- The corridor will connect Palpur Kuno National Park (NP) and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in MP to the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, providing a continuous habitat for cheetah movement.

Main Point :-   (i) The wildlife corridor will enable cheetahs to move from Kuno NP in MP, through the Mukundara Hills Reserve in Rajasthan, and to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

      (ii) An action plan, released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), designates the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscape as an ideal habitat for cheetahs.

(iii) This corridor is expected to play a critical role in ensuring the long-term survival of the cheetah species in India, contributing significantly to the country's biodiversity.

Main Point :-   (i) The Stratospheric Airship Platform functions as a High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS), designed to operate at altitudes between 17 km and 22 km above the Earth for extended durations. It uses Helium for lift and is powered by solar energy, with onboard batteries enabling continuous operation during night-time.

      (ii) Unlike conventional satellites or aircraft, the platform can remain stationary over a designated area for days or even weeks, providing persistent surveillance and communication support. Its ability to carry imaging sensors, radar systems, or telecommunication payloads makes it highly effective for border monitoring, disaster response, and wide-area intelligence operations.

(iii) The platform bridges a critical gap between drones and satellites, combining the extended reach of space-based systems with the advantages of faster deployment, reduced operational costs, and enhanced flexibility.The platform bridges a critical gap between drones and satellites, combining the extended reach of space-based systems with the advantages of faster deployment, reduced operational costs, and enhanced flexibility.

      - It integrates satellite data from Google Earth Engine, AI algorithms, and ground feedback into a unified platform.

Main Point :-   (i) The system can identify activities such as crop sowing, construction, and land-use changes.

      (ii) Upon detection, immediate alerts are sent to the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), who then directs beat guards for on-site verification.

(iii) The system was conceptualized and coded by Akshay Rathore, DFO of Guna, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee (Uttarakhand), and supported by Aseem Shrivastava, the Head of Forest Force (HoFF), Indian Forest Service (IFS), and S. Annigeri, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (APCCF-IT) in MP.

      - The park will feature various modern facilities including a 20 Mega Liters per Day (MLD) Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, and plug-and-play Built-To-Suit (BTS) units. These facilities will help establish the park as a sustainable and energy-efficient textile hub.

Main Point :-   (i) In addition to industrial facilities, residential complexes will be built for the workers, ensuring that the workforce has comprehensive infrastructure within the project’s vicinity. The construction is expected to be completed within 14 months.

      (ii) The PM MITRA Park Project is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), which was announced by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget for Financial Year 2021-22. The Government of India (GoI) has allocated Rs 4,445 crore for the implementation of the scheme over seven years (FY22-FY28).

(iii) As part of the PM MITRA initiative, the Government of India has announced the establishment of seven sites across the country for setting up textile parks. These locations include Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow), and Maharashtra (Amravati).

Main Point :-   (i) The mission aims to boost farmers' income by ensuring fair pricing of agricultural produce, securing nutritional and food security, and offering sustainable livelihood opportunities.

      (ii) It emphasizes climate-resilient agriculture, encourages sustainable farming practices, and seeks to preserve biodiversity and traditional agricultural knowledge.

(iii) Madhya Pradesh's agricultural productivity rose significantly from 1,195 kg/hectare in 2002-03 to 2,393 kg/hectare in 2024, marking a 200% increase.

      - Additionally, to make these systems more accessible and inclusive, PACS now operate in 13 regional languages. Further strengthening the sector, a merger of dairy, fishery, and credit cooperatives has been undertaken to form Multipurpose PACS (MPACS), which are expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and expand the services provided to rural communities.

Main Point :-   (i) A strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during the event between the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) (based in Gujarat) and the Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF). This MoU aims to expand the role of cooperative dairy societies in improving milk production across MP.

      (ii) Madhya Pradesh currently produces around 5.5 crore liters of milk daily, contributing about 9% of India’s total milk output, but less than 1% of this is processed through cooperative dairies.

      - Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran is situated within the North Sagar Forest Division, encompassing forested regions in Banda Tehsil and Shahgarh of the Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh (MP). It has been strategically planned to serve as a protected wildlife corridor between the Panna Tiger Reserve in the Bundelkhand region and the Madhav Tiger Reserve in the Gwalior-Chambal region.

Main Point :-   (i) This corridor is expected to play a crucial role in developing the longest and largest tiger corridor in North-Central India, facilitating the safe movement of various species including tigers, cheetahs, leopards, wolves, gharials, and vultures. It further enhances landscape-level connectivity between Madhav Tiger Reserve and Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, via the Kuno National Park in Sheopur, MP — known for housing African cheetahs.

