Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 14 April 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
EAM Addressed the 9th Indian Ocean Conference
Context The External Affairs Minister addressed the 9th Indian Ocean Conference, which was centered on the theme “Collective Stewardship for Indian Ocean Governance.” EAM Highlighted Five Key Priorities for Indian Ocean Nations: Need for Stability: The Indian Ocean is not merely a geographic space but a living ecosystem that sustains economies, livelihoods, connectivity, resources and shared cultural heritage. He warned that any disruption to this interconnected system has far-reaching consequen
Rising Vulnerability of India’s Middle Class
Context India has reduced income-based poverty, but widespread economic vulnerability and limited upward mobility persist, shifting the policy focus from poverty alleviation to income security and mobility. Changing Approach to Welfare Measurement Traditional poverty measures classify individuals as poor or non-poor based on a fixed income threshold. The World Bank has proposed measuring welfare by assessing the distance from a reasonable standard of living.
Subhas Chandra Bose: The Paradox of a Revolutionary’s Theory and Praxis
In News Recently, it has been highlighted that Subhas Chandra Bose moved from idealism to a practical, balanced approach combining moral vision with effective action. Subhas Chandra Bose Early life: He was a major Indian nationalist leader in the freedom struggle against British rule. He was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha, and was an academically brilliant student who studied in Calcutta, later going to England to prepare for the Indian Civil Services (ICS).
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
Context The Government of India has notified Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilize capital for startups. What is Startup India Fund of Funds (FoF 2.0)? It is a government-backed fund designed to indirectly invest in startups through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).
Ambedkar Jayanti
Context On April 14, India commemorates Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Early Life: Baba Saheb Dr.