📰 PIB Notes for UPSC – 30 July 2026
Daily PIB Current Affairs | UPSC & SSC Exam Preparation
Today's PIB Notes for UPSC covers 11 key topics —
Jan Aushadhi Nutraceuticals, Vande Mataram Legal Protection Amendment Bill 2026,
PM-JANMAN Progress (PVTG Development), SC/ST Atrocities Cases NCRB Data,
OBC Scholarship Schemes, National Quantum Mission Progress, UPSC & SSC Reforms,
Atal Bhujal Yojana Impact, PMKSY Food Processing Progress,
Integrated Aquaparks Development, and INS Nipun (2nd Indigenous Diving Support Vessel).
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PIB Backgrounder – Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers
💊 Jan Aushadhi Nutraceuticals – Affordable Nutrition Products for Every Indian
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) extends offerings to nutraceuticals.
- Aim: Affordable nutritional supplements for all sections of Indian society.
- Nutraceutical Products in PMBJP Basket:
- Jan Aushadhi Protein Bar (35g, chocolate).
- Jan Aushadhi Immunity Bar (35g).
- 100% Whey Protein Powder.
- Jan Aushadhi Protein Powder (Vanilla, Kesar Pista).
- Jan Aushadhi Women Protein Boost (250g at ₹204.66).
- Diabetes Care Protein Powder.
- Renal Care Protein Powder (Low + High Protein variants).
- Jan Aushadhi Poshan Range:
- Malt Based Food (500g): ₹160.17.
- Malt Based Food with Cocoa (500g): ₹164.62.
- Malt Based Food with Cocoa Sachet (30g): ₹8.90.
- Enriched with essential vitamins and minerals.
- Multiple pack sizes for flexibility.
- Sold through Jan Aushadhi Kendras network.
- Vision: "Quality Healthcare and Nutrition for All".
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- PMBJP: Launched 2008 as Jan Aushadhi Scheme; renamed 2015.
- Currently: 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras operational.
- Under Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI).
- Under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
- Medicines available 50-80% cheaper than branded medicines.
- Jan Aushadhi Diwas: 7 March.
- Nutraceuticals: Products that are both nutritional and pharmaceutical; term coined by Dr. Stephen L. DeFelice (1989).
- India's nutraceutical market: ~$10 billion; growing at 20%+ CAGR.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. The PMBJP nutraceutical range "Jan Aushadhi Poshan" is a:
Jan Aushadhi Poshan is a malt-based nutritional food range enriched with essential vitamins and minerals. Available in regular malt (500g at ₹160.17), cocoa variant (500g at ₹164.62), and cocoa sachet (30g at ₹8.90). Sold through 20,149 Jan Aushadhi Kendras. PMBJP launched 2008; renamed 2015; under Department of Pharmaceuticals.
PIB Backgrounder – Ministry of Home Affairs
🇮🇳 Vande Mataram Legal Protection – Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Bill extends same legal protection to National Song Vande Mataram as currently available to National Anthem Jana Gana Mana.
- Amends Section 3 of Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
- Makes it an offence to intentionally prevent singing of National Song or disturb such assembly.
- Statement of Objects & Reasons:
- Recalls Constituent Assembly meeting of 24 January 1950.
- Then President Dr. Rajendra Prasad highlighted role of Vande Mataram in freedom struggle.
- Stated it should be honoured equally with Jana Gana Mana.
- Bill Provisions:
- Clause 2: Substitutes existing Section 3 to cover both National Anthem & National Song.
- Clause 1: Short title.
- Punishment: Up to 3 years imprisonment, fine, or both.
- Repeat offenders (under Section 3A): Minimum 1 year imprisonment.
- Vande Mataram History:
- Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
- First published in journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875.
- Included in novel Anandamath (1882).
- Set to music by Rabindranath Tagore; first sung at INC 1896 session in Calcutta.
- First used as political slogan on 7 August 1905 during Swadeshi movement.
- Adopted as National Song by Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950.
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971:
- Enacted on 23 December 1971.
- Extends to whole of India.
- Section 2: Deals with insults to National Flag and Constitution.
- Section 3: National Anthem protection.