      (ii) Madhya Pradesh is already home to several significant wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves such as Pench, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Satpura, and Panna, reinforcing its status as a major biodiversity hotspot in India. The declaration of this new sanctuary adds to the conservation efforts aimed at preserving both flora and fauna.

(iii) As a national comparison, Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is among the largest and most famous tiger reserves in the country. Interestingly, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the highest number of Wildlife Sanctuaries (WLS) in India, with a total of 97 sanctuaries among all states and Union Territories.

Main Point :-   (i) The Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several key road infrastructure projects in Varanasi, including a road bridge connecting the Varanasi Ring Road to Sarnath, flyovers at Bhikharipur and Manduadih crossings, and a highway underpass tunnel on National Highway 31 (NH-31) near Varanasi International Airport, with a combined worth of over ₹980 crore.

      (ii) The Prime Minister inaugurated two 400-kilovolt (kV) and one 220-kV transmission substations along with associated transmission lines in the Jaunpur, Chandauli, and Ghazipur districts of the Varanasi division, with a total value of over ₹1,045 crore.

(iii) He also laid the foundation stone for a 220-kV transmission substation at Chaukaghat in Varanasi, a 132-kV transmission substation in Ghazipur, and the augmentation of the electricity distribution system in Varanasi city, worth over ₹775 crore.

Main Point :-   (i) Around 20,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) have been mapped and trained to utilize the ANMOL 2.0 system for seamless data entry and health service delivery.

      (ii) Future plans include the integration of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and Anganwadi workers into the platform, enabling a comprehensive and collaborative approach to maternal and child healthcare services.

(iii) The Government of MP has set specific targets to reduce the MMR to below 100 and the IMR to below 20 by the year 2030, aligning with national health objectives.

      - Ram Sahay Panday transformed Rai dance from a local tradition into a globally acclaimed cultural heritage, delivering over 100 performances in 18 countries.

Main Point :-   (i) Ram Sahay Panday established the Bundelkhandi Lok Nritya Natya Kala Parishad, an organization committed to preserving the rich cultural heritage of the economically marginalized Bundelkhand region.

      (ii) He was appointed as a member of the Tribal Folk Art Council by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in recognition of his lifelong dedication to the art form.

(iii) He was honoured with the title of ‘Nritya Shiromani’ in 1980 and "Shikhar Samman" in 1984 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

      - Madhav Tiger Reserve is located in the Shivpuri district within the Gwalior-Chambal region. It spans 1,751 square kilometers (sq km), featuring a core area of 375 sq km and a buffer area of 1,276 sq km.

Main Point :-   (i) As of March 2025, Madhav TR is home to five tigers, including two cubs born recently. Two more tigers may be released into the TR.

      (ii) Under MP's tiger reintroduction project, three tigers, including two females, were introduced to Madhav National Park in 2023.

(iii) India hosts over 70% of the world’s wild tiger population, with approximately 3,682 tigers.

Main Point :-   (i) PM Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone for the 'Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute' in Garha village, Chhatarpur district, MP, and inaugurated the 'Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025' in Bhopal, MP.

      (ii) In Bihar, PM Narendra Modi recently launched the '19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme', providing financial support to farmers nationwide.

(iii) While in Assam, PM Narendra Modi recently attended the 'Jhumoir Binandini (Mega Jhumoir) 2025' and inaugurated the 'Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit 2025' in Guwahati, Assam.

Main Point :-   (i) The solar project is part of a 500 MW agreement with Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL) under the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme for 25 years.

      (ii) SECI also plans a Rs 2,500 crore investment for Renewable Energy (RE) development in MP.

Main Point :-   (i) Datia Airport spans approximately 118 acres, featuring a 1810-meter-long and 30-meter-wide runway, a 768 square meter terminal building with a capacity of 100 passengers per hour, and an apron designed to accommodate two ATR-72 (Avions de Transport Régional / Aerei da Trasporto Regionale) aircraft.

      (ii) The airport features modern infrastructure, including X-ray machines, Explosive Trace Detection (ETD), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems, Door Frame Metal Detector (DFMD), Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD), walkie-talkies, Radiotelephony (RT) sets, and a baggage handling system, ensuring passenger convenience and security.

(iii) It offers various passenger facilities, such as Televisions (TVs), a Flight Information Display System (FIDS), a Public Address (PA) system, a reserved lounge, and Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Additionally, it houses an Emergency Response Centre (ERC) equipped with a fire truck and an ambulance for emergency situations.

