Current Affairs - National

The Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) was formed on June 6, 2007, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The WCCB is headquartered in New Delhi and plays a crucial role in combating organized wildlife crime in India. It became fully operational in 2008 and focuses on various functions such as data collection, advisory roles, and international cooperation to curb wildlife offences and prevent illegal trade.

The Government has approved the setting up of 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with world-class infrastructure. These parks are intended to enhance the textile sector's infrastructure, aiming to generate significant direct and indirect employment. Each park is expected to provide 1 lakh direct and 2 lakh indirect employment opportunities. The initiative includes substantial investments and the establishment of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for the implementation of these projects, particularly in Tamil Nadu, to boost exports and generate employment in the textile sector.

India’s first integrated agricultural export facility is being developed at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai. This initiative, valued at Rs. 284.19 crore, aims to streamline logistics, reduce multiple handling, and extend the shelf life of agricultural products, thereby enhancing India's export capacity. The facility will support prominent export items such as non-basmati rice, maize, spices, onion, and wheat. It will also include cold storage and frozen storage facilities, ultimately empowering farmers and small exporters, creating employment opportunities, and stimulating rural development.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established on July 27, 1939, originally named the Crown Representatives Police. The force was created to maintain internal security during political turmoil in the princely states of India. It was later renamed CRPF on December 28, 1949, and has since evolved into a central paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs, playing a significant role in law and order, counter-insurgency, VIP protection, and disaster management.

India's installed nuclear power capacity is projected to increase from 8,180 MW to 22,480 MW by 2031-32. This growth is part of a broader strategy to enhance the country's nuclear power infrastructure to support its long-term energy needs and environmental goals. The expansion includes the construction and development of new reactors, with the ultimate aim of achieving a national nuclear capacity of 100,000 MW by 2047 to meet its net-zero emissions target by 2070.