- Section 3A (added by 2003 amendment): Enhanced minimum 1-year penalty for repeat offences.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana; adopted 24 January 1950; composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
- National Song: Vande Mataram; adopted 24 January 1950; composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
- India's National Flag: Adopted 22 July 1947.
- Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838-1894): Author of Anandamath, Krishnakanter Uil, Devi Chaudhurani.
- India's National Symbols: Flag (Tiranga), Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), Song (Vande Mataram), Emblem (Lion Capital of Ashoka), Animal (Bengal Tiger), Bird (Peacock), Flower (Lotus), Tree (Banyan), Fruit (Mango).
- National Flag Code came into effect on 26 January 2002.
- National Song at Swaraj: Adopted on same day as Anthem in Constituent Assembly.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. India's National Song "Vande Mataram" was composed by:
"Vande Mataram" was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. First published in journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875; included in his novel Anandamath (1882). Set to music by Rabindranath Tagore; first sung at INC 1896 session in Calcutta. Adopted as National Song by Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950. Note: Jana Gana Mana was composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
🌿 PM-JANMAN Progress – 4.85 Million PVTG Population Covered
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- PM-JANMAN = Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan.
- Launched by PM Modi on 15 November 2023.
- Response by MoS Tribal Affairs Shri Durgadas Uikey in Lok Sabha.
- Target Beneficiaries:
- 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) communities.
- Residing in 18 States + 1 UT.
- Covering 20,096 villages, 30,597 habitations.
- Total PVTG population: ~48.52 lakh (4.85 million).
- Total PVTG households: 12.36 lakh.
- 11 Interventions implemented by 9 Line Ministries.
- Key Progress (as of 30 June 2026):
- Houses sanctioned (PMAY-G): 4,82,554; Completed: 3,05,860.
- Roads sanctioned (PMGSY): 7,991.93 km; Completed: 2,948 km.
- Villages saturated with piped water: 8,799.
- Mobile Medical Units (MMUs): 831.
- Anganwadi Centres sanctioned: 2,498; Operational: 2,241.
- Electrified households: 1,35,209.
- Solar households: 7,447.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: 3,198 habitations.
- Multi-Purpose Centres (MPCs) sanctioned: 1,000.
- Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) sanctioned: 540; Business started: 491.
- Top States by PVTG Population:
- Madhya Pradesh: 13,85,266.
- Maharashtra: 6,74,918.
- Andhra Pradesh: 5,22,285.
- Jharkhand: 4,03,667.
- Habitation data collected via PM Gati Shakti mobile application.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- PM-JANMAN: Approved by Cabinet 22 November 2023; announced during Janjatiya Gaurav Divas.
- PVTG: Formerly called Primitive Tribal Groups; renamed in 2006.
- 75 PVTGs in 18 States + Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Criteria for PVTGs (Dhebar Commission 1961): Pre-agricultural technology, low literacy, stagnant/declining population, subsistence economy.
- Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: 15 November (birth anniversary of Birsa Munda).
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs created in October 1999.
- India has ~10.4 crore tribal population (Scheduled Tribes) — 8.6% of total population.
- Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs): For tribal entrepreneurship; ~4,000 VDVKs setup nationwide.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) was launched by PM Modi on:
PM-JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan) was launched by PM Modi on 15 November 2023 during Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Birsa Munda's birth anniversary). Targets 75 PVTGs in 18 States + 1 UT. Implements 11 interventions through 9 line ministries. As of 30 June 2026: covers 30,597 habitations with 48.52 lakh PVTG population.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
⚖️ SC/ST Atrocities Data (NCRB) – Convictions Double from 2020 to 2024
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment placed detailed statistics on crimes against SCs (2020-2024).
- Data compiled by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in "Crime in India" publication.
- Response by MoS Shri Ramdas Athawale in Rajya Sabha.
- Cases under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
- Cases Registered (5-Year Trend):
- 2020: 45,995.
- 2021: ~45,800-46,100.
- 2022: 52,866.
- 2023: 53,372 (highest).
- 2024: 48,669.
- Convictions Increased:
- 2020: 2,613 cases convicted.
- 2024: 5,192 cases convicted (nearly doubled).
