E-PRAAPTI Portal (EPFO) Context: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI, a dedicated digital platform to facilitate identification, tracking, unique account number (UAN) linking, and activation of old EPF accounts. E-PRAAPTI: EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts Key Features Aadhaar-based authentication for secure access Enables retrieval of old EPF accounts without UAN Facilitates profile updation, UAN linking, and activation Reduces manual processes and paperwork Benefits Minimises documentation and manual intervention Enhances transparency, efficiency, and accessibility Simplifies EPF account management for members Ganga Expressway Context: Prime Minister inaugurated the newly built (greenfield) Ganga Expressway in Hardoi It is the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh, stretching about 594 km with 6 lanes, expandable to 8 lanes The route passes through 12 districts, linking Meerut (west) to Prayagraj (east) Travel time between the two cities is expected to reduce by nearly 6 hours Features a 3.5 km emergency airstrip at Shahjahanpur for use by the Indian Air Force To boost economic activity, the state plans to develop 12 industrial clusters and logistics hubs along the corridor, supporting manufacturing and e-commerce growth Sikkim & Organic Farming Context: During the celebration of 50 years of statehood of Sikkim, Prime Minister highlighted that the State is setting an example for India’s organic food mission. About Organic Farming A sustainable farming approach that avoids synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, and GMOs Depends on natural practices like crop rotation, use of crop residues, animal manure, and organic waste Benefits Reduces input costs for farmers Enhances soil fertility and biodiversity Produces safe, chemical-free food Minimises water and environmental pollution Sikkim’s Organic Farming Model Launched the Sikkim Organic Mission in 2010 Became the world’s first fully organic state in 2016 Received the Future Policy Gold Award (2018) from the Food and Agriculture Organization for…
