CURRENT AFFAIRS

This day marks the establishment of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India, which aims to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level, empower rural communities and make local governance effective.

On 19 April 2025, 50 years of the launch of India's first indigenous satellite 'Aryabhatta' were completed.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has released its Global Trade Outlook Report for 2025, which forecasts a 0.2% decline in global merchandise trade.

In recent years, the trade war between major economies like the US and China has caused instability in the global trade system. Due to globalization, this instability is likely to have an impact on the Indian economy as well.

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.