- Persons Convicted (5-Year Trend):
- 2020: 4,855 persons.
- 2024: 10,839 persons (more than double).
- Persons Chargesheeted:
- 2023: 90,664 (5-year peak).
- 2024: 84,215.
- Pending Trials Rose:
- 2020: 1,77,379.
- 2024: 2,87,694 (highest).
- Data helps track category-wise incidents and inform SC safety policies.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989: Passed 11 September 1989; effective 30 January 1990.
- Amended in 2015 to include more offences; SC/ST Amendment Act 2018 restored automatic arrest.
- NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau; est. 1986; under MHA; HQ New Delhi.
- NCRB's "Crime in India" — annual report; data available up to 2024.
- Article 17 of Constitution: Abolition of untouchability.
- Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (formerly Untouchability Offences Act).
- SC population in India: ~16.6% (Census 2011); ~20+ crore.
- ST population: ~8.6% (Census 2011); ~10+ crore.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Data on crimes against Scheduled Castes under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, is compiled and published by:
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes data on crimes against SCs in its annual publication "Crime in India". NCRB est. 1986; under Ministry of Home Affairs. Cases against SCs registered in 2023: 53,372 (highest); Persons convicted in 2024: 10,839 (more than doubled from 2020).
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
🎓 OBC Educational Support – Multiple Scholarship & Coaching Schemes
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment continues educational support for OBCs.
- Through scholarships and free coaching schemes.
- Response by MoS Shri B.L. Verma in Lok Sabha.
- Key Schemes for OBC Students:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBCs & Others.
- Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBCs & Others.
- Top Class Education in Schools for OBCs & Others.
- Top Class Education in Colleges for OBCs & Others.
- Free Coaching Scheme for SCs, OBCs and PM CARES Children beneficiaries.
- Fund Delivery:
- Pre-Matric & Post-Matric: Released to States/UTs on Notional Allocation basis.
- Top Class Education & Free Coaching: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via Aadhaar.
- Free Coaching Scheme Details:
- Central Sector Scheme.
- For competitive examinations (govt jobs + higher education admissions).
- Implemented through Dr. Ambedkar Centres of Excellence (DACE) in 19 empanelled Central Universities.
- 100 coaching seats per university.
- State-wise Empanelled Universities:
- Maharashtra: Mahatma Gandhi Hindi Antarrashtriya Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha.
- Madhya Pradesh: Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Amarkantak), Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Sagar).
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): ~52% of India's population (Mandal Commission 1980).
- Mandal Commission: Set up 1979 under B.P. Mandal; recommended 27% reservation for OBCs.
- 27% OBC reservation in Central Govt jobs since 1993; extended to educational institutions from 2008.
- National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC): Made constitutional body by 102nd Amendment (2018); Article 338B.
- Article 15(4) & 16(4): Special provisions for SC/ST/OBCs.
- DBT: Direct Benefit Transfer; launched 1 January 2013.
- PM CARES for Children Scheme: For children who lost parents due to COVID-19.
- India's higher education GER: 30 (AISHE 2023-24).
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. The Free Coaching Scheme for OBC students is implemented through Dr. Ambedkar Centres of Excellence (DACE) in how many empanelled Central Universities?
The Free Coaching Scheme for OBCs, SCs and PM CARES Children beneficiaries is implemented through Dr. Ambedkar Centres of Excellence (DACE) in 19 empanelled Central Universities with 100 coaching seats per university. Assistance for Top Class and Free Coaching schemes is via DBT through Aadhaar-linked accounts.
Ministry of Science & Technology
⚛️ National Quantum Mission (NQM) – 4 T-Hubs Established
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- National Quantum Mission (NQM) established Human Resource Development as key mandate.
- Response by Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh in Rajya Sabha.
- 4 Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) established:
- Quantum Computing.
- Quantum Communication.
- Quantum Sensing & Metrology.
- Quantum Materials & Devices.
- 86 institutions identified across various Mission components.
- Includes:
- 14 Technical Groups.
- 17 Project Teams.
- 23 Undergraduate Teaching Laboratories.
- 17 Project Teams under Quantum Algorithms Technical Group.
