Current Context : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative, pairing mentor and mentee cities to improve sanitation and waste management. ABOUT SWACHH SHEHAR JODI INITIATIVE Nature Structured mentorship and collaboration program. Includes 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities. Implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U). Objectives Support weaker cities by replicating best practices. Encourage peer learning and knowledge sharing. Implementation Mentor cities: Top performers in Swachh Survekshan rankings (2022–2024). Mentee cities: Low performers, often from bottom state rankings. Funding: Capacity Building (CB) Funds under SBM-U 2.0, with possible State/UT....Read More

Current Context : The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) at New Delhi. ABOUT MAITRI 2.0 Nature A two-way learning platform between Indian and Brazilian innovators. Aims to build an inclusive agri-food ecosystem for global food security. Objectives Strengthen incubator linkages between India and Brazil. Promote co-incubation models and exchange of best practices. Explore opportunities in sustainable agriculture, digital technologies, and agri-value chains. Directly benefit farmers through inclusive innovation ecosystems.Read More

Current Context : The 4th edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 will be held from 25–28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ABOUT WFI 2025 Organiser : Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Purpose Promote investment in food processing. Showcase India’s culinary richness. Position India as the Food Basket of the World. Special Features Aims to create global partnerships and promote inclusive, sustainable food systems. Connects farmers, processors, startups, investors, and exporters. Participation Over 1700 exhibitors, 500 international buyers, and 100+ countries. Partner Countries: New Zealand, Saudi Arabia. Focus Countries: Russia, UAE, Japan,....Read More

Current Context : The Prime Minister has launched the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ Abhiyan to improve women’s health and family well-being. ABOUT THE ABHIYAN Objective: Screen women for anaemia, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer while supporting immunisation and nutrition Target: Organise over 1 lakh health camps across the country Ministries Involved: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Ministry of Women & Child Development Technology Support: SASHAKT Portal to track progress and ensure real-time accountability Community Involvement: Anganwadis, Nikshay Mitras, private hospitals, etc.Read More

Current Context : The Prime Minister recently laid the foundation stone of the country’s first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. ABOUT PM MITRA PARK Full Name: Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles Vision: “Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign” Purpose: Establish world-class integrated textile hubs to make Indian textiles cheaper, faster, and of higher quality. Nature: Can be Greenfield or Brownfield projects Area: About 1000+ acres each FEATURES Integrated Value Chain: Combines spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, garment-making in....Read More

Current Context: Recently, the NITI Aayog launched the Frontier 50 Initiative to promote grassroots-level adoption of frontier technologies and accelerate impact creation in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. ABOUT FRONTIER 50 INITIATIVE Launched by: NITI Aayog under its Frontier Tech Hub Coverage: 50 Aspirational Districts / Blocks Aim: Support these districts/blocks to choose use cases from the Frontier Tech Repository Deploy frontier technologies to accelerate saturation of services across ADP/ABP themes Frontier Tech Repository: Contains 200+ impact stories from across India Sectors: Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, National Security Showcases how states and startups are using technologies to transform livelihoods ABOUT NITI FRONTIER....Read More

Current Context : The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Beta Version of Adi Sanskriti Platform at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. About Adi Sanskriti Purpose: To preserve tribal heritage, enable livelihoods, and connect tribal communities with the world. Vision: World’s first Digital University to preserve and promote tribal culture and traditional knowledge. Marketplace Role: Offers access to tribal-made products globally, empowering artisans. Three Integrated Components Adi Vishwavidyalaya (Digital Tribal Art Academy) : Offers 45 immersive courses on tribal dance, painting, crafts, music, and folklore. Adi Sampada (Socio-Cultural Repository) : A collection of....Read More

Current Context: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Anokhi Duniya, the world’s first park made entirely from ceramic waste, located in Khurja, Bulandshahr. PROJECT OVERVIEW Model: Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Area: 2 acres. Material Used: 80 tonnes of discarded ceramic waste. ODOP Link: Part of One District One Product (ODOP) scheme → promotes Khurja’s ceramic identity. SIGNIFICANCE Artworks: 100 ceramic installations, including 28 large-scale pieces (cups, pitchers, kettles). Tourism: Includes selfie points, café, green landscapes → attracts domestic and foreign tourists.Read More

Current Context: An Assam-based foundation developed the Vulture Network Portal, India’s first such digital platform for vulture conservation. ABOUT VULTURE NETWORK PORTAL Type: Cloud-based portal. Initiated By: We Foundation India with support from Assam Bird Monitoring Network and other organisations. Purpose: Create a network for vulture conservation. Compile scientific data and outreach materials. Spread awareness in local languages (starting with Assamese). Focus Areas: Threats like carcass poisoning, harmful veterinary drugs (diclofenac), and negative social perception. Free downloadable resources for awareness campaigns. VULTURES FOUND IN INDIA Slender-billed vulture (~800 left), White-rumped vulture, Red-headed vulture, Himalayan griffon, Indian vulture, Cinereous vulture, Eurasian....Read More

Current Context: The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched Angikaar 2025 Campaign under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). ABOUT ANGIKAAR 2025 Nature: Last-mile outreach campaign. Purpose: To create awareness about PMAY-U 2.0 and fast-track verification of applications. Duration: Two months across 5,000+ Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Focus: Vulnerable sections of society. Method: Door-to-door awareness and community mobilisation. ABOUT PMAY-URBAN 2.0 Objective: Provide all-weather pucca houses to eligible urban beneficiaries. Government Assistance: Up to ₹2.5 lakh per unit. Significance: Major flagship programme for affordable housing.Read More