Daily Current Affairs Quiz
6 November, 2025
International Affairs
1. COP30 Opening in Belém, Brazil – “COP of Truth”
Source: TH
Context:
The 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) opened in Belém, Brazilian Amazon, bringing together world leaders, scientists, activists, and journalists. The Brazilian government emphasized urgent, concrete climate action rather than mere rhetoric.
COP30 Theme and Significance
- Brazil frames COP30 as the “COP of Truth”, aiming to showcase the real state of the Amazon rainforest and climate challenges.
- Highlights the importance of multilateral action guided by science, citing past successes like ozone layer protection and global COVID-19 response.
- Reiterates that COPs must move from discussions to effective action to maintain public trust in multilateralism.
Brazil’s Climate Leadership
- Brazil has halved deforestation in the Amazon in the past two years.
- Launched Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF):
- Operates as an investment fund, rewarding forest preservation and attracting investments.
- Brazil committed $1 billion, aiming for similar contributions from other nations.
- Presented an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC):
- Targeting 59–67% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors.
- Participants: World leaders, climate scientists, activists, and journalists from across the globe.
- Host Country Message: Brazil stressed the urgency of concrete climate action, calling for solutions beyond mere rhetoric.
- Focus Areas:
- Strengthening global commitments to emission reductions
- Climate finance and support for developing nations
- Mitigation, adaptation, and biodiversity preservation in the Amazon and globally
National Affairs
1. India’s New AI Governance Guidelines
Source: TH
Context:
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the India AI Governance Guidelines, a revised framework aimed at guiding the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. The document updates the earlier consultation draft published in January 2025.
The guidelines are designed to balance innovation with safety, positioning India’s AI governance as globally responsible yet innovation-friendly.
Focus Areas:
- Human-centric AI development
- Responsible, ethical deployment of AI
- Inclusive and accessible AI solutions
- Risk mitigation through adaptive, flexible innovation ecosystems
Core Principles of AI Governance
The guidelines outline seven key principles for AI in India:
- Trust: Ensuring AI systems are reliable and credible.
- People-Centricity: AI should serve human interests and societal welfare.
- Responsible Innovation: Encouraging AI development while mitigating ethical and social risks.
- Equity: Promoting fairness and inclusivity in AI access and outcomes.
- Accountability: Establishing clear responsibility for AI outcomes.
- Understandability of LLMs (Large Language Models): Enhancing transparency and interpretability of AI systems.
- Safety, Resilience, and Sustainability: Ensuring AI systems are secure, robust, and environmentally responsible.
Approach and Significance
- The framework reflects India’s largely hands-off approach to AI regulation, focusing on enabling innovation rather than heavy prescriptive oversight.
- Seeks to signal global AI governance leadership by balancing trust, safety, and responsible innovation.
- Aims to foster ethical, people-oriented AI deployment across sectors while minimizing risks.
IndiaAI Hackathon 2025: Mineral Targeting
Objective: Use AI/ML for mineral mapping, exploration, and resource discovery
Organizers: IndiaAI Mission & Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines
Winning Teams & Solutions:
- First Prize (₹10 lakh): CricSM AI – Critical & strategic mineral mapping using AI
- Second Prize (₹7 lakh): Knowledge & Data-Driven Mineral Targeting Approach
- Third Prize (₹5 lakh): SUVARN – Semi-unsupervised value-adaptive resource network
- Special Prize (₹5 lakh): AI/ML solutions for new exploration of REE, Ni-PGE, Copper, diamond, iron, manganese, gold
2. Household Income Survey 2026
Source: TH
Context:
The Household Income Survey 2026 is set to be the first survey in India directly measuring detailed household income across all sectors, occupations, and social groups.
Aim: To provide granular insights into household income, expenses, and class dynamics, bridging the gaps left by previous surveys like:
- Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – focuses on wages and labor market trends.
- Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) – infers income from consumption patterns.
- RBI Consumer Confidence Survey – tracks perceived income changes over time.
Survey Features
- Income Data Collection
- Records salaries, allowances, bonuses, stock options, leave encashments, severance pay.
- For casual workers: days worked, daily wages, tips.
- For self-employed/agriculture: crops sold, quantity, value.
- For non-agricultural businesses: sector, gross receipts.
- Expense Data
- Captures input costs, rent, raw material, maintenance, and other operational expenses.
