Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 30 March 2026
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Government Revises PM e-DRIVE Scheme
Context The government has revised the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme to set new deadlines and unit caps for e-scooters and e-rickshaws. Revision of the Scheme The Ministry of Heavy Industries has extended subsidies for electric two-wheelers till 31 July 2026, and for electric rickshaw and electric carts till 31 March 2028. The maximum ex-factory price to avail an incentive is capped at ₹1.5 lakh for electric two-wheelers and ₹2.5 lakh for elec
Building Resilient Supply Chains for India’s Economic Security
Context Recent geopolitical disruptions, particularly in West Asia, have highlighted India’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocks and the urgent need for long-term resilience. Why Supply Chain Resilience is Critical for India? Energy Dependence: India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and more than 50% of its natural gas requirements.
India’s Dependence on Urea Import
Context India’s dependence on urea imports raises concerns over fertilizer security, subsidy burden, and the need for domestic production and alternatives. About Since the Green Revolution, India has relied on urea to supply the nitrogen essential for higher crop yields. Urea accounts for 56% of all fertilisers consumed and nearly 80% of all nitrogenous fertilisers.
Reimagining India’s Military Strategy in the Era of Drone Warfare
Context The ongoing conflict in West Asia, has demonstrated the growing dominance of drones, missiles, and advanced technologies in modern warfare. Saturation Warfare and Changing Military Strategy Modern warfare is characterised by the growing use of low-cost, high-impact technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), loitering munitions, swarm drones, and long-range precision strike systems. Threat of Swarm Saturation: The deployment of hundreds of drones in a single coordinated attack