• It is a centralized platform of the Government of India, developed for the management and dissemination of official statistical data.
• Launch: In 2024

The portal is divided into two main parts:

• Data Catalogue Module: This lists the key data assets of the ministry in one place. It includes more than 2291 datasets, which users can easily search and download.
• Macro Indicators Module: This provides time-series data of key economic indicators (such as CPI, IIP, and National Accounts Statistics). It includes features for filtering and visualizing (charts/graphs) the data.

• Format of the event: This festival is organized in three phases: Gram Panchayat level, Block/District level, and finally, the Divisional and State-level closing ceremony.
• Competitions: This year, competitions are being held in 12 cultural categories, with more than 700 artists from 84 teams participating.
• Main categories: Tribal dance, folk songs, traditional cuisine, indigenous musical instruments, handicrafts, tribal drama, and traditional attire.

• Objective of the Agreement: To establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) in six backward districts of Nagaland.
• Six Districts Included: Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak, and Shamator
• Transfer of Powers: Under this agreement, powers related to 46 subjects (such as land, rural development, agriculture, etc.) will be transferred to the FNTA.

'Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority' (FNTA):

• Why it was needed: This is a historic administrative reform in the history of Nagaland.
• Background: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) had been demanding a separate state called 'Frontier Nagaland' since 2010. The Central Government proposed the FNTA under a "unique arrangement" to ensure development without division.
• Administrative Structure: The FNTA will have a total of 49 members. Of these, 40 members will be elected through direct elections, while 9 members will be nominated by the Governor.
• Financial Autonomy: The Central Government will directly allocate the budget to the FNTA for the development of these areas, which will be separate from the state's general budget.
• Constitutional Status: The agreement clarifies that the establishment of the FNTA will not affect Article 371(A) of the Indian Constitution.
• Headquarters: Its secretariat will be established in a major district of Eastern Nagaland (possibly Tuensang), headed by an officer of the Additional Chief Secretary level.

Note: The Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) is the apex body of eight recognized Naga tribes of the six eastern districts of Nagaland.

• Location: New Delhi
• Co-chaired by: The Indian side was led by Dr. Chandrika Kaushik, Director General of DRDO, and the US delegation was led by Assistant Secretary of Defense Michael Francis Dod.
• Objective: To deepen bilateral cooperation in the field of defence science and technology and promote innovation in critical and emerging technologies (iCET).
• Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
• A premier defence research institution of the Ministry of Defence
• Established: 1958
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• Motto: "Balasya Mulam Vigyanam" (The source of strength is science)
• Current Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat, whose tenure has been extended until May 2026

• Repo Rate: Unchanged at 5.25%
• Policy Stance: 'Neutral' maintained (by a 5:1 majority)
• SDF Rate: Stable at 5.00%
• MSF and Bank Rate: Stable at 5.50%
• GDP Growth (FY 2025-26): Real GDP growth forecast revised upwards to 7.4% (previous estimate was 7.3%).
• Inflation: Retail inflation (CPI) forecast for FY 2025-26 revised to 2.1%.
• Next Year's Projections (FY 2026-27): GDP growth projected at 6.9% for the first quarter (Q1) and 7% for the second quarter (Q2).
• MSME Loans: Collateral-free loan limit increased from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh.

• These are substances that increase the fertility of the soil and provide essential nutrients to plants.
• Plants require 17 essential nutrients, which are mainly divided into two categories:

Macronutrients:

• Primary: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K)
• Secondary: Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S)

Micronutrients:

• Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Chlorine (Cl), and Nickel (Ni)
• For the financial year 2026–27, the Department of Fertilizers has been allocated an estimated net amount of ₹1.71 lakh crore.

• Collateral-Free Loans: MSMEs can avail loans ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹2 crore without pledging any assets.
• Flexible Tenure: The repayment period under this scheme is between 4 and 7 years, making it easier for businesses to manage payments according to their cash flow.
• Objective: The primary objective is to help MSMEs adopt solar energy so they can reduce their operating expenses and gain better control over energy costs.
• Partnerships: The bank has collaborated with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure quality and with a technical partner for cost transparency.

• A leading financial institution wholly owned by the Government of India.
• Established: 2006
• Headquarters: New Delhi
• It is registered with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an NBFC-IFC (Non-Banking Financial Company - Infrastructure Finance Company).

• GST: Search, Seizure, Summons and Arrest: This book provides detailed and practical insights into the enforcement aspects of GST law.
• GST Litigation – A Practical Guide: This book demystifies the complexities of GST litigation and serves as a guide for professionals.
• The First-Generation Lawyer: This is a memoir written by Advocate Varun Sharma, sharing the challenges and experiences of building a career in this profession without any family legal background.
• Other Details:
• Venue: Fortune Select Exotica, Navi Mumbai
• Chief Guest: Hon'ble Mr. Vinayak Harish Vishwas, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Belapur)
• Host: Mr. Ravi Puliyani, Director, Bharat Law House Private Limited

• Hosts: Zimbabwe and Namibia
• Duration: January 15 to February 6, 2026
• Winner: India (6th title)
• Runner-up: England
• Format: 16 teams, 41 matches in total (Group Stage, Super Six and Knockout)
• India's score: 411/9 (50 overs)
• England's score: 311 (40.2 overs)
• Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
• Most Runs: Ben Mayes of England (444 runs)

• Most Wickets: Manny Lumsden (16 wickets)

Participating Teams and Groups:

• Group A: Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Japan
• Group B: India, Bangladesh, New Zealand, USA
• Group C: England, Pakistan, Zimbabwe (Hosts), Scotland
• Group D: Afghanistan, South Africa, West Indies, Tanzania (Debut)