sides burden show the country simultaneously fighting problems of hunger and micronutrient deficiency, besides obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases… Read More
India’s agriculture sector is changing rapidly, linking from biofuels and food processing to agri-tech and organic farming that demands a systems-level approach rooted in farmer-centric policy, innovation, and technology. Need of Agricultural Transformation in India (i) Rising Demand for Food… Read More
The Ministry of Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) is organising the ‘Rising Northeast: The Investors Summit’ in New Delhi to showcase the investment and trade potential of the Northeast Region of India. Key Highlights of the Investors Summit (i) EAST Vision: Empower, Act,… Read More
Why in the news? An agreement signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems. The agreement marks the beginning of work on a dedicated traditional medicine module… Read More
As part of strengthening India-Maldives relations, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel recently reviewed the progress of the comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This marked Khaleel’s third visit to India in 2025. Historical Background of… Read More
Context Bengaluru rain has led to widespread waterlogging, severe damage and traffic disruptions. Environmentalists and water conservationists highlighted the poor status of the city’s current drainage system. They blamed its outdated and ill-equipped drainage system for managing the city’s current population and rainfall… Read More
Context Inspite of making significant investments in India’s Smart Cities Mission, there are loopholes especially in terms of maintenance and sustainability, as, of late observed severe flooding in cities like Bengaluru and Pune. About Smart City Mission (a) Its goal is to address the rising… Read More
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) marks a significant milestone in India’s global trade strategy, signalling its transition from a cost-driven export economy to a value-creating powerhouse. Key Points in the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (i) Zero-Duty Access for Indian Exports: Removal of… Read More