- Tracks pensions, family support transfers, remittances, and funds from State/Union government schemes.
- Enables computation of profit margins and household economic vulnerability.
- Household Characteristics
- Covers social group, religion, land ownership, property details, and loans.
- Helps understand income concentration across social groups and employment types.
Challenges Identified
- Sensitivity of Income Questions
- Pilot test in August 2025: 95% respondents found questions intrusive.
- High refusal rates for income taxes, bonuses, and asset details.
- Affluent households asked more questions and expressed greater reluctance.
- Accuracy and Recall Issues
- Respondents often overstated expenses or misreported income.
- Difficulty recalling financial assets, interest earned, and exact earnings.
- Self-employment and agriculture income can be volatile and difficult to quantify.
- Response Hesitation
- Rural respondents generally more compliant; urban/affluent respondents more cautious.
- Government considering self-compilation options for affluent or gated communities.
- Public Awareness and Trust
- Survey teams need to dispel misconceptions, build trust, and deploy local-language staff.
- Outreach campaigns planned to emphasize the importance of accurate data for policymaking.
Significance
- Will provide first-hand data on income distribution, loan burden, and household profitability.
- Enables assessment of government schemes like farmer income support and social welfare programs.
- Critical for policy formulation on social security, taxation, poverty alleviation, and targeted subsidies.
- Helps validate claims such as “doubling farmers’ income” and understand class dynamics in urban and rural India.
3. NISAR Satellite
Source: TH
Context:
NASA and ISRO are set to declare the NISAR satellite operational on November 7, 2025, according to ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan.
About NISAR:
- Full Name: NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar.
- Purpose: Earth observation with the ability to monitor most land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days.
- Weight: 2,400 kg.
- Launch: July 30, 2025, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre using GSLV rocket.
- Significance: Most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built.
Key Features of the NISAR Satellite
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dual-Frequency SAR | First satellite to operate using both L-band (NASA) and S-band (ISRO) Synthetic Aperture Radar |
| 12-metre Unfurlable Antenna | Mesh reflector for high-precision Earth imaging |
| SweepSAR Technology | Offers wide swath coverage of 242 km with 12-day revisit cycles |
| High Spatial Resolution | Detects changes < 1 cm, crucial for fault lines, glacier motion, and landslides |
| Global Coverage | Enables day-night, all-weather, near real-time Earth surface observation |
Objectives of NISAR
- Monitor land surface deformation, glacier movement, and ecosystem dynamics
- Study cryosphere changes, soil moisture, agricultural and coastal processes
- Provide data to aid in:
- Disaster response (e.g. earthquakes, landslides, floods)
- Resource mapping
- Climate change impact assessments
India’s Contribution to NISAR
| Component | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| S-band radar system | Developed by ISRO |
| Satellite Bus | Modified I-3K bus architecture by ISRO |
| Launch Vehicle | Will be launched aboard GSLV-F16 |
| Ground Operations | Managed by ISRO’s ground segment infrastructure |
4. Vijayanagara-era Gold Coins Unearthed
Source: TH
Context:
During restoration work at a Later Chola-period Shiva temple, 103 punch-marked gold coins were discovered in an earthen pot near the sanctum sanctorum.
Discovery:
- Location: Kovilur Shiva temple, Jawadhu Hills, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu.
- Event: During restoration of the Later Chola-period temple, 103 punch-marked gold coins were found inside an earthen pot near the sanctum sanctorum.
- Handling: The site was secured by the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department (TNSAD) and Revenue Department; coins were transferred to the district treasury under the Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878.
Details of the Coins:
- Era: Vijayanagara Empire (14th–16th centuries CE), during reigns of rulers like Harihara II and Krishnadevaraya.
- Material & Size: Pure gold, ~5 mm in size, varying shapes.
- Emblem & Symbolism: Boar (Varaha) emblem, signifying royal authority and divine sanction.
- Purpose: Likely temple offerings or donations, reflecting the close link between religion and governance.
Numismatics of the Vijayanagara Empire
Origin & Historical Context
- Founded in 1336 CE by Harihara I and Bukka I, under guidance from sage Vidyaranya.
- Capital at Hampi, a hub of politics, economy, and religion.
- The empire developed a sophisticated monetary system in medieval India.
Key Features of Vijayanagara Coinage
- Metal Composition:
- Gold pagodas (gadyanas), half and quarter pagodas.
