Aadi is a farmer carbon programme launched by Grow Indigo in 2019 with technical guidance from ICAR. It focuses on regenerative agriculture and generation of agricultural/soil-carbon credits. Farmers adopted practices such as: Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) Reduced tillage Crop-residue management. These practices help in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions and increasing soil carbon. The programme links environmental…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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30 September 2026
Swell Wave
Swell waves are long-wavelength ocean waves that have formed on the surface of the oceans and propagating away from their origins. These consist of a succession of surface gravity waves. Swell waves are also known as Kallakkadal waves (used by some of Keralam fishermen, literally Swell wave in Oral Tamil Language). Those waves group up…
29 September 2026
Modhera Sun Temple
Location: Modhera village, Mehsana district, Gujarat. River: Situated on the bank of the Pushpavati River. Deity: Dedicated to Surya (Sun God). Builder/Period: Built after 1026–27 CE, during the reign of King Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. Present status: No worship is offered today. Protection: Protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).…
Dakhla Oasis
Location: Dakhla Oasis is a desert oasis located west of the Nile River, between Cairo and Luxor in Egypt. Western Desert: It is part of the Western Desert, which covers two-thirds of the land area of the country. Area: It covers an area of about 2,000 sq. km and is known for its rich history…
28 September 2026
Incendiamoeba cascadensis
New species: Incendiamoeba cascadensis is a new species of amoeba. Discovery: Found in the geothermal streams of Lassen Volcanic National Park, California, USA. Name: Means “fire amoeba from the Cascade mountain range.” Heat tolerance: Can reproduce at 145°F (63°C). Can remain mobile at around 147°F (64°C). Can recover after brief exposure to about 158°F (70°C),…
OneSCD
OneSCD: A global partnership to advance equity and transform Sickle Cell Care. Nature: Multilateral coordination mechanism. Purpose: Strengthen and support existing country-led Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) programmes. Scale proven approaches to care. Improve access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuing care. Hosted by: Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Co-organised with: UNICEF WHO Africa…
26 September 2026
mBridge Project
mBridge: A multi-CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) platform designed to enable cross-border payments. Full form: Multiple CBDC Bridge. Developed by: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, along with the central banks of China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and the UAE. Technology: Uses Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Purpose: To make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and…
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Ministry: Ministry of Defence. Implemented by: DRDO. Objective: To promote self-reliance in defence technology and support indigenous development of defence technologies. Focus: Development of indigenous technologies and products by Indian industries, particularly MSMEs and start-ups. Technology: Supports development of technologies required by the Indian defence sector. Funding: Provides financial support for development of indigenous defence…
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome: A genetic disorder of connective tissue. Cause: Usually associated with mutations in the FBN1 gene, which codes for fibrillin-1. Inheritance: Generally autosomal dominant. Skeletal features: Tall stature, long limbs and fingers (arachnodactyly), and abnormal curvature of the spine. Eyes: Dislocation of the lens (ectopia lentis) may occur. Heart & blood vessels: Can affect…
25 September 2026
PBSHABD Platform
PBSHABD → Prasar Bharati – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination. Launched by: Prasar Bharati. Purpose: Provides news stories, audio and video content to media organisations for wider dissemination. Content: Includes audio-visual news content generated by Prasar Bharati. Significance: Helps media organisations access and use credible public-service news content. Prasar Bharati: India’s public service…
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