Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – Phase IV (PMGSY-IV)
Background & Concept What is PMGSY? Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a 100% centrally-sponsored scheme launched on 25 December 2000 under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). Its primary objective is to provide all-weather road…
The National Jute Board (NJB) & Jute Crop Information System (JCIS)
Source: PIB Background & Concept What is the National Jute Board (NJB)? The National Jute Board (NJB) is the apex body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, responsible for the promotion and development of the jute sector. It was…
SEHAT Mission
Source: PIB Background & Concept What is the Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site? The Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site, located in the Naktideul Block of Sambalpur district, is being developed as a dedicated eco-heritage destination in western Odisha. With a…
Retail Inflation Climbs to 13-Month High in April 2026
Source: TH Background & Concept What is Retail Inflation (CPI)? Retail inflation in India is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks the change in the price level of a basket of goods and services consumed by households. It is…
GARUDA Mechanism
Source: BS Background & Concept What is the GARUDA Mechanism? The GARUDA Mechanism is a proposed regulatory framework by SEBI to fast-track the launch of AIF schemes in India. Released through a discussion paper for public comments in May 2026, the…
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)
Source: PIB Background & Concept What is the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)? The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) is a domestic, sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool designed to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to…
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)
Source: PIB Background & Concept What is the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP)? The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) is a domestic, sovereign-backed maritime insurance pool designed to provide comprehensive insurance coverage to…
SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation)
Source: PIB Background & Concept What is the SEHAT Mission? The SEHAT Mission, formally titled Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation, is a first-of-its-kind national mission that integrates India’s agriculture and…
Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)
Source: Mint Background & Concept What is the Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM)? The Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM) is the Centre’s flagship initiative for technology-driven farm reforms in India. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in…
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – Phase IV (PMGSY-IV)
Background & Concept What is PMGSY? Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a 100% centrally-sponsored scheme launched on 25 December 2000 under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). Its primary objective is to provide all-weather road…