Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala: Objectives, Features, Targets and Significance
Context: The Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala, organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare through the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), is a focused initiative aimed at strengthening district-level HIV/AIDS response in India. It…
Export Credit Interest Subvention Scheme 2026: Updated Norms, Features, Impact and Analysis
Source: Economic Times Context: The Government of India has refined the Export Credit Interest Subvention Scheme to make it more targeted, transparent, and performance-linked. These amendments form part of the broader ₹25,060 crore export promotion…
Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme 2026
Source: News on Air Context: The Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2026, is a key renewable energy initiative aimed at accelerating India’s transition towards clean and sustainable energy. With a total…
India’s Carbon Credit Plan Debate: CCUS vs Carbon Farming Explained (2026)
Source: TH Context: The Union Budget 2026 announced a ₹20,000 crore carbon credit programme based on the Department of Science and Technology (DST) CCUS roadmap. However, this has created confusion between: This debate highlights the need to clearly…
PLFS Monthly Bulletin February 2026: LFPR, WPR and Unemployment Trends
Source: PIB Context: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Monthly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for February 2026. The data highlights: What is PLFS…
Gyan Bharatam Mission 2026: Maharashtra’s Manuscript Survey and India’s Cultural Digitisation Drive
Source: IE Context: The Government of Maharashtra has launched a large-scale initiative to identify and document ancient manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission (GBM), a flagship programme of the Ministry of Culture. This initiative forms part of a…
Economic Stabilisation Fund (2026): India’s Fiscal Buffer Against Global Shocks
Source: TH Context: The Finance Minister of India has announced an allocation of ₹57,381 crore for a new Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF). The fund is designed to help India navigate global economic uncertainties, including: What is the Economic…
Transgender Rights Amendment Bill 2026: Key Changes, Constitutional Issues and Debate
Source: IE Context: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha to amend the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The proposed amendments have triggered significant debate as…
BHAVYA Scheme 2026: ₹33,660 Crore Plan for 100 Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks in India
Source: Mint Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) with a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore. The scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India by 2032 to boost manufacturing, improve…
Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli): First Case of Gynandromorphy in Gecarcinucidae
Source: The Hindu What is the Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli)? The dual-sex crab (Vela carli) is a rare freshwater crab species in which scientists have observed gynandromorphy—a biological condition where a single organism exhibits both male and female…