1 . GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes
Syllabus Mapping: GS-3: Agriculture & GI Tags
- APEDAfacilitated the first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Rewa Sundarja Mangois a premium indigenous mango variety native to the Govindgarh region of Rewa district which was awarded the (GI) Tag in 2023.
- Known for its exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, fibreless pulp and distinctive flavour.
- Popularly known as the “Pride of Vindhya”and has a cultivation history of over 140 years.
- APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority)functions under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- APEDA was established under the APEDA Act, 1985to promote exports of agricultural and processed food products.
- GI Tagis governed under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999, which came into force in 2003.
- GI Registryis located at Chennai and is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- A registered GI is valid for 10 yearsand is renewable indefinitely for successive periods of 10 years.
- Unlike a patent, a GI cannot be transferred, assigned or licensed independentlyof the geographical origin.
Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj
Syllabus Mapping: GS-1: Modern History & Social Reform
- Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj (1874–1922)was the ruler of the princely state of Kolhapur (present-day Maharashtra) during the British period.
- Popularly known as the “Father/Pioneer of Reservation in India”for introducing 50% reservation in government jobs in Kolhapur in 1902 for socially and educationally backward communities.
- Strongly opposed untouchabilityand promoted the education, dignity and socio-economic upliftment of Dalits and backward classes.
- Made primary education free and compulsoryin Kolhapur.
- Established hostels for students of all castes and communities, enabling access to education for disadvantaged groups.
- Worked for women’s empowermentby promoting women’s education, supporting widow remarriage, and taking measures against child marriage.
- Encouraged non-Brahmin representationin administration and public services.
- Honoured with the title “Rajarshi” (King among Sages)by the Kurmi Kshatriya Sabha, Kanpur, for his contribution to the upliftment of the downtrodden.
- Was a close supporter of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule’s Satyashodhak movementand later inspired the social justice movement led by B.R. Ambedkar.
Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda
Syllabus Mapping: GS-1: Medieval History & Culture
- Nadaprabhu Kempegowda I (c.1513–1569)was a 16th-century chieftain (Nadaprabhu) under the Vijayanagara Empire.
- Widely regarded as the Founder of Bengaluru (Bangalore); laid the foundation of the city in 1537.
- Belonged to the Vokkaliga communityof southern Karnataka.
- Ruled from Yelahankaand developed Bengaluru as a planned urban centre.
- Constructed four watch towersmarking the traditional boundaries of Bengaluru; these remain important historical landmarks.
- Developed an extensive network of lakes, tanks and irrigation systems(around 1,000 lakes as per traditional accounts) for drinking water and agriculture.
- Promoted planned markets (Pete system), roads, temples and public spaces, making Bengaluru a major commercial hub.
- Known for his emphasis on water conservation, sustainable urban planning and environmental management.
- The 108-foot bronze Statue of Prosperityof Kempegowda was unveiled near Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, in 2022.
- Kempegowda International Airportis located at Devanahalli, north of Bengaluru.
Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram
Syllabus Mapping: GS-2: Health, Nutrition & Child Welfare
- Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakramwas launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
- It integrates Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC)and Home-Based Care for Young Child (HBYC) to provide a continuum of care from birth to 36 months.
- Introduces, for the first time, a risk-stratified approachto identify and manage at-risk newborns and children.
- At-risk newbornswill receive up to 9 home visits during the first 42 days of life.
- At-risk childrenwill receive up to 8 home visits up to 36 months of age.
- Home visits will be conducted jointly by ASHAs, ANMs, Community Health Officers (CHOs)and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs).
- Introduces Well-Baby Sessionsat every Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Day (VHSND).
- Monthly Shishu Shivirswill be organised at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) for growth monitoring and early intervention.
- Covers maternal mental health screening, responsive caregiving, early childhood learning, nutrition counselling, and child-wise digital tracking.
- The programme will leverage ABHA IDsand digital health platforms for seamless beneficiary tracking.
Aarogya Setu 2.0
Syllabus Mapping: GS-2: Health & Digital Governance
- Union Health Minister will launch Aarogya Setu 2.0and other digital health initiatives on 29 June 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Developed under the aegis of the National Health Authority (NHA)and National Resource Centre for EHR Standards (NRCeS).
- Aarogya Setu 2.0 will function as a comprehensive Personal Health Record (PHR) applicationfor citizens.
- It will enable:
- Creation and management of ABHA
- Access and sharing of digital health records
- Consent-basedhealth information exchange
- AI-poweredhealth insights
- Smart health reports
- National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX): A digital public infrastructure developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
- Serves as a unified gatewayto streamline and standardize health insurance claims.
- Enables hospitals, insurers and TPAsto communicate seamlessly on a single platform.
- Ayushman Sarathi: Will provide PM-JAY services through a WhatsApp chatbot.
- E-Sushruta Clinic: Will support digital clinic workflows and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
