About Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve:

• Location: It is located in Maharashtra.
• It is located in the heart of the central Indian Tiger Landscape, which contributes almost 1/6 of the total tiger population of the country.
• It was declared a tiger reserve in 2013; it is the fifth tiger reserve in Maharashtra.
• It is comprised of the notified areas of Nawegaon National Park, Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, New Nagzira Wildlife Sanctuary, and Koka Wildlife Sanctuary.
• It has linkages with Kanha, Pench, and Tadoba Tiger Reserves.
• Vegetation: Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous
• Flora: There are many species of plants, and the major trees are: Terminalia tomentosa, Lagerstroemia parviflora, Anogeisus lotifolia, Pterocarpus marsupium, Diospyrus melanoxylon, Ougeinia oogenesis, etc.
• Fauna: The major wild animals are: Tiger, Panther, Small Indian Civet, Palm Civet, Wolf, Jackal, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Ratel, Common Giant Flying Squirrel, Gaur, Sambar, Chital, Four Horned Antelope, Mouse Deer, and Pangolin.

About Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme:

• It is the first dedicated Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to promote the manufacturing of select passive electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, speakers, microphones, special ceramics, relays, switches, and connectors. 
• Objective: To develop a robust component manufacturing ecosystem by attracting investments (global / domestic) across the value chain by integrating its domestic electronic industry with the Global Value Chains (GVCs).
• The scheme will offer three incentive structures:
  • Turnover-linked incentive (based on revenue)
  • Capex-linked incentive (for investments in plants & machinery)
  • Hybrid incentive model (a combination of both)
  • Incentives for incremental investments and turnover range from 1–10% depending on the year and the component.
• Employment generation will be a mandatory requirement for all applicants, including both component manufacturers and capital equipment producers.
• Tenure: This scheme has tenure of six years, with a one-year gestation period.
• The scheme focuses particularly on passive electronic components. In contrast, active components fall under the purview of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
• This scheme is set to benefit a number of industries, such as automobiles, consumer electronics, and electronics.

About INS Dunagiri:

• It is the fifth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A).
• It was designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB).
• It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE).
• It is the fifth P17A ship getting delivered to the Indian Navy.
• It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Dunagiri, a Leander-class frigate that was part of the Indian Navy.
• Features of INS Dunagiri:
  • Propulsion: These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas (CODOG) propulsion plants.
    • Comprising a diesel engine and a gas turbine that drive a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP) on each shaft, and state-of-the-art Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)
  • Armaments: It comprises BrahMos SSM, MFSTAR and MRSAM complex, 76mm SRGM, and a combination of 30 mm and 12.7 mm close-in weapon system, along with rocket and torpedoes for anti- submarine warfare.

About Kariba Dam:

• It is a concrete arch dam across the Zambezi Riverat Kariba Gorge, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
• It has created the world’s largest human-made lake by volume, Lake Kariba.

Key Facts about Zambezi River

• It is Africa’s 4th longest river and the continent’s longest east-flowing stream.
• Course: 
  • It starts off in Angola’s southern highlands, at the source of a river called the Lungwebungu.
  • It flows through Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
• Waterfalls: Victoria Falls and Chavuma Falls are on this river.
• Dams: The Cohara Bassa and Kariba Dams, two of Africa’s major hydroelectric power sources, are located along the Zambezi’s course.
• Tributaries: The main tributaries of the Zambezi River include the Shire, Kafue, Luangwa, Kabompo, and Cuando (Kwando) rivers.

