‘Aabhar’ Online Store
Syllabus: GS3/Economy
In News
- Indian Railways is supporting the new ‘Aabhar’ online store‘Aabhar’ online store.
- Hosted by – Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
- Objective- It showcases gift items made by
- Indigenous tribes & handloom weavers
- One District One Product (ODOP)
- Geographical Indication (GI) product makers
- Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE)
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Significance –
- It is promoted with the ‘Vocal for Local’ campaign
- It is aimed at fostering social inclusion and supporting rural artisans, women-led enterprises, and traditional industries.
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Do you know? ● The ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) scheme was launched by the railways to promote local and indigenous products and provide additional income opportunities for marginalized communities. |
Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025
POLITY
Context
- The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025 by using VYAS –NAV, VYAS – BHARAT and VYAS- SUTRA app.
Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025
- Digital Architecture: The digital process is powered by three multilingual Android applications developed by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI):
- VyAS–NAV: For validation of fishing villages and harbours.
- VyAS–BHARAT: For household and infrastructure enumeration.
- VyAS–SUTRA: For real-time supervision and monitoring of data collection.
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
Syllabus: Miscellaneous
Context
- The Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak has been awarded to 1,466 personnel for the year 2025.
Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak
- Instituted by – Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Key Areas of Recognition – It recognises excellence in Special Operations, Investigation, Intelligence, and Forensic Science.
- It is conferred annually on October 31, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- The medal is conferred on members of the Police Forces, Security Organisations, Intelligence Wings/Branches, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Central Police Organisations (CPOs), and Forensic Science units at the Central, State, and Union Territory levels.
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