- Fellowships Introduced:
- Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs).
- Senior Research Fellowships (SRFs).
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships.
- QC-Bridge Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Quantum Computing T-Hub).
- PARIMANA Fellowship Programme (Quantum Sensing & Metrology T-Hub).
- International Collaboration: Letter of Intent (LoI) signed with Japan.
- Key institutions include IITs, IISc, TIFR, ISRO, Universities, C-DAC, C-DoT, DRDO's SSPL.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- NQM: Approved by Union Cabinet on 19 April 2023.
- Outlay: ₹6,003.65 crore for 2023-24 to 2030-31 (8 years).
- Under Department of Science & Technology (DST).
- Quantum Technology: Uses principles of quantum mechanics.
- India = 7th country to launch a National Quantum Mission (after USA, China, EU, UK, Japan, Russia).
- Quantum Computing: Uses qubits (quantum bits); can perform certain calculations exponentially faster than classical computers.
- Applications: Cryptography, drug discovery, materials science, climate modelling.
- India's IIT Madras Quantum Center + IISc Bangalore Quantum Center among leading centres.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. India's National Quantum Mission has been established with how many Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs)?
India's National Quantum Mission (NQM) has established 4 Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs): (1) Quantum Computing, (2) Quantum Communication, (3) Quantum Sensing & Metrology, (4) Quantum Materials & Devices. Approved by Cabinet on 19 April 2023 with ₹6,003.65 crore outlay for 8 years (2023-24 to 2030-31). Under DST. India = 7th country to launch such a Mission.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
📋 UPSC & SSC Reforms – Recruitment Cycle Reduced
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) undertook reforms for UPSC and SSC.
- Response by MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh in Rajya Sabha.
- DoPT Reforms:
- Interview dispensed for Group C and Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts from 1 January 2016.
- Provisional appointment based on self-attestation.
- Six-month time limit for character and caste certificate verifications.
- National Rozgar Melas since October 2022 — several lakh appointment letters.
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Reforms:
- Recruitment cycles reduced from 15-18 months to 6-8 months.
- Computer-Based Examinations implemented.
- Secure 'e-Dossier' system for tamper-proof digital communication.
- Sliding Mechanism Framework for maximum vacancy utilization.
- Publishing tentative and final answer keys.
- Lowered challenge fee for objections.
- Marks and results released online.
- Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Reforms:
- Recruitment cycle reduced from 15 months to about 13 months.
- Modular Online Application Portal.
- AI-based verification of Civil Services Examination attempts.
- Face authentication to prevent impersonation.
- Provisional answer keys with representation mechanism.
- Dedicated candidate helpdesk.
- Expanded exam centres.
- Guaranteed choice of examination centre for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- UPSC: Union Public Service Commission; est. 1 October 1926 (as Public Service Commission); became UPSC under Article 315 of Constitution (1950).
- SSC: Staff Selection Commission; est. 1975 by DoPT.
- UPSC Chairman: Appointed by President.
- UPSC conducts: Civil Services, IES/ISS, CDS, NDA/NA, IFS Examinations.
- SSC conducts: CGL, CHSL, JE, Selection Post, MTS, GD, JHT examinations.
- DoPT: Under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
- Article 315-323: Constitutional provisions for Public Service Commissions.
- PM is Minister-in-charge of DoPT.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Following reforms, the recruitment cycle at Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has been reduced to approximately:
SSC recruitment cycles have been reduced from 15-18 months to 6-8 months. UPSC cycle reduced from 15 to 13 months. Reforms include Computer-Based Examinations, e-Dossier system, AI-based verification of CSE attempts (UPSC), face authentication. Interview dispensed for Group C and Group B (Non-Gazetted) posts from 1 Jan 2016.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
💧 Atal Bhujal Yojana Impact – 180 Blocks Show Groundwater Improvement
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Atal Bhujal Yojana: Community-led participatory groundwater management scheme.
- Response by MoS Jal Shakti Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary in Lok Sabha.
- Implementation Details:
- Pilot basis: 1 April 2020 to 15 October 2025.
- Coverage: 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats.
- In 229 blocks across 80 districts.
- 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh.