About Jan Samarth Portal:

• It was launched in 2022.
• It was conceptualized with the twin objectives;
  • Increasing the reach of the Government sponsored schemes.
  • Streamlining the credit delivery process for all the stakeholders, through a multitude of credit linked Government schemes.
• The portal facilitates ease of access to all beneficiaries, financial institutions, Central/State Government Agencies, and Nodal Agencies.
• Features of the Portal:
  • It is a digital marketplace with front-end user interface for beneficiaries, integrated with wide range of centralized data sources. 
  • It eases the loan application and disbursement process as the applicant can upload his application and the rule engine for approval of the applications is inbuilt.
  • Applicant can apply for a loan on the portal which is available on 24/7 basis.
  • It provides a single-window facility for 15 Credit-linked Central Government Schemes application submissions and 254 Member Lending Institutions (including all Public Sector Banks) to choose from.
  • The portal will check eligibility, give in-principle sanction and send the application to the selected Bank branch.
  • It will also keep the beneficiaries updated at each stage of the journey, without necessitating multiple physical visits to bank branches.
  • It is available in 8 different languages catering to the credit needs of diverse range of beneficiaries. 
  • It has a dedicated grievance redressal channel for both beneficiaries and Banks.

About PM e-Drive scheme:

• The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched in 2024.
• Its primary aim is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), establish charging infrastructure, and build a robust EV manufacturing ecosystem in the country.
• The key objective is to speed up the transition to EVs by offering upfront incentives for EV purchases and encouraging the development of charging infrastructure. 
• The PM E-DRIVE scheme to be implemented through the following key components:
  • Subsidies: Demand incentives to be provided for electric vehicles such as e-2 wheelers (e-2W), e-3 wheelers (e-3W), e-ambulances, e-trucks, and other emerging categories of EVs.
  • Grants for creation of capital assets: Funding to be provided for the acquisition of electric buses (e-buses), the establishment of a comprehensive network of charging stations, and the upgrading testing facilities of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI).
  • Administration of the Scheme including IEC (Information, Education & Communication) activities and fee for project management agency (PMA).
• Under this, states are encouraged to offer additional fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, such as road tax waivers, reduced toll and parking fees, and permit exemptions, to further promote EV adoption. 
• The scheme will be overseen by an inter-ministerial body, the Project Implementation and Sanctioning Committee (PISC), chaired by the Secretary of Heavy Industries.
  • The PISC will be responsible for monitoring progress and ensuring the scheme’s successful rollout.
  • It will also have the authority to address any challenges, including revising incentives, increasing the number of e-buses, and approving guidelines for testing agencies.
• To qualify for the PM E-DRIVE incentives, vehicles must be registered as “Motor Vehicles” under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) and equipped with advanced battery technology.

About Bhavasagara Referral Centre:

• It is designated as a National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna.
• It was conferred under the provisions of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
• It establishes the Centre as a critical national facility for the preservation, study, and documentation of India's vast deep-sea biological heritage.
• It currently serves as a vital scientific hub, housing an extensive collection various taxonomically identified and geo-referenced voucher specimens.
• The collection spans a diverse range of marine life, from invertebrates—including cnidarians, annelids, molluscs, arthropods, and echinoderms—to vertebrates such as elasmobranchs and teleostean fishes.
• Under the Biological Diversity Act, the Repository is authorized to:
  • Maintain Secure Custody: Preserve representative biological samples as voucher specimens along with critical associated data, such as DNA sequences, for future scientific reference.
  • Hold Type Specimens: Act as the official custodian for any new deep-sea species discovered within Indian waters.
  • Capacity Building: Foster expertise in deep-sea taxonomy, aligning with the goals of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).

About Agray- Anti submarine warfare shallow water craft:

• It is the fourth of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
• It is indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.
• It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Agray, the fourth of the 1241 PE Class of Patrol Vessels, decommissioned in 2017.
• The ASW SWCs have been designed and constructed by GRSE in compliance with the classification standards of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS).

Features of Agray- Anti submarine warfare shallow water craft:

• Propulsion:Waterjet propulsion—the largest Indian naval warships to use this technology
• Armament:
• It is the largest Indian Naval warships propelled by waterjets.
• It is equipped with state-of-the-art Lightweight Torpedoes, Indigenous Rocket Launchers and shallow water SONAR, enabling effective detection.
• Sensors:Advanced shallow water SONAR systems
• Significance: The induction of the ship will further augment the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine and mine-warfare capabilities, as well as coastal surveillance.