- Silver taras and copper jitals for smaller transactions.
- Gold was reserved for temple wealth and royal use.
- Artistic Imagery:
- Hindu deities: Siva-Parvati (Uma-Maheshwara), Vishnu-Lakshmi, Balakrishna, or Gandaberunda (double-headed eagle).
- Reflects royal devotion and temple culture.
- Legends & Language:
- Inscribed in Devanagari, Kannada, or Tamil.
- Included ruler’s name and honorifics, e.g., “Sri Pratapa Krishna Raya”.
- Symbolism:
- Boar emblem (Varaha) as state symbol on coins and seals.
- Represented divine sanction to rule.
- Economic Role:
- Served as temple wealth and trade currency.
- Circulated across South India, Sri Lanka, and Indian Ocean trade routes.
5. Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada 2025
Source: PIB
Context:
Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh Pakhwada (Tribal Pride Year Fortnight), 1–15 November 2025, commemorating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Focus on tribal culture, education, welfare, and environmental stewardship.
Objectives of the Pakhwada
- Honor India’s tribal heritage and culture.
- Promote holistic tribal empowerment and social inclusion.
- Encourage youth engagement, skill development, and participation in cultural activities.
- Highlight the contributions of tribal communities to nation-building.
Key Activities Across States and UTs
| State/UT | Key Activities | Objective / Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Career guidance programs for tribal college students | Promote educational and vocational opportunities for tribal youth |
| Andhra Pradesh | Plantation drives; Heritage rallies and awareness meetings at ITDA PVP | Encourage environmental stewardship and awareness of tribal welfare initiatives |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Surveys and IEC campaigns for PVTG benefits; Health camps & workshops with traditional healers; Formation of youth clubs for mentorship & sports; Digitisation of tribal languages, scripts, and beneficiary data; Documentation of tribal success stories through monographs & photo handbooks; Art competitions for students | Enhance tribal welfare, healthcare, education, cultural preservation, youth engagement, and documentation of tribal heritage |
| Karnataka | Dance, drama, and storytelling competitions at Ashrama School, Kolipalya | Promote tribal culture through student performances |
| Nagaland | Poem recitation competitions at Eklavya Model Residential School, Tuensang | Foster pride in tribal identity through art and language |
| Odisha | Exhibition of photographs showcasing tribal life, traditions, and culture | Preserve and highlight tribal heritage and traditions |
| Rajasthan | Benefit Saturation Camps across districts via e-Mitra centres | Ensure doorstep delivery of welfare schemes to tribal beneficiaries |
| Uttar Pradesh | School-level essay, speech, painting, story-writing, poetry, and rangoli competitions | Promote awareness, creativity, and understanding of tribal culture and freedom struggles |
6. Global Inequality Report (G20 Commissioned, 2025)
Source: TH
Context:
India’s richest 1% expanded its wealth by 62% between 2000 to 2023, according to a report commissioned by the South African Presidency of the G20.
Key Findings
Extreme Wealth Concentration:
- Top 1% globally captured 41% of all new wealth created between 2000 and 2024.
- Bottom 50% of humanity received only 1% of new wealth.
- Global inequality has reached “emergency levels”, threatening:
- Democracy
- Economic stability
- Climate progress
Country-Specific Trends:
- In India, the richest 1% expanded their wealth by 62% between 2000–2023.
- In China, the top 1% saw a 54% increase in wealth share during the same period.
- Globally, more than half of all countries (representing 74% of the world population) saw rising wealth concentration among the richest 1%.
Intercountry Inequality:
- Appears to have slightly reduced due to rising incomes in populous countries like China and India.
- This has decreased the share of high-income countries in global GDP.
Social and Economic Impacts:
- Countries with high inequality are seven times more likely to experience democratic decline.
- Global poverty reduction has slowed since 2020; in some regions, it has reversed.
- Food insecurity: 2.3 billion people face moderate or severe food insecurity (up 335 million since 2019).
- Health coverage: Half the world’s population lacks essential health services; 1.3 billion impoverished due to out-of-pocket health spending.
Policy Recommendations
Reversing Extreme Inequality:
- Inequality is not inevitable; it can be mitigated with political will.
- Global coordination is crucial, and the G20 has a critical role.
Proposed International Panel on Inequality (IPI):
- Modeled on the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
- Purpose: Monitor global inequality trends and provide authoritative, accessible data to guide policymaking.