Main Point :-   (i) The marathon featured captivating performances of classical dance forms, including Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, and Odissi.

      (ii) This monumental achievement was registered in the name of MP, with the Guinness World Records team declaring it a world record and presenting the certificate to CM, Mohan Yadav.

(iii) The 51st Khajuraho Dance Festival, held from February 20 to 26, 2025, celebrates and promotes Indian classical dance forms, attracting artists and audiences from around the world.

      - The Madhya Pradesh GCC Policy 2025 aims to transform tier-2 cities like Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior into global operations centers, offering a competitive edge to businesses looking to expand in India.

Main Point :-   (i) The policy focuses on sectors like IT, Finance, Engineering, HR, and Emerging Technologies (ET), with special emphasis on AI and Cybersecurity, while offering incentives for CapEx, payroll subsidies, upskilling programs, and R&D.

      (ii) The policy aims to attract over 50 GCCs, generating more than 37,000 direct jobs in sectors such as IT, ITES, advanced analytics, R&D, and digital transformation.

(iii) Madhya Pradesh's IT exports have tripled in the last three years, with an annual growth rate of 43%. Additionally, MP ranked 4th in the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) 2023 rankings released by the DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I).

      - In 2011, the Government of India (GOI) had given its in-principle approval for establishing a white tiger breeding centre in MP as part of conservation efforts.

Main Point :-   (i) The first white tiger was spotted in the Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh (MP) in 1915 but sadly died in 1920. In 1951, Maharaja Martand Singh, the former ruler of Rewa, discovered a white tiger in the Govindgarh jungle and named it 'Mohan.' This discovery led to the initiation of conservation efforts, which resulted in the protection and breeding of white tigers in the area.

      (ii) The white tiger is not a separate subspecies but a color variant of the Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), Siberian tiger (Panthera tigris altaica), or a hybrid of the two. It is characterized by white fur, dark brown or black stripes, and blue eyes, with the white coloration resulting from a genetic mutation known as 'leucism.'

(iii) As per the 2022 tiger census, Madhya Pradesh (MP) has the highest number of tigers, followed by Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra. Additionally, MP is home to the world’s first white tiger safari, established in 2016 at Mukundpur in Satna district.

      - The project is jointly funded by MeitY and the Government of Madhya Pradesh for a period of five years. It is supported by the MP government, ICAR-IISR Indore (MP), ICAR-CIAE Bhopal (MP), and C-DAC Pune (Maharashtra).

Main Point :-   (i) The event was attended by K.K. Singh (Joint Secretary, MeitY), Sanjay Dubey (Additional Chief Secretary, MP), Dr. C.R. Mehta (Director, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal), Magesh Ethirajan (Director General, C-DAC), and Dr. Kunwar Harendra Singh (Director, ICAR-IISR, Indore).

      (ii) AgriHub is a collaborative platform, jointly funded by MeitY and the MP government for 5 years, led by Professors Aruna Tiwari and Pavan Kankar from IIT-I. It aims to develop innovative solutions for Indian agriculture, focusing on resource optimization, drought-resistant crops, precision farming, and AI-driven disease diagnosis, using big data analytics and genome research to support data-driven agriculture.

(iii) The project aims to fast-track the varietal development program by providing an integrated platform for genome sequencing and big data analysis. This will assist in developing new crop varieties capable of withstanding adverse climatic conditions and boosting crop production.

      - The accreditation is valid for 6 years and aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of urban wetlands, ensuring ecological and socio-economic benefits for local populations.

Main Point :-   (i) In December 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GoI), nominated three Indian cities: Indore, Udaipur, and Bhopal (MP), for Wetland City Accreditation.

      (ii) The Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) is a voluntary system established by the Ramsar Convention in 2015 to recognize cities that have taken significant actions to protect and sustainably manage their urban wetlands. To earn this accreditation, cities must meet six international criteria, including measures to protect wetland ecosystems and promote their sustainable use.

(iii) China leads the global list with 22 accredited cities, followed by France with 9 cities.

      - Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the world’s largest 3D Rangoli depicting Swami Vivekananda at Shaurya Smarak in Bhopal, MP. The 18,000 sq. ft. artwork was created with eco-friendly natural colors by renowned rangoli artist Shikha Sharma Joshi and her team from Indore, MP.

Main Point :-   (i) The mission’s primary target is to achieve a 100% pass rate for students in Class 10th and 12th board exams by 2030.

      (ii) The mission aims to ensure that every youth earns at least the minimum wage of a skilled worker, completes education up to Class 12th, and actively participates in social initiatives for societal betterment.

