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1221. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), launched in 2015, is an extended component of Soil Health Management (SHM) under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). PKVY aims at supporting and promoting organic farming, in turn resulting in improvement of soil health.
- Funding pattern under the scheme is in the ratio of 60:40 by the Central and State Governments respectively. In case of North Eastern and Himalayan States, Central Assistance is provided in the ratio of 90:10 (Centre: State) and for Union Territories, the assistance is 100%.
- The Scheme targets to form 10,000 clusters of 20 ha each and bring nearly two lakh hectares of agricultural area under organic farming by 2017-18. The objective is to produce agricultural products free from chemicals and pesticides residues by adopting eco- friendly, low- cost technologies.
1222. PM Fasal Bima Yojana turns nine: Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims disbursed to 23.22 crore farmers
- The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a scheme providing comprehensive coverage for farmers against crop losses caused by unpredictable natural disasters, has disbursed Rs 1.75 lakh crore in claims to more than 23.22 crore farmers over the past nine years.
- The scheme witnessed a 25% growth in farmer enrolment in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, demonstrating its growing popularity.
- The Union Cabinet, recognizing PMFBY’s impact, approved its continuation along with the Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) till 2025-26, with a budget of Rs.69,515.71 crore. RWBCIS, introduced alongside PMFBY, is a weather index-based scheme that complements PMFBY’s crop insurance approach.
- The scheme witnessed a 25% growth in farmer enrolment in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, demonstrating its growing popularity.
1223. PM-KISAN: ₹6,000 Direct Aid for 12 Crore Farmers
- Prime Minister launched the ambitious Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme transferring the first instalment of Rs 2,000 each to over one crore farmers, as he slammed the opposition alleging they "remember farmers once in 10 years - just before elections".
- Initiating the electronic transfer of Rs 2,000 each, he said the first instalment of money under the scheme has been deposited in accounts of 1.01 crore farmers and those who have been left out will get it soon.
- In the interim Budget 2019-20, the central government had announced the PM-KISAN scheme under which Rs 6,000 per year will be given in three instalments to 12 crore small and marginal farmers holding cultivable land up to two hectares.
1224. India-Japan Chandrayaan-5 mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Moon collaboration for science and technology
- In a landmark move for international space cooperation, Prime Minister of India announced during his official visit to Tokyo that India and Japan will join forces for the Chandrayaan-5 mission to the Moon.
- The collaboration highlights the growing scientific, technological, and strategic partnership between the two Asian democracies, marking a significant step forward in peaceful space exploration.
- . The two leaders explored multiple avenues to enhance cooperation across sectors such as: Parliamentary and diplomatic exchanges to reinforce democratic collaboration Human resource development programs to nurture talent in science and technologyCultural and educational initiatives fostering long-term bilateral goodwill
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1225. Dedicated Freight Corridor registers 47% increase in train trips in 2024-2025
- On August 31, 2025. the Eastern and Western freight corridors have jointly recorded a 47 percent increase in freight train operations, with the number of train trips rising from 88,225 in 2023-24 to 1,30,116 in 2024-25,
- The two corridors have a total length of 2,843 km, out of which 2,741 km is operational at present, and the remaining 102 km from Vaitrana to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) on the western side is scheduled to be commissioned in December 2025.
- The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has attributed several initiatives taken by it for the consistent growth in freight operations, prominent among them are the commissioning of new freight terminals (Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals) and sidings along the route.
1226. Indian Railways Runs 4.5 Km-Long Rudrastra, Longest Freight Train In Asia
- On August 30, 2025, the Indian Railways achieved a new milestone in freight movement by successfully operating the country’s longest goods train, named ‘Rudrastra’.
- The 4.5-kilometre-long freight train will operate between the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Division and the Dhanbad Division for quicker and transportation of freight.
- The 354-wagon ‘Rudrastra’ is not only the longest freight train operated in India. Officials claimed that there are no records to show that something like this has ever been tried elsewhere in Asia. Each wagon was loaded with 72 tonnes of goods during the journey.
1227. First deluxe bus Service between Poonch And Srinagar
- The trial run of the first-ever J&K Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) deluxe bus service from Poonch to Srinagar via Mughal Road.
- The bus service from Poonch to the Kashmir Valley was in high demand from the locals, according to the officials, and it has now been started to enable the public to use the Mughal Road at reasonable prices.
- The fare from Poonch to Srinagar has been fixed at Rs 398. The timing of the bus shall be 8am from Poonch to Srinagar. The fleet of vehicles shall be increased as per demand, and increase in the passenger footfall.
- Mughal Road is an alternate route connecting the Jammu division with the Kashmir division, besides Jammu – Srinagar National Highway.
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1228. Bus to Teetwal near LoC to boost tourism
- For the first time J&K’s Road Transport Corporation has started a tourist bus to the border area of Teetwal close to the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district to boost border and religious tourism.
- The temple located in Teetwal on the banks of the Kishanganga River was built by Save Sharda Committee to revive the centuries-old pilgrimage to Shardapeeth temple in the Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
- J&K LG on April 14, 2023, in New Delhi and demanded a bus service from Srinagar to Teetwal and Kupwara to Teetwal to help tourists with the public modes of transport to Teetwal in the wake of the inauguration of Sharda Temple.
- The bus service will shuttle from Kupwara to Chitterkote at a fare of Rs. 140. The pilgrims have to take a taxi and bear heavy charges for visiting Sharda Temple and we welcome the decision of the LG Government for starting the bus service that will help the locals as well as tourists
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1229. India's first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser technology to cut dependence on Chinese import
- On August 31, 2025, It was reported that, India has successfully developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser technology after seven years of research, marking a potential breakthrough that could transform the country from an import-dependent nation to an export-dominating force in specialty fertilisers.
- The technology, backed by the Ministry of Mines and developed using Indian raw materials and Indian-designed plants, represents a true "Make in India" proposition that could significantly reduce the country's heavy dependence on Chinese specialty fertiliser imports.
- Barring 5 per cent of NPK formulations produced domestically, India is 95 per cent dependent on Chinese supplies for specialty fertilisers. This dependency has grown steadily since 2005, when European suppliers began sourcing from China to serve Indian markets,
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1230. PM flags off Jammu & Kashmir’s first electric train
- Indian PM flagged off the electric train from Srinagar to Sangaldan in the down direction and the other from Sangaldan to Srinagar in the up direction.
- It is the first electric train in Kashmir. The launch of this train will boost social and economic development in the valley.
- PM also flagged off the DEMU train between Sangaldan and the Baramulla station. This will provide a better transportation option for local farmers, traders, artisans, and students. Along with this, it will also promote tourism in the area, which will lead to more employment.
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