• Objective : To showcase the products, craftsmanship, and talent of Divyang (persons with disabilities) artisans/entrepreneurs, provide them with a marketing platform, and promote their economic empowerment
• Theme/Spirit : Promoting the spirit of “Vocal for Local”, ensuring national recognition for products made by Divyangjans
• Organising Ministry : Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Organising Department : National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)

• Products Displayed : Includes home décor items, clothing, stationery, eco-friendly products, packaged food items, organic products, toys, gifts, and personal accessories (such as jewellery, clutch bags), etc.
• 27th Edition Held : 15 November to 23 November 2025
• Venue : Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
• First Edition Held : December 2022 (India Gate, New Delhi)

• This device has been designed keeping in mind the Indian context, where people suffer from strokes at a younger age compared to Western countries.
• The Supernova Stent will now be manufactured within the country.
• It will benefit more than 1.7 million people affected by stroke every year.

Stroke (Brain Attack) :

• It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, depriving brain cells of oxygen and nutrients, causing them to begin dying.
• It is caused either by a blood clot (ischemic stroke) or by the rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke) and is a medical emergency.

Types :

• Ischemic Stroke : The most common type, occurring when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel supplying the brain
• Hemorrhagic Stroke : Occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures, leading to bleeding

Stroke Symptoms (FAST) :

• F (Face Drooping) : Numbness or drooping on one side of the face, difficulty smiling
• A (Arm Weakness) : Weakness or numbness in one arm, difficulty raising it
• S (Speech Difficulty) : Slurred speech, speaking strangely, or difficulty understanding speech
• T (Time to call emergency services) : If any of these symptoms appear, call emergency services immediately

• Inaugurated by : Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh
• Programme : Third edition of ‘Crafted for the Future’ (part of the ‘Weave the Future’ series)
• Venue : National Crafts Museum, New Delhi
• Organiser : Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), under the Ministry of Textiles

Objectives :

• To highlight India’s rich craft traditions.
• To focus on everyday material culture.

• To emphasize the relevance of traditional crafts for sustainable and contemporary living.

Major Targets of India’s Textile Industry (by 2030) :

• Exports : To increase textile exports to ₹9 lakh crore (approximately over $100 billion) by 2030, nearly a threefold rise from current levels
• Total Turnover/Production : To raise the total turnover of the textile industry to $350 billion by 2030
• Employment Generation : To provide employment to around 3.5 crore people in the sector by 2030

• The meeting was chaired by Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and decisions were taken regarding the implementation of the Board, review of annual plans of states, and budget allocation.
• The scheme will be implemented from 2025–26 to 2030–31.
• It includes distribution of improved seeds, training centres (Sabour, Pusa, Darbhanga), research, processing infrastructure, branding, and export promotion.
• Institutions such as Bihar Agricultural University will play a major role.

National Makhana Board :

• Launched : By the Prime Minister on 15 September 2025, Bihar
• Fulfils : The announcement made in the Union Budget 2025–26
• Ministry : Under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
• Target : To promote value addition, branding, and the global positioning of the makhana sector
• Objective : To improve farmers’ income and promote scientific cultivation, post-harvest processing from ponds, and value addition

• Capital : Minsk
• Continent : Europe (Eastern Europe)
• Neighbouring Countries : Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia

• Currency : Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
• National Day : 3 July
• Major Rivers : Dnieper, Neman, Western Dvina

• Official Name : Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Capital : Islamabad
• Continent : Asia (South Asia)
• Neighbouring Countries : India, Afghanistan, Iran, China
• Coastline : Arabian Sea
• Currency : Pakistani Rupee (PKR)

• Independence Day : 14 August 1947
• National Day : 23 March
• Major Rivers : Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej
• Pakistan was the first country in the world to constitutionally declare itself an “Islamic Republic”, and this term was used for the first time in Pakistan’s 1956 Constitution.

• Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to win an election to the British Parliament during the colonial period.
• He was born on 4 September 1825 in Mumbai.
• Before emerging as an influential leader in the political landscape, he first visited Britain in 1855 for business purposes.
• Dadabhai Naoroji returned to India in 1907.
• He passed away on 30 June 1917 in Mumbai.

Additional Contributions :

• One of the founding members of the Indian National Congress
• Elected President of the Indian National Congress three times (1886, 1893, 1906)
• Propounder of the Drain Theory
• Famous Book : Poverty and Un-British Rule in India

• Located in the north-central part of India
• Formation Day : 24 January (On 24 January 1950, the name United Provinces was changed to Uttar Pradesh)
• Administrative Units : 75 districts and 18 divisions
• The region was known as Brahmarshi Desh or Madhya Desh during the Vedic period. It is the centre of sacred cities such as Ayodhya (birthplace of Lord Rama), Mathura (birthplace of Lord Krishna), Kashi/Varanasi (city of Lord Shiva), and Sarnath (where Buddha delivered his first sermon).
• Medieval Period : During Mughal rule, Agra emerged as a major centre, and Awadh (Lucknow) became an important hub of art and culture.
• Freedom Struggle : The First War of Independence in 1857 began from Meerut.

• State-Level Achievement (Andhra Pradesh) : The state received the National Achievement Award in the field of energy efficiency for the fourth consecutive time. It implemented targeted policies for sectors such as MSMEs and electronics.
• Organiser : The awards are organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.

• Presenter : The winners are often honoured by the President of India.
• President’s Message : While addressing the 2025 programme, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the message of ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)’.
• New Category in NECA 2025 : This year, a new category for digital content creators and influencers was introduced to promote energy-conscious lifestyles more widely through social media platforms.

• Observed Since : 1991 (annually)
• Objective : To reduce energy consumption and increase awareness about efficient energy use across all sectors
• After the implementation of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) began leading nationwide efforts in this direction.
• These efforts include awareness programmes, competitions in schools, and national awards.

• Organiser : The concerned Member of Parliament in his/her constituency, with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, district administration, and the sports department.
• Inspiration : The Mahotsav is part of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision to take the ‘Khelo India’ and ‘Fit India’ campaigns to the grassroots level.

Main Objectives :

• Talent Identification : To discover hidden sports talent in rural and remote areas and provide them with a platform.
• Promotion of Sports Culture : To create awareness about sportsmanship and fitness among the public, especially youth, by including local and traditional games.
• National Platform : To provide players opportunities to progress from the grassroots level (Gram Panchayat/Ward) to district and national levels.