Main Point :-   (i) Under this scheme, candidates will receive full pre-recruitment training, including physical fitness, coaching for written exams (covering general knowledge, mathematics, and English), and personality development.

      (ii) A key part of the PARTH Yojana is the MPYP (Madhya Pradesh Youth Platform) Portal. This digital platform aims to connect all young people in the state for skill development, career guidance, and job opportunities.

(iii) The MPYP Portal, along with the Yuva Prerak Abhiyan, provides a comprehensive approach to youth development, ensuring that everyone has access to the resources and support needed to achieve their full potential.

Main Point :-   (i) Akash Tripathi, a 1998-batch IAS officer of the MP cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Power (MoP).

      (ii) Kamal Kishore Soan, a 1998-batch IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, has been appointed as the Additional Secretary & Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) under the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS).

Main Point :-   (i) The MRF incorporates a comprehensive waste management system to segregate and process all wet and dry waste generated by both the airport and aircraft on-site.

      (ii) The facility can process approximately 750 kilograms of waste daily from airport operations and flights.

(iii) Alongside the MRF, a new air traffic control tower, constructed at a cost of Rs 55 crore, was also inaugurated.

Main Point :-   (i) PM Modi laid the foundation stone for 1,153 Atal Gram Sushasan (good governance) buildings.

      (ii) To honor the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, PM Modi released a commemorative coin and stamp worth Rs 100.

      - Gwalior is recognized by UNESCO as a City of Music.

Main Point :-   (i) Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, born in 1945 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), is a famous Indian tabla player.

      (ii) In 1996, he received the Sangeet Natak Academy Award, followed by the Padma Shri in 2019 in the field of Art-Music-Tabla, and has also been honored with the American Academy of Artists Award and nominated for the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.

(iii) The Rashtriya Tansen Samman, established in 1980 by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, is the highest national award in Indian classical music, presented at the Tansen Sangeet Samaroh in Gwalior, along with a cash prize of Rs. 5 lakh.

Main Point :-   (i) The Gwalior Geoscience Museum features two galleries that explore Earth's secrets and the history of life's evolution.

      (ii) Gallery I: Planet Earth: Its Uniqueness in Diversity showcases volcanoes, meteorites, magnetic fields, and rare specimens like rocks, gemstones, fossils, and dinosaur eggs.

(iii) Gallery II: Evolution of Life on Earth presents the journey of life from its origin to humans, with fossils, ancient ecosystems, evolution, and mass extinction exhibits.

      - Key Performances: Suryakumar Yadav scored 48 off 35 balls, Ajinkya Rahane contributed 37 off 30 balls, and Suryansh Shedge played a crucial role with his quickfire innings.

Main Point :-   (i) Mumbai chased down the target of 175 runs with 5 wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare.

      - Kerala, Rajasthan, and Goa boost tourism and foreign exchange earnings. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh lead in infrastructure development. Rajasthan and Gujarat focus on renewable energy. Northeastern states improve connectivity, enhancing trade and tourism.

Main Point :-   (i) 25 states recorded over 7% GSDP growth in FY22 and FY23.

      (ii) 17 states achieved over 9% growth, including Gujarat and Kerala.

(iii) PHDCCI proposes a nine-pronged strategy for sustained growth.

Main Points:-   As the ambassador for MP Tourism, he will showcase the region's famous attractions, such as the historic Khajuraho temples, the majestic forts of Gwalior, and the vibrant wildlife of Kanha and Bandhavgarh, while encouraging adventurers to discover its cultural heritage and natural beauty.

Main Points:-   (i) The committee will discuss and formulate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states.

      (ii) The primary focus will be on conserving these felines, creating appropriate habitats, and supporting the future relocation of cheetahs from MP's Kuno National Park (KNP) and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS).

      - It displays the slogan "Sickle Cell Eradication - 2047", aligning with the mission's goal to eliminate this hereditary disease by the centenary year of India's independence.

Main Points:-   (i) Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder that affects hemoglobin in red blood cells. The mutation produces abnormal hemoglobin known as hemoglobin S, causing red blood cells to become stiff and sticky, which can lead to various health complications.

      (ii) Launched in 2023 by Prime Minister (PM) of India Narendra Modi in MP, the Sickle Cell Eradication Mission aims to tackle the widespread prevalence of sickle cell disease in tribal areas.

(iii) It is part of the National Health Mission (NHM), aims to eliminate sickle cell genetic transmission by the year 2047. It is supported by the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission (NSCAEM).