- To be launched under the South African G20 Presidency.
Approach:
- Aim to make the poor richer without making the rich poorer through equitable policies.
- Data-driven interventions to reduce economic, social, and political risks arising from extreme inequality.
India Context:
- India’s millionaire population grew by 6% in 2024.
- The number of billionaires in India reached 191.
- High concentration of wealth highlights the need for inclusive growth strategies alongside global financial governance.
Banking/Finance
1. RBI Flags Concern Over Elevated Bond Yields
Context:
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expressed concerns over persistently high 10-year government bond yields, even after policy rate cuts, and is engaging with market participants on possible interventions. The spread between India’s 10-year bond and the US 10-year Treasury has widened to roughly 244 basis points (bps), up from 219 bps at the start of 2025.
Key Highlights:
- Policy Rate vs. Bond Yields:
- Despite a cumulative 100-bps repo rate cut between February and June, yields have not eased and have slightly risen since the 50-bps cut in June.
- Benchmark 10-year government bond yield currently 6.53%, while US 10-year Treasury yield fell by 32 bps in the same period.
- Market Response:
- RBI cancelled a 7-year bond auction last week due to higher yield demands from the market.
- Market participants have requested open market operations (OMO) to inject liquidity and soften yields.
- However, OMO announcement is unlikely in November, as the last tranche of June CRR cut is pending (scheduled end-November).
- Upcoming Auctions:
- Focus on 10-year bond auction (₹ 32,000 crore) on November 8 for further yield cues.
- Cut-off yield expected to rise by 3-4 bps from previous 6.48% coupon.
- Auction Methodology Requests:
- Participants have suggested state government securities auctions adopt uniform pricing instead of the current multiple-price method to streamline market operations.
- Market Stress:
- Banks are holding mark-to-market losses, reducing their Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) holdings, making them cautious in bidding for additional bonds.
2. IBBI Circular Enables Restitution of Assets Attached by ED
Context:
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) issued a circular on 4 November 2025 allowing insolvency professionals to file applications for the restoration of assets attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The move aims to maximize recovery for creditors, reduce friction between PMLA and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) provisions, and support the resolution of stressed companies.
Key Highlights:
- Purpose:
- Attachment of assets by ED often discourages investors and hampers corporate rescue efforts.
- The circular addresses conflicts between:
- PMLA: Allows ED to attach assets linked to proceeds of crime.
- IBC: Protects assets of a bankrupt firm during resolution or transfer to a new owner.
- Procedure for Restitution:
- Insolvency professionals can file applications under Sections 8(7) or 8(8) of PMLA before special courts.
- Courts may direct the government to restore confiscated assets to the corporate debtor.
- A standard undertaking format has been prepared jointly by IBBI and ED.
- Conditions for Restituted Assets:
- Assets cannot be sold or transferred to promoters, related parties, or anyone involved in the offence.
- Assets cannot benefit individuals under ED investigation.
- Insolvency professionals must submit quarterly status reports and cooperate with ED investigations.
3. Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Family Add-On Cards
Context:
Bengaluru-based fintech Scapia, in partnership with Federal Bank, has introduced a first-of-its-kind Add-On Credit Card aimed at transparency, independence, and family-focused travel rewards.
Add-On Credit Card Feature
- Primary cardholders can now share credit limits and travel perks with up to three family members aged 18 or older.
- Features for add-on cardholders:
- Independent app access
- Direct OTPs for transactions
- Personalised transaction visibility
- Shared benefits:
- Earn and redeem Scapia Coins
- Unlimited domestic lounge access
- No forex fees upon meeting spend criteria
- Onboarding: Fully digital with instant virtual cards; physical cards delivered in 5–7 days.
Scapia Store – Travel-Focused Shopping Platform
- India’s first travel-centric online shopping platform.
- Offers products from brands like Columbia, Daily Objects, Tripole, Nasher Miles.
- Categories: Apparel, accessories, luggage, etc.
- Destination-based browsing: Products can be explored by travel destination, season, or trip type.
4. SBI Executes First Gold Trade as Special Category Client on IIBX
Context:
State Bank of India (SBI) has marked a new chapter in India’s bullion trade by executing its first gold transaction as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX), signalling a transformative shift towards greater efficiency and transparency in the precious metals market.
