Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 20 March 2026
3 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector
Context NITI Aayog released a report titled “Realising the Export Potential of India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector”, presenting a comprehensive assessment of India’s manufacturing capabilities, and global market opportunities. Global Market Opportunity in Sports Sector The global sports goods market, encompassing sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories, was valued at approximately $700 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross $1 trillion by 2036. Within this ecosystem, th
India’s Bioeconomy Moving Towards $300 billion Target By 2030
Context Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said India’s bioeconomy has witnessed a remarkable surge from around $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2025, underlining the country’s emergence as a fast-growing global biotechnology hub. What is BioEconomy?
India's Push For self-reliance in Drone Manufacturing
Context At the National Defence Industries Conclave (2026), Defence Minister of India has emphasised that India must develop a self-reliant drone manufacturing ecosystem to strengthen its defence preparedness. About An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers on board, but rather is controlled remotely or is autonomous. According to industry estimates, the global drone market is valued at o