Why in the news? September 26, 2025, marks the 205th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Birth:   Born in 1820 in Birsingha village (Medinipur, Bengal). Early Life: Excelled in Sanskrit studies at Sanskrit College, Calcutta. Known … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An innovative experiment has been initiated to grow wheat for the first time in arid land of western Rajasthan using desert ‘soilification’ technology. Soilification Technology What is it? Soilification is an innovative ecological restoration technology developed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Outward remittances by resident individuals under the Reserve Bank of India’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) stood at $2452.93 million in July 2025, registering an 11% year-on-year decline. Liberalised Remittance Scheme What is it?: The Liberalised Remittance … Continue reading →

World Trade Organisation Establishment: The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which was formed in 1948. Purpose: The primary objective of the WTO is to facilitate smooth … Continue reading →

Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) It was introduced by the Government of India in agreement with the MSMED (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development) Act of 2006. Ministry – Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (M/o MSME) As … Continue reading →

Industrial Corridors in India National Infrastructure Pipeline Launched in 2019: Aimed at mobilizing ₹111 lakh crore (~$1.5 trillion) for infrastructure development from 2020-2025. Sectoral Focus: Covers energy, transport, urban infrastructure, water supply, social infrastructure, and digital infrastructure. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): … Continue reading →

Disinvestment Disinvestment means sale or liquidation of assets by the government, usually Central and state public sector enterprises, projects, or other fixed assets. Main Objectives of Disinvestment in India: Reducing the fiscal burden on the exchequer Improving public finances Encouraging … Continue reading →

Classification of Industries Based on Raw Materials Used Primary Industries: These industries are involved in the extraction and production of raw materials from natural resources. They form the basis for other industries. Examples: Agriculture, mining, fishing, forestry, and oil extraction. … Continue reading →

Government Initiatives Inclusion of food & Agro-based processing units and cold chain as an agricultural activity under Priority Sector Lending (PSL) norms in April 2015. Shifting from product-by-product approval to an ingredient and additive-based approval process by the Food Safety … Continue reading →

Agri Processing The food processing sector is a crucial component of the overall food supply chain. It involves the transformation of raw agricultural and livestock products into processed and value-added food products that are suitable for consumption. This sector encompasses … Continue reading →