Key Highlights:
Landmark Transaction
- State Bank of India (SBI) executed its first gold transaction as a Special Category Client (SCC) on IIBX.
- Follows SBI’s earlier milestone in 2024, when it became the first bank to register as a Trading-cum-Clearing Member (TCM) on the platform.
- Signifies a transformative step in formalising India’s bullion trade.
Role of SBI as SCC
- Facilitates seamless bullion transactions, aiding importers, jewellers, bullion dealers, and MSMEs.
- Streamlines imports, reduces reliance on conventional channels, and promotes cost efficiency and transparency.
- Strengthens the government’s efforts to modernise the bullion trade and align with global compliance standards.
India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)
- IIBX is India’s first electronic bullion trading platform, established to facilitate transparent, efficient, and formalized trading of precious metals such as gold and silver.
- It is located at GIFT City, Gujarat, India’s international financial services hub.
Purpose:
- To streamline bullion imports for jewellers, bullion dealers, and MSMEs.
- To reduce reliance on traditional, opaque trading channels and improve price discovery and liquidity.
- To align India’s bullion market with international standards.
Key Features:
- Electronic Trading: Enables digital transactions of gold, silver, and other precious metals.
- Special Category Clients (SCC): Banks like SBI can act as SCCs to facilitate bullion trading for businesses and market participants.
- Market Benefits: Improves transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness, and integrates India with the global bullion market.
5. Purple Finance Targets Small Finance Bank License
Source: FE
Context:
Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) Purple Finance, founded in 2021, has announced its ambition to secure a Small Finance Bank (SFB) license by 2028. The company has rapidly expanded across multiple states, focusing on financial inclusion and small-town credit access.
Company Overview:
- Net Worth: Exceeds ₹100 crore
- Founded: 2021 by four entrepreneurs
- Presence: 44 branches across seven states — including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh
RBI Criteria for Setting Up a Small Finance Bank (SFB)
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – as per the Guidelines for Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector (2019), under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
Objective of SFBs
Small Finance Banks are established to:
- Promote financial inclusion by providing credit access to unserved and underserved sections.
- Serve small business units, marginal farmers, micro and small industries, and unorganised sector entities.
- Encourage savings habits among rural and semi-urban populations.
Eligible Promoters
- Resident individuals / professionals with at least 10 years’ experience in banking and finance.
- Companies or societies owned and controlled by residents.
- Existing NBFCs, MFIs, and Local Area Banks (LABs) are also eligible to apply.
- Joint ventures not allowed; only one promoter group permitted.
- Fit and proper criteria: The promoter must have a clean track record and meet RBI’s fit and proper norms.
Minimum Capital Requirement
- Paid-up Capital: ₹200 crore (revised upward from ₹100 crore).
- Promoter’s Initial Contribution: Minimum 40% of paid-up capital, to be locked in for 5 years.
- To be reduced to 26% within 12 years from the date of commencement.
Promoter Contribution & Lock-in
- Initial promoter shareholding: Minimum 40% for first 5 years.
- Gradual dilution:
- To 30% within 10 years,
- To 26% within 12 years of operation.
- No single shareholder (other than the promoter) can hold more than 10%.
Scope of Activities
SFBs can:
- Accept deposits, including savings and recurring deposits.
- Provide loans and advances to small borrowers.
- Offer foreign exchange services, mutual fund distribution, and insurance products (subject to RBI approval).
- Not allowed to set up subsidiaries for non-banking financial services.
Prudential Norms
- Must comply with CRR and SLR requirements like other commercial banks.
- Priority Sector Lending (PSL):
- At least 75% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) must go to priority sectors.
- Loan Size Limits:
- Maximum 10% of total loans to a single borrower.
- Maximum 15% of capital funds to a group of connected borrowers.
Financial Inclusion Mandate
- At least 25% of branches must be opened in unbanked rural centres.
- Focus must remain on small-ticket loans, including micro and agricultural lending.
Governance and Listing
- Must be registered as a public limited company under the Companies Act, 2013.
- Listing Requirement:
- Mandatory listing on stock exchange within 3 years of net worth reaching ₹500 crore.
Transition from NBFC to SFB
For existing NBFCs (like Purple Finance) applying for an SFB license:
- Must meet fit and proper criteria, capital adequacy, and net worth requirements.
- Must submit a transition plan to convert into an SFB, including proposed restructuring and compliance roadmap.
