GS III-Agriculture About Araku Valley Coffee Cultivated in the hilly regions of Visakhapatnam district (Andhra Pradesh) and parts of Odisha. Grown at an altitude of 900m–1100m above mean sea level. Produced by tribal farmers practicing organic farming, which includes the use of organic manure, green manuring, and eco-friendly pest management …

GS II-Initiatives About the Program KIRTI is a significant component of the Khelo India initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Objective: To foster a strong sports culture among students aged 9 to 18 years, ultimately enhancing India’s potential to secure medals in international competitions. The program …

GS II-Schemes The Government of India has released operational guidelines for implementing the ‘Incentives to DISCOMs’ component under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a scheme introduced by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Objectives of the Scheme The initiative seeks to expand solar rooftop capacity and enable …

Prelims Bytes Who are the Mashco Piro? The Mashco Piro, estimated to number over 750 individuals, are believed to be the largest isolated indigenous group globally. They are nomadic hunter-gatherers residing in the dense Amazonian forests of the Madre de Dios region, near Peru’s borders with Brazil and Bolivia. The …