National Sports Policy 2025 - Implementation Roadmap
Cabinet cleared Sports Policy 2025 with ₹45,000 crore allocation, targeting 1,000 districts for sports hub development.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND
Historical Evolution:
- 1st Policy (2001): Focus on basic infrastructure
- Draft Policy (2007): Emphasis on excellence centers
- Current Policy (2025): Comprehensive approach with PPP model
Policy Genesis:
- Triggered by poor Olympic performance (Tokyo 2020: 7 medals only)
- Inspired by China’s sports model (58 Olympic medals in Tokyo)
- Recommendation from Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education
TNPSC EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
Tamil Nadu Specific Impact:
- 15 districts selected for Tier-1 sports hubs
- Chennai to get ₹500 crore Olympic Training Center
- Revival of traditional Tamil games: Silambam, Kabbadi
- 50 new stadiums across TN under this policy
Key Beneficiaries in TN:
- Coimbatore: Hockey excellence center
- Madurai: Wrestling hub
- Salem: Athletics training facility
- Tiruchirappalli: Swimming complex
Ministry Details:
- Full Name: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Established: 1982 (separated from Education Ministry)
- Current Minister: Anurag Singh Thakur
- Headquarters: Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi
Previous Sports Policies:
- 2001 Sports Policy: First comprehensive policy
- Key Focus Areas: Mass participation, excellence, infrastructure
- Budget Evolution: 2001 (₹500 cr) → 2025 (₹45,000 cr)
Constitutional Framework:
- Article 51A(j): Fundamental duty to strive for excellence
- Entry 33 (State List): Sports and entertainment
- Entry 66 (Union List): Coordination in sports matters
Related Schemes:
- Khelo India (2018): ₹1,756 crore annually
- Target Olympic Podium (2014): Elite athlete support
- Sports Talent Search Portal: Digital identification
MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Acronym: SPORT-25
- Sports Policy 2025
- PPP Model (₹45,000 cr)
- October 2025 start
- Roadmap for 50 Olympic medals
- Target 1000 districts
Number Sequence: 45-1000-50-2028
- ₹45,000 cr budget
- 1000 district hubs
- 50 Olympic medals target
- 2028 LA Olympics focus
💰 ECONOMY
RBI Green Finance Taxonomy Compliance
RBI launched Green Finance Taxonomy effective April 2026; SEBI to align corporate reporting standards.
Global Context:
- EU Taxonomy (2020): World’s first green classification system
- China Green Bond Catalogue: Asian pioneer in green finance
- US SEC Climate Rules: Mandatory climate disclosures
Indian Journey:
- COP26 Commitment: Net zero by 2070
- Green Bonds Market: $2.3 billion in 2024
- Sustainable Finance: 20% of total lending by 2030
TNPSC EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
Tamil Nadu Green Finance Landscape:
- ₹15,000 crore green bonds issued by TN government
- Solar parks financing: Kamuthi (648 MW) – world’s largest
- Green housing projects: 2 lakh units under PMAY-G
- Industrial financing: Clean energy transition in textile sector
TN Banking Sector Impact:
- Indian Bank (Chennai HQ): ₹50,000 cr green lending target
- City Union Bank: Green MSME financing
- Regional Banks: Agricultural sustainability loans
RBI Comprehensive Details:
- Full Name: Reserve Bank of India
- Established: April 1, 1935
- Headquarters: Mumbai (Central Office)
- Current Governor: Shaktikanta Das (25th Governor)
- Deputy Governors: 4 (Currently: M.R. Rao, M.D. Patra, T. Rabi Sankar, Swaminathan J.)
