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Agri UDAAN is a national accelerator program launched by the Government of India to support scale-up stage startups in the agricultural and food sector. Managed by a-IDEA, the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) of ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad, it provides mentorship, industry networking, and investor access to promising agribusiness startups. The program aims to foster innovation, modernize agricultural practices, and boost farmers’ income by bridging the gap between startups and investors. What is the Agri UDAAN programme? Agri UDAAN is India’s flagship Food and Agribusiness Accelerator Program, launched to support scale-up stage startups in agriculture and food sectors. Managed by a-IDEA, the Technology…

On 2nd January 2026, D. Sridhar Babu, Minister for Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana, announced that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted in-principle approval for a Rs. 4,100 crore (USD 500 million) loan to the state government for Phase-I of the Musi Riverfront Development Project, which seeks to rejuvenate the Musi River, enhance ecological health, and develop the riverfront as a vibrant socio-economic corridor.Telangana government has also submitted a Preliminary Project Report(PPR) to the Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) seeking Rs 3,188 crore under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP).Exam Hints:What? Loan Approval for Musi River Development Project,…

The Bihar’s Bapu Pariksha Bhawan has been equipped with extensive security, accessibility and candidate-friendly facilities to support the conduct of large-scale competitive examinations in Bihar. According to the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), examinations at the Bapu Pariksha Bhawan are conducted in both offline and online modes across its three blocks. While Blocks A and B are used for offline and hybrid examinations, Block C has been functioning as an online examination centre since September 24, 2025. In addition to the main complex, online model examination centres have been set up in nine divisional districts of the state, where nearly…

e-Krishi Samvad is an online digital platform launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It enables farmers and stakeholders to directly connect with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) specialists for instant solutions to crop, livestock, and fishery-related problems. Through web and SMS services, users can also upload photographs for diagnosis, making agriculture management more technology-driven and efficient. The initiative is part of India’s larger Digital Agriculture Mission, promoting farmer empowerment and evidence-based policy. What is e-Krishi Samvad? e-Krishi Samvad is a farmer-centric digital interface launched to provide quick, expert-driven solutions for…

In December 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) notified phased rollout of a revised net worth requirement for existing Merchant Bankers (MBs) including higher capital adequacy, liquid net worth, underwriting limits, among others.The new framework was introduced by amending the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992.Following the amendment, the regulations are now called the SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.Exam Hints:What? Phased Out Roll Out of News Norms for MBsNotified by: SEBIAmended: SEBI (Merchant Bankers) Regulations, 1992.New Regulations: SEBI (Merchant Bankers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.Net Worth Requirements: For Category-I: Rs 25 crore (by January 02, 2027) and Rs 50 crore (January…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that over the next 15-20 years, India will become fully self-reliant in weapons.Defence Minister praised the growing trend of startups in the defence sector. Speaking at the 104th Foundation Day of Bhupal Nobel University, Udaipur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Today, many startups in the defence sector are doing remarkable work. Whatever our startups are building is close to the ground reality and also meets the global standards.”Rajnath Singh said that society has to remain informed about evolving innovations, which can help in country’s progress.Defence Minister also said that,…

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday recommended to the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) to conduct examinations for filling up an additional 151 vacant posts, including 14 in the state civil service. The chief minister’s direction in this regard came in the wake of a widespread resentment over OPSC’s December 31 notification for filling up 314 vacancies in seven services, excluding OAS, OFS and Odisha Revenue Service (ORS). The OPSC had issued a notification for the Odisha Civil Services Examination 2025. These 314 posts comprised vacancies in seven services, of which 104 posts were reserved for women. The only…

DEST and CPT in SSC CGL Tier 2 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam every year to recruit candidates for various non-gazetted posts in government departments and ministries. The SSC CGL 2025 exam will be held in two computer-based stages: SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Dates: 13th August to 30th August 2025. SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam Dates: 18th & 19th January, 2026. As part of the Tier 2 examination, certain posts require candidates to qualify additional skill tests like DEST (Data Entry Speed Test) and CPT (Computer Proficiency Test). DEST and CPT in…

The Rajasthan government has made daily newspaper reading compulsory in all government schools in an effort to promote reading habits, improve vocabulary and enhance general awareness among students. According to a December 31 order, students will be required to read newspapers for at least 10 minutes during the morning assembly. The initiative aims to familiarise students with current affairs and develop their ability to understand and analyse news at an early stage. The directive from the state’s school education department instructs government senior secondary schools and English-medium schools to subscribe to a minimum of two newspapers — one Hindi and…

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