- Key Achievements:
- Out of 229 blocks, 180 blocks showed improvement in groundwater levels (2023-2025).
- 90,494 supply-side structures constructed/renovated.
- Approximately 9.7 lakh hectares brought under efficient water-use.
- 1.28+ lakh GP-level trainings conducted.
- Monitoring of 70,000+ wells.
- Mapping of 99,000+ water conservation structures.
- Impact Assessment by Quality Council of India (QCI):
- Enhanced community awareness on groundwater.
- Women's participation in leadership.
- Overall knowledge enhancement in water management.
- Aligned with Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari for whole-of-society approach.
- Piezometers and Digital Water Level Recorders installed in almost all GPs.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal): Launched 25 December 2019 by PM Modi on Sushasan Diwas (Vajpayee's birth anniversary).
- World Bank funding: 50% (₹3,000 crore); Central Govt: 50%; Total ₹6,000 crore.
- Duration: 5 years (2020-2025); extended to 2027.
- India = world's largest user of groundwater; ~25% of global groundwater extraction.
- Groundwater provides ~62% of irrigation and 85% of drinking water in rural areas.
- Central Ground Water Board (CGWB): Est. 1970; under Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- National Water Policy (revised 2012).
- Ministry of Jal Shakti: Created 2019 by merging Ministry of Water Resources + Drinking Water & Sanitation.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Atal Bhujal Yojana was implemented as a pilot project in how many states?
Atal Bhujal Yojana was implemented as pilot in 7 states: Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh. Covered 8,203 water-stressed Gram Panchayats in 229 blocks of 80 districts. Launched 25 December 2019 by PM Modi. World Bank funded 50% of ₹6,000 crore. 180 out of 229 blocks showed groundwater improvement.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
🏭 PMKSY Progress – 1,256 Projects Completed; 9.16 Lakh Jobs Generated
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- PMKSY = Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana.
- Central Sector Umbrella Scheme by Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
- Response by MoS Shri Ravneet Singh in Lok Sabha.
- Progress as of 30 June 2026:
- 1,735 projects approved.
- 1,256 projects completed.
- Processing/preservation capacity: 294.21 LMT/annum.
- Employment generated: 9.16 lakh.
- Benefiting ~37.76 lakh farmers.
- Aim of PMKSY:
- Modern food processing infrastructure.
- Value addition facilities.
- Enhanced processing & preservation.
- Employment generation.
- Better remuneration to farmers.
- Nature: Demand-driven scheme; applications via Expression of Interest (EoI).
- No state-wise allocation.
- FPOs Benefits under PMFME:
- 35% credit-linked subsidy up to ₹10 lakh (setup/upgrade).
- 35% grant up to ₹3 crore for Common Infrastructure.
- Branding & marketing support (50% grant).
- Special provisions for Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) — relaxed eligibility, lower equity contribution.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- PMKSY: Launched in 2016-17 (originally as SAMPADA); renamed PMKSY in August 2017.
- SAMPADA: Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters.
- 7 Component Schemes under PMKSY.
- MoFPI: Ministry of Food Processing Industries; created 1988.
- PMFME: PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises; launched 2020; central outlay ₹10,000 crore.
- Food processing sector contributes ~10% to India's GDP.
- India = 2nd largest producer of food in world.
- India's processed food exports: ~$50 billion (2024-25).
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Under PMKSY as of 30 June 2026, how many farmers have been benefited?
Under PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana), 37.76 lakh farmers have been benefited as of 30 June 2026. Also: 1,256 projects completed; 294.21 LMT/annum processing capacity; 9.16 lakh employment generated. PMKSY = Central Sector Umbrella Scheme by MoFPI; demand-driven; launched 2016-17. Also supports FPOs through PMFME.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
🐟 Integrated Aquaparks – 12 Approved at ₹713.80 Cr under PMMSY
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- Department of Fisheries implementing Integrated Aquaparks under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
- Response by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) in Rajya Sabha.
- 12 Integrated Aquaparks approved:
- Total cost: ₹713.80 crore.
- Andhra Pradesh Aquapark: Approved at ₹88.08 crore.