RBI’s Green Finance Evolution:
- 2007: First mention of climate risk
- 2019: Discussion paper on climate change
- 2021: Survey on climate risk and sustainable finance
- 2024: Draft green finance taxonomy
Regulatory Framework:
- Banking Regulation Act 1949: Primary legislation
- RBI Act 1934: Central bank powers
- SARFAESI Act 2002: Asset reconstruction
- Basel III Norms: Capital adequacy requirements
Green Finance Instruments:
- Green Bonds: Environmental project financing
- Sustainability Bonds: Social and environmental projects
- Blue Bonds: Ocean conservation projects
- Transition Bonds: Carbon-intensive industry transformation
MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Acronym: GREEN-RBI
- Governor Shaktikanta Das
- Regulatory taxonomy 2026
- Established 1935
- Environmental lending 20%
- Net zero by 2070
Timeline Memory: 1935-2026-2030-2070
- RBI established 1935
- Green taxonomy 2026
- 20% green lending 2030
- Net zero target 2070
🚀 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
ISRO Mars Sample Return Mission - New Collaboration
Japan to provide robotic arm for soil collection in India’s ₹18,000 crore Mars Sample Return Mission launching 2030.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND
Global Mars Exploration Timeline:
- USSR (1960s): First Mars attempts
- NASA Viking (1976): First successful Mars landing
- NASA Perseverance (2021): Current sample collection
- China Tianwen-1 (2021): Orbital and landing mission
Mars Sample Return Complexity:
- Only 40% success rate for Mars missions globally
- Technical challenges: Entry, descent, landing, ascent, rendezvous
- Previous attempts: NASA-ESA joint mission (delayed to 2030s)
TNPSC EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
Tamil Nadu’s Role in Mars Mission:
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (Mahendragiri): Engine testing
- Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre: Critical components manufacturing
- Tamil Nadu aerospace cluster: 40+ companies contributing
- Anna University collaboration: Research and development
Economic Impact on TN:
- ₹2,000 crore investment in TN aerospace sector
- 5,000 new jobs in high-tech manufacturing
- Technology transfer: Benefits for local industries
- Skill development: 10,000 engineers to be trained
ISRO Comprehensive Profile:
- Full Name: Indian Space Research Organisation
- Established: August 15, 1969
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Current Chairman: S. Somanath (12th Chairman)
- Budget 2024-25: ₹13,042 crore
ISRO Centers in Tamil Nadu:
- LPSC Mahendragiri: Liquid propulsion systems
- SDSC Sriharikota: Satellite launch center (though in AP border)
- IIST Thiruvananthapuram: Education (nearby Kerala)
Mars Mission Technical Specifications:
- Launch Vehicle: GSLV Mk III (Bahubali)
- Mission Duration: 4 years (2030-2034)
- Components: Orbiter, Lander, Rover, Ascent Vehicle
- Sample Target: 500 grams Martian soil
ISRO’s Major Achievements:
- Chandrayaan-1 (2008): Confirmed water on Moon
- Mars Orbiter Mission (2014): Lowest cost Mars mission
- Chandrayaan-2 (2019): Lunar south pole attempt
- Chandrayaan-3 (2023): Successful lunar landing
International Collaborations:
- NASA: Data sharing agreements
- ESA: Joint missions and technology exchange
- JAXA (Japan): Robotic technology partnership
- CNES (France): Scientific instruments
MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Acronym: MARS-ISRO
- Mission cost ₹18,000 crore
- Ascent module for sample return
- Rover and lander components
- Soil collection 500 grams
- International partnership with Japan
- Somanath current chairman
- Return journey 2030-2034
- Orbiter mission support
Number Sequence: 18000-500-2030-2034
- ₹18,000 crore budget
- 500 grams soil sample
- 2030 launch year
- 2034 return completion
🌊 ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
River Restoration Phase-III - Expansion Plan
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE (Aug 21)
Pilot constructed wetlands launched in Ganga basin; 150 rivers covered under ₹32,000 crore restoration plan.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND
River Pollution Crisis in India:
- 351 polluted river stretches identified by CPCB
- 70% of surface water contaminated
- Industrial discharge: 40% of pollution
- Sewage treatment deficit: 35,000 MLD untreated
Global River Restoration Examples:
- Thames River (UK): 50-year restoration success
- Rhine River (Europe): International cooperation model
- Han River (South Korea): Urban river revival
TNPSC EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
Tamil Nadu River Restoration:
- Kaveri Action Plan: ₹3,000 crore allocation
- Cooum River Revival: ₹500 crore Chennai project
- Vaigai Restoration: Madurai smart city initiative
- 15 rivers under Phase-III coverage in TN
TN-Specific Interventions:
- Traditional tank restoration: 40,000 water bodies
- Temple tank revival: Cultural and ecological significance
- Coastal river management: Preventing saltwater intrusion
- Industrial pollution control: Textile and leather industries
District-wise Coverage:
- Coimbatore: Noyyal river restoration
- Tiruchirappalli: Kaveri bank development
- Salem: Thirumanimuthar rejuvenation
- Vellore: Palar river cleaning
Water Act Framework:
- Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974
- Established Central/State Pollution Control Boards
- Powers to prevent and control water pollution
- Penalties for violations
Tamil Nadu Water Bodies:
- Major Rivers: Kaveri, Vaigai, Tamiraparani, Palar
- River Length: Kaveri (416 km in TN)
- Reservoirs: 81 major reservoirs
- Tank Systems: 40,000+ traditional water harvesting structures
Constitutional Provisions:
- Entry 56 (Union List): Regulation of inter-state rivers
- Entry 17 (State List): Water supply, irrigation, canals
- Article 48A: Environmental protection directive
Key Institutions:
- Central Pollution Control Board: Established 1974
- Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: State regulatory body
- National Mission for Clean Ganga: ₹20,000 crore program
- Central Water Commission: Water resource management
Treatment Technologies:
- Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs): Biological treatment
- Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs): Industrial waste treatment
- Constructed Wetlands: Natural filtration systems
- Bioremediation: Microbial pollution treatment
MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Acronym: RIVER-150
- Restoration Phase-III
- Investment ₹32,000 crore
- Various treatment technologies
- Expansion to 25 states
- Recovery in 8 years
Water Act Memory: 1974-56-17
- Water Act 1974
- Entry 56 (Union List)
- Entry 17 (State List)
🌍 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
India-Maldives Strategic Cooperation Deepened
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE (Aug 21)
Joint military exercise “Dosti-2025” scheduled; Strategic Partnership 2025 signed with ₹5,000 crore climate resilience fund.
COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND
Maldives Strategic Importance:
- Sea Lanes of Communication: 25% of global trade passes through
- Geographic Location: Indian Ocean chokepoint
- China’s Interest: Belt and Road Initiative expansion
- Climate Vulnerability: First country to face submersion threat
Historical India-Maldives Relations:
- 1965: Maldives independence, India among first to recognize
- 1988: Operation Cactus – Indian military intervention
- 2018-2023: Pro-China government strain
- 2023: Return to India First Policy
TNPSC EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
Tamil Nadu-Maldives Connections:
- Cultural ties: Buddhist heritage links
- Fishing cooperation: TN fishermen traditional rights
- Tourism corridor: Chennai-Male direct flights
- Healthcare tourism: Maldivian patients in Chennai hospitals
Economic Partnerships:
- Infrastructure projects: ₹800 crore commitment
- Renewable energy: Solar power installations
- Connectivity: Submarine cable project
- Capacity building: Training programs in TN institutions
ENHANCED STATIC PORTION
Maldives Geographic Profile:
- Total Islands: 1,192 coral islands
- Inhabited Islands: 200 islands
- Atolls: 26 natural atolls
- Highest Point: 2.4 meters above sea level
- Capital: Male
- Population: 540,000 (approx.)
India-Maldives Defense Cooperation:
- Dosti Exercise: Annual naval exercise since 1991
- Coastal surveillance: Radar system installation
- Training programs: Maldivian officers in Indian academies
- Equipment supply: Aircraft, ships, and boats
Climate Change Challenges:
- Sea Level Rise: 1.5°C warming = 80% land loss
- Coral Bleaching: 60% reefs affected
- Freshwater Scarcity: Saltwater intrusion
- Economic Impact: Tourism industry at risk
Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Dynamics:
- SAGAR Vision: Security and Growth for All in Region
- Quad Partnership: India, US, Japan, Australia
- String of Pearls: Chinese presence in IOR
- Maritime Security: Piracy and trafficking concerns
Multilateral Frameworks:
- SAARC: Both founding members
- IORA: Indian Ocean Rim Association
- Commonwealth: Shared membership
- Climate alliances: Small Island Developing States
MEMORY TECHNIQUES
Acronym: MALDIVES-IND
- Maritime security cooperation
- Annual Dosti exercise
- Lowest altitude country (2.4m)
- Defense equipment supply
- Indian Ocean strategic location
- Vulnerable to climate change
- Economic partnership ₹5,000 cr
- SAGAR vision implementation
Island Numbers: 1192-200-26
- 1,192 total islands
- 200 inhabited islands
- 26 natural atolls
STATIC GK BOOSTERS
Governors/Chairpersons
- RBI Governor: Shaktikanta Das
- ISRO Chairman: S. Somanath
Establishment Years
- RBI: 1935
- ISRO: 1969
- Water Act: 1974
Constitutional Articles
- Article 48A: Environmental protection
- Article 51A(j): Excellence in endeavors
EXAM STRATEGY TIPS
For TNPSC Group I/II:
- Focus on Tamil Nadu specific angles
- Remember exact budget allocations
- Link current affairs with static GK
- Practice MCQs on each topic
For TNPSC Group IV:
- Basic facts and figures
- Establishment dates and years
- Key personalities and their positions
- Important schemes and programs
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