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

Current Context: APEDA launched BHARATI initiative to strengthen India’s agri-food exports. ABOUT BHARATI Full Form: Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement Launched by: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Target: Empower 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups Vision: Achieve USD 50 billion agri-food exports by 2030  FOCUS AREAS High-value exports: GI-tagged products, organic foods, superfoods, livestock, AYUSH products Tech integration: AI-based quality control, blockchain traceability, IoT-enabled cold chains, agri-fintech Startup support: 3-month acceleration program covering product development, compliance, and market access.Read More

Current Context : PM Narendra Modi launched Bihar Rajya Jeevika Nidhi Saakh Sahkari Sangh Limited. Objective: Provide digital, affordable loans to rural women entrepreneurs. Initial Fund: ₹105 crore transferred to the institution’s account. About Jeevika Nidhi A state-level cooperative society for financial assistance at low interest rates. Alternative to costly microfinance institutions (18%–24% interest). Membership: All registered cluster-level federations under Jeevika are members. Governance: Jointly funded by State and Central Government. Features Digital Model → Direct benefit transfer into bank accounts of Jeevika Didis. Tech Support → 12,000 cadres equipped with tablets for outreach and monitoring.Read More

Current Context : The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs launched Phase II of Niveshak Didi at Patelguda Panchayat, Hyderabad. Focus: Women-led financial literacy in rural India, through a community-driven, grassroots approach. About Niveshak Didi A “for women, by women” Empowers rural women with financial knowledge to: Make informed decisions Protect savings from fraud Use digital banking tools Understand savings and safe investments Strategic Impact & Goals Promotes financial inclusion under Digital India & Women-led Development. Builds confidence and self-reliance among rural women. Outcomes expected: Stronger household financial planning Wider use of secure....Read More

Current Context : On 1st September 2025, NCERT celebrated its 65th Foundation Day with new digital and inclusive education initiatives under NEP 2020. Key Launches Bal Vatika TV (PM eVidya Channel 35) For children aged 3–6 years Content on foundational literacy and numeracy Support for teachers, Anganwadi workers, and parents DIKSHA 2.0 AI-powered learning platform with 12-language support Features: Adaptive assessments, Read Aloud, Closed Captions, Translation tools Enables personalized learning PRASHAST 2.0 Enhanced disability screening tool Linked with UDISE+, APAAR ID, Swavlamban Card Facilitates early identification of divyang children Kitab Ek Padhe Anek Inclusive textbooks for Classes 1–2 Based on....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Beta Version of “Adi Vaani”, India’s first AI-powered tribal language translator. ABOUT ADI VAANI Developed by: National consortium led by IIT Delhi, with BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur, and Tribal Research Institutes (Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Meghalaya). Supported under: Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh initiative FEATURES AI-based translation tool bridging communication between tribal & non-tribal communities Real-time translation (text & speech) between Hindi/English ↔ Tribal languages Languages Supported (Beta): Santali (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh), Mundari (Jharkhand), Gondi (Chhattisgarh) Functions: Text-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, Speech-to-Speech Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for manuscripts....Read More

Current Context : The Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced the launch of the Matsya Shakti Project to empower minority fishing communities. About Matsya Shakti Project Implemented By: Vizhinjam Regional Centre of ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). Under Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Scheme Link: Conceived under Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme. Purpose: Empower minority fishing communities. Provide year-long, phased training in sustainable livelihood and modern skill development. Hands-on training in integrated aquaculture, seed production, and advanced fisheries technologies. About PM VIKAS Scheme Type: Central Sector Scheme under Ministry....Read More

Current Context: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched ‘Project Aarohan’ (2025–2026) to support education of toll plaza employees’ children. ABOUT PROJECT AAROHAN Launched By: NHAI Chairman Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav at NHAI HQ, New Delhi. Implementation: By SMEC Trust’s Bharat Cares. Funding: ₹1 crore (Phase 1: July 2025 – March 2026). Focus Areas: Girls from low-income households First-generation learners Students from SC, ST, OBC, minority communities SCHOLARSHIP FEATURES 500 students (Class 11 to Graduation): ₹12,000 annually 50 meritorious students (Post-graduation & higher studies): ₹50,000 each Objective: To break financial barriers, ensure inclusive education, and nurture future contributors....Read More