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NAFED-NCCF Pulses Procurement

NAFED-NCCF Pulses Procurement General Studies Paper III: Food Security  Why in News? Recently, the government directed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers. Agricultural Procurement in India Government Push for Direct Pulses Procurement Government Initiatives  FAQs: Disclaimer: Information in this article is […]

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India First Private Gold Mine

India First Private Gold Mine

India First Private Gold Mine General Studies Paper lI:  Mineral & Energy Resources, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, India’s first private gold mine, the Jonnagiri (Swarnagiri) Gold Project in Andhra Pradesh, began commercial operations, marking a historic shift toward private-sector mining. Image Credit: News18 India’s First Private Gold Mine: Jonnagiri (Swarnagiri) Gold

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Malwi Potato Garadu and Balam Kakdi from Madhya Pradesh Get GI Tag

Malwi Potato, Garadu and Balam Kakdi from Madhya Pradesh Get GI Tag

Malwi Potato, Garadu and Balam Kakdi from Madhya Pradesh Get GI Tag General Studies Paper lI: Heritage and Culture, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)  Why in News? Recently, Madhya Pradesh got GI tags for Malwi Potato, Garadu, and Balam Kakdi, strengthening regional branding. What is Geographical Indication (GI) Tag? About Madhya Pradesh’s Recent Three GI Products

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India First High-Altitude Flower Fields in Ladakh  

India First High-Altitude Flower Fields in Ladakh  

India First High-Altitude Flower Fields in Ladakh   General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development Why in News? Recently, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first high-altitude flower fields at Choglamsar and Stakna in Ladakh. Highlights of India’s First High-Altitude Flower Fields in Ladakh Significance

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Gujarat Ex Agniveer Reservation

Gujarat Ex Agniveer Reservation

Gujarat Ex Agniveer Reservation General Studies Paper II: Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, the Gujarat government approved 20% reservation for ex-Agniveers in state police, jail and forest department recruitments. Highlights of Gujarat’s 20% Reservation for Ex-Agniveers What is the Agnipath Scheme? Ex-Agniveer Reservations Across Indian States Government Support Measures for Exiting Agniveers

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NPCIL Installs Reactor Vessel at Kudankulam Unit-5

NPCIL Installs Reactor Vessel at Kudankulam Unit-5

NPCIL Installs Reactor Vessel at Kudankulam Unit-5 General Studies Paper IlI: Nuclear Technology, Government Policies & Interventions Why in News? Recently, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)  achieved a major milestone at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project by installing the 320-tonne Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) in Unit-5. What is Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP)?

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IAF To Procure Nine Retired UK Jaguar Fighter Jets

IAF To Procure Nine Retired UK Jaguar Fighter Jets

IAF To Procure Nine Retired UK Jaguar Fighter Jets General Studies Paper III: Defence Technology Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) decided to acquire nine retired UK Jaguar fighter jets for spare parts and reusable components, helping sustain its ageing Jaguar fleet. What is Jaguar Fighter Jet? India’s Jaguar Fleet: Significance, Modernisation

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PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Ships 

PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Ships 

PM Modi Commissions Three Indigenous Naval Ships  General Studies Paper III: Indigenization of Technology, Defence  Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray—in Kolkata, strengthening India’s maritime surveillance. Overview of the Three Indigenous Naval Ships Commissioned by PM Modi IMPORTANT POINTS TO KNOW 

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