- Themes: Seafood Processing Park, Shrimp, Marine Finfish, Crab, Seaweed, Ornamental Fish.
- Cost-sharing Pattern:
- NE & Himalayan States: 90:10 (Centre:State).
- Other States: 60:40.
- UTs (with or without legislature): 100% Central.
- Fisheries Sector Enhancements under PMMSY:
- 34 production/processing clusters notified.
- 11 new Fishing Harbours; 11 existing modernized.
- 23 modern Fish Landing Centres approved.
- 284 deep-sea fishing vessels sanctioned.
- 121 value-added enterprise units supported.
- Under FIDF: 18 projects approved for private companies.
- Capacity Building:
- National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) = Nodal agency.
- 4,041 training programmes conducted.
- 1,75,261 fishers trained.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- PMMSY: Launched 10 September 2020; total cost ₹20,750 crore; 5-year duration.
- Aim: Blue Revolution in India's fisheries sector.
- India is 2nd largest fish producer globally (after China).
- India's fish production reached 197.97 lakh tonnes (2024-25).
- Fisheries exports: ₹73,890 crore (2025-26).
- NFDB: National Fisheries Development Board; est. 2006; HQ Hyderabad.
- FIDF: Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund; launched 2018-19.
- Fisheries contributes ~1.24% to India's GDP; ~7.28% to agri GDP.
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. Under PMMSY, how many Integrated Aquaparks have been approved by the Department of Fisheries?
Under PMMSY, 12 Integrated Aquaparks have been approved at a total cost of ₹713.80 crore. Andhra Pradesh's Aquapark alone is approved at ₹88.08 crore with themes on Shrimp, Marine Finfish, Crab, Seaweed, Ornamental Fish. PMMSY total cost ₹20,750 crore; launched 10 September 2020. India is 2nd largest fish producer globally.
Ministry of Defence
🚢 INS Nipun – 2nd Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Delivered to Navy
📝 Key Notes
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
❓ MCQ Practice
- 'Nipun': Second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) delivered to Indian Navy.
- Delivered on 30 July 2026 at Visakhapatnam.
- Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).
- Vessel Details:
- Name meaning: "One who is adept, capable, and well versed in a particular discipline" (Sanskrit).
- 75% indigenous content.
- Designed per Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) Classification Rules.
- Capabilities:
- Deep Sea Saturation Diving.
- Rescue operations at sea.
- Side diving stage for underwater operations.
- Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) — diver monitoring, salvage.
- Mother Ship for Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV).
- Personnel evacuation from submarines in emergency.
- Reinforces India's push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in indigenous shipbuilding.
- Bolsters Indian Navy's Deep Sea Dive Operations capability.
⭐ Prelims Extra Points
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL): Miniratna PSU under Ministry of Defence; located in Visakhapatnam; est. 1941.
- HSL is India's oldest shipyard.
- Chief of Naval Staff: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
- Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV): Rescue submarine used to save personnel from disabled submarines.
- India acquired 2 DSRV systems in 2018 (from UK's James Fisher).
- India is world's 3rd largest submarine operator (after USA, China).
- India's submarine fleet: Kilo-class, Scorpene-class (Kalvari-class), INS Arihant (nuclear).
- Other indigenous naval ships recently: INS Mahendragiri (Project 17A), INS Vikrant (indigenous aircraft carrier).
❓ MCQ Practice
Q. INS Nipun, the 2nd Indigenous Diving Support Vessel, was built by which shipbuilder?
INS Nipun was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam. Delivered to Indian Navy on 30 July 2026. HSL is a Miniratna PSU under MoD; India's oldest shipyard (est. 1941). Ship has 75% indigenous content. Can serve as Mother Ship for Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV). Capable of Deep Sea Saturation Diving.
PIB Notes for UPSC – 30 July 2026
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PIB Current Affairs 30 July 2026
Today's PIB Current Affairs covers Jan Aushadhi Nutraceuticals, Vande Mataram Legal Protection Amendment Bill 2026, PM-JANMAN progress, SC/ST Atrocities cases, OBC scholarship schemes, National Quantum Mission, UPSC and SSC reforms, Atal Bhujal Yojana, PMKSY, Integrated Aquaparks and INS Nipun.
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