One Station One Product (OSOP)

• The One Station One Product (OSOP) scheme is a major initiative by the Ministry of Railways, launched in March 2022.
• It aims to transform railway stations into promotional and sales hubs for indigenous products, aligning with the government's "Vocal for Local" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" visions.
• Outlets showcase GI-tagged goods, handicrafts, textiles, traditional garments, and local agricultural produce (including millets).
• Stalls are designed by the National Institute of Design (NID) to ensure uniformity and visibility across the network.

• Capital: Chandigarh
• Lok Sabha: 13 seats
• Governor: Gulab Chand Kataria
• Chief Minister: Bhagwant Mann

• Name Origin: Persian for "Land of Five Rivers" (Panj-Ab)
• Major Rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab, Jhelum
• Nickname: "Breadbasket of India"
• Established: November 1, 1966

• Dance: Bhangra, Gidda
• Religion: Birthplace of Sikhism, home to the Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) in Amritsar

• Capital: Beijing
• Currency: Renminbi (Yuan)
• President of China: Xi Jinping
• Premier (Prime Minister-equivalent): Li Qiang
• Military: People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
• Major Ranges: Kunlun, Tian Shan, Altai, and the Qinling Mountains
• The Tibetan Plateau is known as the “Roof of the World.”

• The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) is the specialized training and resource arm of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• In 2026, India's Chief Election Commissioner is chairing the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the first time.

Core Framework

The summit is structured around three foundational pillars (Sutras) and seven thematic areas (Chakras):

• Sutras:

• • People: Human-centric, inclusive, and culturally sensitive AI.
  • Planet: Resource-efficient, sustainable, and "Green AI".
  • Progress: Equitable growth in health, education, and agriculture.

Chakras:

1. Human Capital: Skilling and workforce transition.
2. Inclusion for Social Empowerment: Addressing linguistic and cultural bias.
3. Safe & Trusted AI: Accountability and transparency frameworks.
4. Resilience, Innovation, and Efficiency: Sustainable AI for resource-constrained environments.
5. Science: AI for genomics, climate, and material research.
6. Democratizing AI Resources: Bridging the "Compute Divide" through shared datasets and hardware.
7. AI for Economic Growth & Social Good: Scaling AI in governance and public service.

Participation

In addition to envoys from 83 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Latin America, the event includes:

• Government Bodies: Ministry of External Affairs, Department of Commerce, and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
• International Agencies: Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and IFAD.

• Manipur: Formerly a princely state, it signed the Instrument of Accession in August 1947 and a Merger Agreement in September 1949. It was initially a "Part C" state and became a Union Territory in 1956 before receiving statehood in 1972. Notably, Manipur was the first part of India to hold elections based on universal adult franchise in 1948.
• Tripura: Also a princely state, it merged with the Indian Union on October 15, 1949, through the efforts of Queen Kanchan Prabha Devi. Like Manipur, it transitioned from a "Part C" state to a Union Territory (1956) before full statehood in 1972.
• Meghalaya: Unlike the others, Meghalaya was carved out of Assam. It first became an autonomous "sub-state" within Assam in 1970 under the Assam Reorganisation (Meghalaya) Act, 1969, before attaining full statehood in 1972.
• Constitutional Basis: Reorganization is governed by Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, which empower Parliament to form new states or alter boundaries.
• North-Eastern Council (NEC): Established by a separate 1971 Act, this is a statutory advisory body for regional planning and development.
• Sixth Schedule: Provides for Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) in tribal areas to preserve indigenous culture and land rights, which is central to Meghalaya's administrative history.

Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)

• Established on April 2, 1990
• Status: A statutory body under the Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
• Headquarters: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
• Regulation: Regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as one of the four All-India Financial Institutions (AIFIs), along with NABARD, EXIM Bank, and NHB.
• Ownership: Initially a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDBI, it was delinked in 2000. Currently, the Government of India holds approximately 20.85%, followed by the State Bank of India (15.65%) and other public sector entities.

• Heritage: An American astronaut of Indian-Slovenian descent. Her father, Dr. Deepak Pandya, hailed from Gujarat, India.
• Career Foundation: A retired U.S. Navy Captain and test pilot before joining NASA in 1998.
• Total Space Duration: Spent over 322 days in space across multiple missions.
• Spacewalk Records: Holds the record for most cumulative spacewalk time by a woman (50 hours, 40 minutes) and has completed seven spacewalks.

Mazor Notification Details

• It encompasses 94 villages across the districts of Udaipur, Pali, and Rajsamand.
• Legal Basis: Notified under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
• Ecological Significance: KWS acts as a critical ecotone between the Aravalli Hills and the Thar Desert, serving as a natural divide for the Banas and Luni river basins.

Major wildlife sanctuaries in Rajasthan

• Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Famous for leopards, located in Rajsamand district.
• Sariska Tiger Reserve/Sanctuary: Known for tigers, leopards, and other wildlife, near Alwar.
• Ranthambore National Park: A major tiger reserve, one of Northern India's largest.
• Tal Chhapar Sanctuary: A haven for the Blackbuck, located in Churu district.
• Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary: The only sanctuary in the Aravalli range, rich in flora and fauna.
• Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary): A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for migratory birds.
• Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary: Home to diverse animals and birds, near Udaipur.
• Sajjangarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Smallest sanctuary, near Udaipur, offering great views.
• Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: Another important tiger reserve.
• Bhensrodgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Nestled in the Aravalli Hills in Chittorgarh.
• Jamwa Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary: Near Jaipur, with the Ramgarh Dam.
• Van Vihar Sanctuary: An older sanctuary, near Bharatpur.
• Darrah Sanctuary: Spans Kota, Jhalawar districts.