Agricultural Credit Growth refers to the increase in the amount of credit (loans, financing, and financial services) provided to the agricultural sector, including farmers, agribusinesses, and rural communities. This growth indicates the rising availability of financial resources for agricultural activities, which could range from planting and irrigation to machinery purchase, livestock farming, and value-added agricultural businesses. Key Drivers of Agricultural Credit Growth Eligibility for Credit To access credit, farmers must provide verified records of their agricultural activities and complete KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures. This ensures transparency and reduces fraud. Importance of Agricultural Credit Growth
Remote Sensing in Agriculture
Context: The Agriculture Minister further said that the Centre had now decided to assess crop losses through satellites i.e. remote sensing, as opposed to manual assessments, which he said will ensure “correct and accurate” assessments of crop losses under the crop insurance scheme. Remote Sensing in Agriculture
PM eDRIVE Scheme
Context: The PM eDRIVE scheme, worth ₹ 2,000 crores, will offer 80% or more subsidy for upgradation of front-end infrastructure for public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. PM eDRIVE Scheme
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will on Monday inaugurate “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” which seeks to give insight into the Constitution and parliamentary procedures to over 500 women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions from across the country. The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Programme
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will on Monday inaugurate “Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0” which seeks to give insight into the Constitution and parliamentary procedures to over 500 women representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions from across the country. The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Programme
Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS)
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km-long Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) section between New Ashok Nagar in Delhi and Sahibabad in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) Kavach: The Shield of Safety
Avian Influenza
Why in News? With Maharashtra reporting India’s first case of avian influenza among animals, the Union Animal Husbandry Ministry sent a circular to all States. Avian Influenza Avian influenza is another term used for bird flu. This highly contagious viral infection is caused in birds and poultry. H5N1, which first originated in Southern China in 1996, is highly pathogenic.
Rafale-M fighter Jets
Rafale M is a naval version of the Rafale fighter jet which is designed specifically for carrier-based operations. During Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the Charles de Gaulle CSG and Indian Navy will hold 42nd annual Varuna bilateral exercise.
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Context: 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers, and three additional Scorpene-class conventional submarines. The two deals are expected to be put before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for approval. Rafale-M fighter Jets Rafale M is a naval version of the Rafale fighter jet which is designed specifically for carrier-based operations. During Mission CLEMENCEAU 25, the Charles de Gaulle CSG and Indian Navy will hold 42nd annual Varuna bilateral exercise. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is a cabinet committee of the Government of India which discusses, debates, and is the final decision-making body on senior appointments in the national security apparatus, defence policies and expenditure, and generally all matters concerning India’s national security.
Indus Valley Script
Context: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced on Sunday a $1-million prize for experts or organisations that succeeded in deciphering the scripts of the Indus Valley Civilisation for everyone to understand. The Indus Script The Indus Valley Civilisation The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), also called the Indus Civilisation, was a Bronze Age civilization of northwestern South Asia between 3300 and 1300 BCE, and in its mature form between 2600 and 1900 BCE. Lothal: Global Hub for Maritime Heritage