- RBI conducts on-site and off-site due diligence before granting the license.
Agriculture
1. NABARD and CEEW Partner to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Source: NABARD
Context:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of Asia’s leading policy think tanks.
Objective: The collaboration aims to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture, scale up green rural financing, and promote sustainable livelihoods across India’s rural economy.
Key Highlights:
- Focus Areas: The partnership will work on developing scalable models for rural climate action through innovation, investment, and institutional strengthening.
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture: The initiative will support farmers and rural communities in adopting adaptive farming practices to mitigate risks from climate change.
- Green Rural Financing: NABARD and CEEW will jointly promote financing frameworks that encourage low-carbon and climate-smart rural projects.
- Sustainable Livelihoods: Efforts will target small and marginal farmers, rural women, and microenterprises to enhance income resilience and environmental sustainability.
2. Workshop on Soil Testing & Medicinal Herbs under Ministry of AYUSH
Context:
A two-day national workshop on “Soil Testing and Management for Sustainable Cultivation of High-Quality Medicinal Herbs”, held on 27–28 October, organised by Patanjali Organic Research Institute (RCSCNRI-1) in collaboration with Patanjali Research Foundation and Patanjali University, with support from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
Key Focus:
- Emphasis on soil testing technology (notably the “Dharti ka Rocker (Rikeri)” soil-testing machine) and organic cultivation practices to improve the yield and quality of medicinal herbs.
- Release of publications such as Swasth Dhara and Medicinal Plants: Innovation in Phytomedicines and Relevant Industries.
- NABARD’s participation highlighted its mission of supporting sustainable agriculture and rural enterprises.
Significance:
- Strengthens the link between traditional medicine systems and agriculture by enhancing the cultivation of medicinal herbs — a core focus area under the AYUSH ecosystem.
- Promotes technology adoption in the agronomy of medicinal plants, which is important both for wellness/AYUSH industry growth and for rural farmer livelihoods.
- Enhances NABARD’s role in financing and supporting rural innovation and high-value crops through institutional partnerships.
3. Lokal Launches AgriLokal to Empower Farmers with Vernacular Agri-Advisory Services
Source: BL
Context:
Lokal, a vernacular digital products platform, has announced the launch of AgriLokal, an agritech initiative designed to bridge the knowledge gap in Indian agriculture by connecting farmers directly with expert agronomists in their local language.
Key Highlights:
- Purpose: AgriLokal aims to tackle key challenges in Indian agriculture, where nearly 80% of farmers lack formal agricultural training, leading to lower productivity and higher costs.
- Features: The platform allows farmers to receive instant, context-based guidance from agronomists on soil health, irrigation, pest control, and modern farming practices—without leaving their villages.
- Language Accessibility: The service operates in vernacular languages, ensuring that expert advice is easy to understand and act upon.
- Expected Impact: By providing on-demand expert support, AgriLokal is expected to improve yields, cut input costs, and accelerate scientific farming adoption across rural India.
Facts To Remember
1. Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Survey Ship ‘Ikshak’ in Kochi
The Indian Navy today boosted its indigenous capabilities with the formal commissioning of the new survey vessel, ‘Ikshak’.
2. Minister Manohar Lal to Inaugurate Urban Mobility India Conference in Gurugram
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal will inaugurate the three day Urban Mobility India Conference and Exhibition in Gurugram, Haryana.
3. Union Minister Amit Shah to Inaugurate Co-op Kumbh 2025 in Delhi
Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the Co-op Kumbh 2025 – an International Conference on Urban Cooperative Credit Sector in New Delhi on the 10th of this month.
4. India Celebrates 150 Years of Its Iconic National Song, Vande Mataram
The country is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song, Vande Mataram.
5. PM Modi to Inaugurate National Conference on Legal Aid Delivery in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference on Strengthening Legal Aid Delivery Mechanisms this Saturday in New Delhi.
6. MoS Harsh Malhotra Announces Namo Run Marathon as Part of Sansad Khel Mohatsav
Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra today announced that Namo Run Marathon will be organised as a part of Sansad Khel Mohatsav in New Delhi on the 16th of this month.
7. INS Savitri Hosts Visitors During Port Call in Mauritius, Strengthening India-Mauritius Ties
In a step to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Mauritius, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri
8. Khangchendzonga National Park Rated “Good” By IUCN, Only Indian Site With Positive Status
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage sites.
