GI tag is an intellectual property classification granted under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. In India, it is issued by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Darjeeling Tea was the first Indian product to receive a GI tag (2004).

The Ministry of Tourism is the nodal agency for the formulation of national policies and programmes for the development and promotion of tourism in India. The current Cabinet Minister is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) and Mukhyamantri Awas Yojana (rural housing) are prime pillars of this mission, providing financial aid directly to build concrete (pucca) houses for rural homeless families.

DAY-NRLM was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in June 2011 (as Aajeevika) to organize rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and support them until they exit poverty. It receives co-funding from the World Bank.

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, received presidential assent on April 5, 2025. It mandates transparency, digital audits, and the inclusion of non-Muslims and women (at least two) in Central and State Waqf boards to improve governance.

By virtue of their office, the President of India serves as the 'Visitor' to all central universities, while the Governor of a state serves as the 'Chancellor' to state universities.

The Southern Air Command is one of the seven commands of the Indian Air Force. It is headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and is responsible for guarding India's southern airspace and maritime interests.

Diplomatic relations between India and Japan were established in 1952. The High-Speed Rail Project (Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train corridor) and Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) are prime collaborative projects.

Key bilateral exercises between India and Japan include Dharma Guardian (Army), Shinyuu Maitri (Air Force), and Jimex (Navy). Both nations also participate in the multilateral Malabar naval exercise.

A BIT is an agreement between two countries for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments by individuals and corporations of one country in the other's territory. India formulated its Model BIT in 2016 to balance investor protection with sovereign rights.

BRICS initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. On January 1, 2024, the grouping expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, forming an 11-member bloc.

A 'greenfield' project is one that is built from scratch on completely undeveloped land, with no legacy constraints. In contrast, 'brownfield' projects involve upgrading or expanding pre-existing facilities.

BPRL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BPCL, established in 2006 specifically to carry out exploration and production of oil and gas assets globally, holding interests in concessions across Brazil, Mozambique, Australia, and the North Sea.

Undersea cables carry nearly 99% of international data traffic. They transmit signals using fiber-optic technology, utilizing pulses of light sent through tiny glass fibers. They bypass standard satellite channels due to far lower latency.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It functions under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-Drive) scheme was launched by the Central Government to replace the FAME-II scheme, offering subsidies for EV buyers and supporting charging infrastructure.

Green methanol is a low-carbon synthetic fuel produced using green hydrogen (obtained via water electrolysis using renewable power) and captured carbon dioxide (carbon capture). It reduces carbon dioxide emissions by up to 95% compared to fossil fuels.

Peru is a country in western South America, famous for hosting Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan citadel. Capital: Lima; Currency: Sol; Language: Spanish. It is bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean.

While Suryavanshi is the youngest Indian debutant, the world record for the youngest male international cricketer is held by Pakistan’s Hasan Raza, who made his Test debut in 1996 at the age of 14 years and 227 days.

In Paralympic sports, 'F57' is a field classification for athletes with limb deficiencies or impaired muscle power who compete in a seated position. It is highly competitive in events like shot put, javelin, and discus throw.

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is the biennial international championship for women's Twenty20 International cricket. The first tournament was hosted in England in 2009, won by England. Australia has since won the editions in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, and 2026.

Ziro Valley in Lower Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh is home to the Apatani tribe. They are famous for their unique wet rice-cum-fish cultivation systems and traditional ecological conservation practices, making the valley a UNESCO World Heritage tentative list site.

Under Article 155 of the Constitution of India, the Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156) with a normal term of 5 years.

Pandavani is a traditional performing art form from Chhattisgarh representing the stories of the Pandavas from the Mahabharata. It has two main styles: Vedamati (seated narration) and Kapalika (standing narration, holding a tambura).

The Ministry of Cooperation is a newly formed ministry of the Government of India, created in July 2021 to strengthen the cooperative movement in the country. The current Union Cabinet Minister is Amit Shah.

The Ministry of Rural Development is a branch of the Government of India, entrusted with the task of accelerating socio-economic development of rural India. Key schemes include MGNREGA, PMGSY, and PMAY-G.