CURRENT AFFAIRS

The horticulture sector, encompassing fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal and aromatic plants, and plantation crops, plays a vital role in India's agricultural diversification, nutritional security, employment generation, and income enhancement for farmers. 

Agriculture in India is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by digitization, precision farming, remote sensing, and AI-based data analytics. 

Agriculture in India is more than an economic activity — it is a way of life. 

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), located in South-West Delhi, is a pioneering agricultural extension centre established in 1995. 

India’s logistics sector is growing rapidly, driven by rising investments, digital transformation and strong policy initiatives. The unique growth potential of the sector is reflected in the surge in private equity investments and the significant increase in warehouse capacity rates.

At the core of the vision of a developed India by 2047 is inclusive growth that ensures that development reaches every citizen, every business, and every sector. This requires an efficient and scalable logistics network, from seamless supply chains to last-mile connectivity.

National Civil Services Day is observed every year on April 21.

C-DOT and Sterlite Technologies Limited successfully tested 'Quantum Key Distribution' (QKD) on Multi-Core Fiber (MCF) for the first time in India, which is an important achievement towards quantum communication network.

The TRIPS Agreement is the most comprehensive multilateral agreement on intellectual property rights (IPRs). 

The Human Development Report (HDR) is an annual publication by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), first launched in 1990.