Category: Prelims C A
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
Despite maternity benefits being a legal entitlement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) faces significant implementation challenges.
Agricultural Infrastructure Fund
The government has expanded the scope of the ₹1 lakh crore Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme to strengthen farm-related infrastructure in the country.
Reciprocal Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on India and other countries.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 07 March 2025
LCA Tejas, Platinum, Taj Trapezium Zone, Eutelsat, Deocha Pachami Coal Block
Parvatmala Pariyojana
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major ropeway projects in Uttarakhand under the Parvatmala Pariyojana, connecting Govindghat-Hemkund Sahib and Sonprayag-Kedarnath
Majuli Island
A survey conducted by Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, highlighted a rise in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island.
Open Market Operations
RBI announces over USD 21 Billion Liquidity Infusion to support growth through OMOs and Swap auction
Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
Union Cabinet approves revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme.
Cotton Crisis | Bollgard-3
The cotton industry in Northern India is grappling with significant difficulties caused by whiteflies and pink bollworms.

UPSC Prelims Facts – 06 March 2025
Anemonefish, Gum Arabic, Wallace Line, Line of Credit, Bose Metal
Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)
Scientists caution that, in a scenario of high carbon emissions, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (ACC) could decrease in speed by approximately 20 percent by the year 2050.
Capital Account Convertibility
Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, emphasized that India should not rush into full capital account convertibility at its current per capita income level.