Current Affairs
Vibrant Village Programme (VVP)
It is a centrally sponsored scheme focusing on border villages. Aim– Comprehensive development of the 2,967 villages in 46 blocks in 19 districts abutting the northern border in the States of Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and UT of Ladakh Implemented … Continue reading
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
A regulatory body in the field of civil aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. Functions under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Became a statutory body in 2020 under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act. Key Functions of DGCA: Safety Oversight & … Continue reading
Bee Corridors
Why in the news?: NHAI to Develop First-of-Its-Kind ‘Bee Corridors’ Along the National Highways. What are Bee Corridors? Bee Corridors are linear stretches of land, along infrastructures like highways, which are planted and managed with nectar and pollen-rich vegetation to … Continue reading
Election Process to Rajya Sabha
Why in the news?: EC announces biennial polls to 37 Rajya Sabha seats. Historical Background: The idea of a bicameral legislature (Council of States and Legislative Assembly) was introduced under the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). Franchise – … Continue reading
Royal Indian Navy Mutiny, 1946
Why in the news?: February 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy’s (RIN) revolt of 1946 The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny started at HMIS Talwar in Bombay in 1946. It was a five-day armed uprising. Background … Continue reading
SAHI and BODH Initiatives
Why in the news?: Union Minister of Health and Family launched the SAHI and BODH Initiatives to Strengthen Responsible Health AI Ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) A national … Continue reading
Cheer Pheasant
Cheer Pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird famous for its loud calls. Distribution and Habitat Distribution: Western Himalayan grasslands, from northern Pakistan across Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to central Nepal. Habitat: Steep, rocky hillsides studded with scrub, stunted trees and … Continue reading
Bharat-VISTAAR
A multi-layered digital platform designed to provide end-to-end support to the Indian agricultural community. It is proposed in the budget 2026-27. Will help farmers to enhance farm productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce risk through customized advisory support. How will it … Continue reading
Great Nicobar Project
The Great Nicobar project envisions developing the remote location, considering its strategic location. The island is positioned strategically at the mouth of the Malacca Strait, which is one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints. Issues raised against the project Protection … Continue reading
Ex Post Facto Law
Law is a system of binding rules, statutes, and principles enforced by governmental or social institutions to regulate behaviour, maintain order, and ensure justice within a society. A rule is an official instruction, regulation, or principle guiding behaviour, methods, or … Continue reading